Bird Strike During Practice Landing Results in Wing Damage

Incident Overview and Context During a flight conducted for the purpose of practicing 180-degree, power-off landings, the pilot was executing a full-power climb-out. At an altitude of approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew directly in front of the aircraft, moving from north to south. ## Collision and Immediate Response The bird collided with the leading edge of the left wing while the aircraft was in flight. Following the impact, the pilot managed to land the airplane safely. The source notes that the landing was completed without further incident. ## Post-Accident Examination A subsequent examination of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the left wing as a result of the collision. The source does not provide specific details regarding the aircraft type, registration, operator, or the exact location of the event.