On 6 Nov 2015, a CESSNA 525 A operated by EXECUFLIGHT LLC. was involved in an aviation accident near Monroeville, AL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: An inadvertent collision with a bird during takeoff enroute climb, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that during a climb at 3,000 feet MSL, a bird struck the leading edge of the right wing, causing substantial damage. The pilot returned to the departure airport and landed safely.
Incident Overview
According to the pilot's report, while the aircraft was climbing through 3,000 feet mean sea level (MSL), a flock of birds was observed directly in front of the airplane. Approximately one second after noticing the birds, a single bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing.
Aftermath
Following the impact, the pilot returned to the departure airfield and landed without further incident. A post-accident examination of the wreckage revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
Mechanical Condition
The pilot stated that there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
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