No fatalities

23 Jul 2017: CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 NO SERIES — Skyline Flight — Edgartown, MA

Edgartown, MA, United States

On 23 Jul 2017, a CIRRUS DESIGN CORP SR22 NO SERIES operated by Skyline Flight was involved in an aviation accident near Edgartown, MA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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During the takeoff roll, multiple geese were struck by the propeller and windshield, causing the airplane to yaw to the right into tall grass, spin 180 degrees, and sustain substantial damage. No mechanical failures were reported.

Accident Details

A pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, multiple geese flew across the runway. One goose struck the propeller, and another struck the windshield. Subsequently, the airplane yawed to the right, entering tall grass. The airplane spun 180 degrees before coming to rest. The landing gear was sheared off during the excursion.

Damage Assessment

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage and empennage. The extent of damage to other components, such as the propeller and windshield, was not specified.

Pilot Report

The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. No further details regarding the aircraft type, registration, location, or time of the event were provided.

Contributing factors

Ability to respond/compensate