On September 6, 2018, a CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18 180 operated by National Park Service was involved in an aviation accident near Northway, AK. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 13 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A pilot reported that during straight and level flight, a large bird struck the right wing, causing degraded control. The pilot performed an off-airport landing; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
Incident Overview
A pilot reported that while flying in straight and level flight, a large bird struck the right wing of the airplane. Following the impact, the airplane's control became degraded. The pilot subsequently selected an off-airport landing site and landed without further incident.
Damage Assessment
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing as a result of the bird strike. No other damage was reported.
Pilot Report
The pilot stated that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The event was solely attributed to the bird strike.
What happened in the 6 Sept 2018 CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18 180 accident near Northway, AK?
A pilot reported that during straight and level flight, a large bird struck the right wing, causing degraded control. The pilot performed an off-airport landing; the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing.
Were there any fatalities in the 6 Sept 2018 CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18 180 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 6 Sept 2018 involved a CUB CRAFTERS INC CC18 180, operated by National Park Service, at Northway, AK.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight.
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