Event Overview
On 2 August 2004, at 11:05 UTC, a Piper PA-23-250 aircraft, registration OK-EKU, operated by Argus Geo Systém, s.r.o., experienced an incident while on final approach to runway 24 at Prague Kbely Airport (LKKB). The pilot, a 50-year-old holder of a valid commercial pilot license and first-class medical certificate, was adjusting the radio frequency and checking the cabin when a strike against the windshield was perceived. A visual inspection revealed no immediate damage, and the aircraft continued behaving normally. The pilot proceeded with the approach and landed without further issues.
Damage Details
During a post-flight inspection, cracks were found on the left side of the cabin's acrylic windshield, covering an area of 320 x 140 mm. No other parts of the aircraft were damaged. No third-party damage occurred.
Pilot and Aircraft Information
The pilot was appropriately qualified and medically fit. The aircraft, a Piper PA-23-250 (serial number 27-7405402), held a valid airworthiness certificate. The airport was operational and had no influence on the event.
Meteorological and Other Factors
The weather was not investigated. No flight recorders were installed on the aircraft. No medical or pathological examinations were conducted. No fire occurred, and no search and rescue operations were necessary.
Probable Cause
Probable random collision with a bird.
Safety Recommendations
No safety recommendations were issued by the investigation body; any actions were left to the operator's discretion.