Sunday, December 15, 2019

Birdstrike: Cessna 206 Stationair, N16HT; accident occurred November 09, 2018 near Emmett Municipal Airport (S78), Gem County, Idaho

Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Boise, Idaho

Aviation Accident Factual Report - National Transportation Safety Board: https://app.ntsb.gov/pdf


Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board: https://dms.ntsb.gov/pubdms


https://registry.faa.gov/N16HT 


Location: Boise, ID
Accident Number: GAA19CA054
Date & Time: 11/09/2018, 2335 MST
Registration: N16HT
Aircraft: Cessna 206
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Birdstrike
Injuries: 2 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General Aviation - Instructional 

The flight instructor reported that, during a training flight using night vision goggles, while in the traffic pattern during a turn, he observed a small flock of geese. Shortly after the observation, a thump was felt and heard by the flight crew. The flight crew reconfigured the rudder and flap setting and was able to land the airplane without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Pilot Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Commercial
Age: 39, Female
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s): Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Instrument Airplane
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 10/10/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 05/10/2018
Flight Time: (Estimated) 4400 hours (Total, all aircraft), 4.8 hours (Total, this make and model), 4220 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 7.5 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 5.6 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft) 

Flight Instructor Information

Certificate: Airline Transport; Flight Instructor
Age: 62, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Multi-engine Land; Single-engine Land
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s): Helicopter
Restraint Used:
Instrument Rating(s): Airplane; Helicopter
Second Pilot Present: Yes
Instructor Rating(s):  Airplane Multi-engine; Airplane Single-engine; Helicopter; Instrument Airplane; Instrument Helicopter
Toxicology Performed: No
Medical Certification: Class 2 With Waivers/Limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: 07/15/2018
Occupational Pilot: Yes
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: 07/15/2018
Flight Time:  (Estimated) 10845 hours (Total, all aircraft), 98 hours (Total, this make and model), 10623 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft), 37 hours (Last 90 days, all aircraft), 30 hours (Last 30 days, all aircraft), 4 hours (Last 24 hours, all aircraft)

Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information

Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N16HT
Model/Series: 206 Undesignated
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1964
Amateur Built: No
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 2060134
Landing Gear Type: Tricycle
Seats: 6
Date/Type of Last Inspection: 06/07/2018, Annual
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 3296 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 3317.89 Hours at time of accident
Engine Manufacturer: Continental
ELT: C126 installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: IO 520 SERIES
Registered Owner: Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
Rated Power: 285 hp
Operator: Aviation Specialties Unlimited Inc
Operating Certificate(s) Held: On-demand Air Taxi (135)

Meteorological Information and Flight Plan

Conditions at Accident Site: Visual Conditions
Condition of Light: Night
Observation Facility, Elevation: KEUL, 2429 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 12 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 0656 UTC
Direction from Accident Site: 201°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility:  10 Miles
Lowest Ceiling: Overcast / 7000 ft agl
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 5 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: None / None
Wind Direction: 230°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: N/A / N/A
Altimeter Setting: 30.16 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 3°C / -4°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Caldwell, ID (EUL)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: Company VFR
Destination: Boise, ID (S78)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 2330 MST
Type of Airspace: Class E

Airport Information

Airport: Emmett Muni (S78)
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 2354 ft
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 28
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 3307 ft / 55 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Traffic Pattern

Wreckage and Impact Information

Crew Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries: N/A
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 2 None
Latitude, Longitude: 43.840278, -116.529444 (est)

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