The National Transportation Safety Board did not travel to the scene of this accident.
Additional Participating Entity:
Federal Aviation Administration / Flight Standards District Office; Greensboro, North Carolina
Investigation Docket - National Transportation Safety Board:
N9382D LLC
Total Flight Solutions
Location: Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Accident Number: ERA22LA124
Date and Time: February 6, 2022, 14:45 Local
Registration: N9382D
Aircraft: Cessna 172RG
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Defining Event: Birdstrike
Injuries: 3 None
Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Personal
Analysis
The pilot reported that as he was turning on the left downwind leg, he observed 5 or 6 large birds about 200 ft ahead of him, which appeared to be moving mostly downward and to the left of his heading. He attempted to climb and turn right to avoid them, but impacted one of the birds with the airplane’s left wing, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable Cause and Findings
The National Transportation Safety Board determines the probable cause(s) of this accident to be:
An inflight collision with a bird, which resulted in substantial damage to the left wing.
Findings
Environmental issues Animal(s)/bird(s) - Effect on equipment
Aircraft (general) - Damaged/degraded
Factual Information
History of Flight
Approach-VFR pattern downwind Birdstrike (Defining event)
Pilot Information
Certificate: Private
Age: 48, Male
Airplane Rating(s): Single-engine land
Seat Occupied: Left
Other Aircraft Rating(s): None
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s): None
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s): None
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification: Class 3 With waivers/limitations
Last FAA Medical Exam: September 1, 2020
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent: September 30, 2021
Flight Time: 97 hours (Total, all aircraft), 11 hours (Total, this make and model), 23 hours (Pilot In Command, all aircraft)
Passenger Information
Certificate:
Age: Female
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: 3-point
Instrument Rating(s):
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Passenger Information
Certificate:
Age: Male
Airplane Rating(s):
Seat Occupied: Right
Other Aircraft Rating(s):
Restraint Used: Lap only
Instrument Rating(s):
Second Pilot Present: No
Instructor Rating(s):
Toxicology Performed:
Medical Certification:
Last FAA Medical Exam:
Occupational Pilot: No
Last Flight Review or Equivalent:
Flight Time:
Aircraft and Owner/Operator Information
Aircraft Make: Cessna
Registration: N9382D
Model/Series: 172RG
Aircraft Category: Airplane
Year of Manufacture: 1983
Amateur Built:
Airworthiness Certificate: Normal
Serial Number: 172RG1145
Landing Gear Type: Retractable - Tricycle
Seats: 4
Date/Type of Last Inspection: November 30, 2021 100 hour
Certified Max Gross Wt.: 2650 lbs
Time Since Last Inspection:
Engines: 1 Reciprocating
Airframe Total Time: 8317 Hrs as of last inspection
Engine Manufacturer: Lycoming
ELT: Installed, not activated
Engine Model/Series: O-360-F1A6
Registered Owner:
Rated Power: 160 Horsepower
Operator:
Operating Certificate(s) Held: None
Meteorological Information and Flight Plan
Conditions at Accident Site: Visual (VMC)
Condition of Light: Day
Observation Facility, Elevation: KRWI, 150 ft msl
Distance from Accident Site: 0 Nautical Miles
Observation Time: 14:53 Local
Direction from Accident Site: 202°
Lowest Cloud Condition:
Visibility: 10 miles
Lowest Ceiling: Broken / 4600 ft AGL
Visibility (RVR):
Wind Speed/Gusts: 6 knots /
Turbulence Type Forecast/Actual: /
Wind Direction: 30°
Turbulence Severity Forecast/Actual: /
Altimeter Setting: 30.42 inches Hg
Temperature/Dew Point: 8°C / -6°C
Precipitation and Obscuration: No Obscuration; No Precipitation
Departure Point: Louisburg, NC (LHZ)
Type of Flight Plan Filed: None
Destination: Rocky Mount, NC (RWI)
Type of Clearance: VFR
Departure Time: 14:10 Local
Type of Airspace: Class E
Airport Information
Airport: Rocky Mount / Wilson Regional
RWI
Runway Surface Type: Asphalt
Airport Elevation: 158 ft msl
Runway Surface Condition: Dry
Runway Used: 4
IFR Approach: None
Runway Length/Width: 7099 ft / 150 ft
VFR Approach/Landing: Full stop;Traffic pattern
Wreckage and Impact Information
Crew Injuries: 1 None
Aircraft Damage: Substantial
Passenger Injuries: 2 None
Aircraft Fire: None
Ground Injuries:
Aircraft Explosion: None
Total Injuries: 3 None
Latitude, Longitude: 35.856253,-77.891933
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