# NTSB investigations: Birdstrike

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB ERA21LA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA197.md): Cessna 402C · New Bedford, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 22, 2021 · N36911 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a bird during descent, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB DCA21LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21LA120.md): Vans RV-7 · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 10, 2021 · N137RV · Substantial damage
  > a bird strike.
- [NTSB DCA21WA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA21WA071.md): Boeing 787-8 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · Class 5 · Foreign · Jan 4, 2021 · N782AM · No damage
- [NTSB ERA21LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA053.md): Beech V35 · Deltaville, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2020 · N35AW · Destroyed
  > An uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain following an in-flight collision with seagulls.
- [NTSB ERA21LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA047.md): American Legend AL3 · Greenville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 16, 2020 · N30BX · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during initial climb, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB DCA20WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20WA142.md): Boeing 737 · Tokyo, Japan · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 29, 2020 · JA73NM · Substantial damage
  > The JTSB of Japan has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on August 29, 2020. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the JTSB investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All…
- [NTSB WPR20LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA256.md): Cessna 172 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2020 · N55231 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering in the airport traffic pattern.
- [NTSB CEN20CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20CA048.md): Vans RV 10 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 30, 2019 · N519RV · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird while on approach.
- [NTSB DCA20CA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA050.md): Boeing 737 · Kansas City, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Dec 22, 2019 · N7739A · Substantial damage
  > a bird strike during descent
- [NTSB ERA20CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA058.md): Cessna P210 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2019 · N6300W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA20CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA054.md): Beech 200 · New Braunfels, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 31, 2019 · N850BK · Minor damage
  > The airplane’s in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB DCA20CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA20CA010.md): De Havilland DHC8 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 29, 2019 · N402QX · Substantial damage
  > a bird strike during climb out.
- [NTSB GAA20CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA038.md): Piper PA28 · Wedgefield, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 20, 2019 · N637FT · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA19CA557](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA557.md): Beech 35 · Fort Myers, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 23, 2019 · N9422S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.
- [NTSB GAA19CA451](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA451.md): Cessna 402 · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 21, 2019 · N300SN · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final.
- [NTSB GAA19CA467](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA467.md): Cessna 525 · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 12, 2019 · N262BK · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird during approach.
- [NTSB GAA19CA400](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA400.md): Beech 95 · Navasota, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2019 · N998DM · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird.
- [NTSB ERA19FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19FA170.md): Piper PA 30 · Naples, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 11, 2019 · N7650Y · Destroyed
  > Incapacitation of the pilot due to a birdstrike through the windshield in front of the pilot's position, while on approach to land.
- [NTSB WPR19FA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA124.md): Vans RV 6 · Ridgefield, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 29, 2019 · N90LK · Substantial damage
  > The pilots' inadvertent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack following an inflight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA19CA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA268.md): Piper PA32 · Saipan · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2019 · N4599X · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during the initial climb, which resulted in the engine cowling separating and impacting the empennage.
- [NTSB DCA19CA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA19CA130.md): Boeing 737 · Nashville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 28, 2019 · N249WN · Substantial damage
  > a collision with a bird.
- [NTSB GAA19CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA180.md): Piper PA23 · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2019 · N976AZ · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during the approach, which resulted in damage to the vertical stabilizer.
- [NTSB GAA19CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA168.md): Hughes TH 55 · Keene, NH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2019 · N8045H · Substantial damage
  > The helicopter’s collision with a bird during cruise flight.
- [NTSB WPR19CA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19CA052.md): Robinson R22 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2018 · N8319T · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during low-altitude maneuvering, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB ERA19LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA091.md): Czech Sport Sportcruiser · Naples, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2018 · N564SC · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a bird in flight, which resulted in damage to the engine, a fuel leak, and a subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB GAA19CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA086.md): Cessna 182 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 3, 2018 · N9003M · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during a practice instrument approach.
- [NTSB GAA19CA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA054.md): Cessna 206 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2018 · N16HT · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s impact with a bird during the approach.
- [NTSB GAA18CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA541.md): Cub Crafters CC18 · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 6, 2018 · N413CC · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during straight-and-level flight.
- [NTSB DCA18WA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA278.md): Airbus A321-271N · Tapachula, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Aug 20, 2018 · N535VL · Minor damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a AIRBUS A321-271N airplane that occurred on August 20, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA475.md): Beech B300 · Wilmington, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 1, 2018 · N557AP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
- [NTSB GAA18CA435](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA435.md): Cessna 560 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2018 · N866VP · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird during approach.
- [NTSB WPR18FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA195.md): Cessna 172 · Deer Park, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 13, 2018 · N24442 · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight breakup as a result of the airplane exceeding the structural strength of the airplane during a rapid descent that the flight instructor was unable to recover from following a collision with a large bird.
- [NTSB GAA18CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA345.md): Cessna 172 · Danbury, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 9, 2018 · N383ME · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a bird during initial climb.
- [NTSB GAA18CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA357.md): Bellanca 7ECA · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 6, 2018 · N8646V · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a bird while maneuvering.
- [NTSB GAA18CA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA308.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Cedar Key, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N269DW · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with multiple birds during initial climb, which damaged the propeller and resulted in a subsequent aerodynamic stall because the airspeed could not be maintained.
- [NTSB DCA18WA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA308.md): Airbus A320 · Mexico City, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 12, 2018 · XA-BAV · Minor damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a AIRBUS A320 airplane that occurred on April 12, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the provisions of…
- [NTSB DCA18WA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA18WA154.md): Embraer S A ERJ170-200LR · Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 11, 2018 · N89313 · Minor damage
  > The government of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a EMBRAER S A ERJ170-200LR airplane that occurred on April 11, 2018. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Mexico's investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA18CA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA162.md): Aeropro CZ Eurofox LSA · Punta Gorda, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 13, 2018 · N989G · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a large bird during approach.
- [NTSB GAA18CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA128.md): Cessna 140 · Keller, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 9, 2018 · N2829N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA071.md): Cessna 402 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 4, 2017 · N2748Y · Substantial damage
  > Encounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage.
- [NTSB GAA18CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA063.md): Cessna 172N · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N172SX · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB CEN18FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA033.md): Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407 · Stuttgart, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2017 · N620PA · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control due to bird strikes.
- [NTSB GAA18CA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA048.md): Cessna 172M · Chico, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 19, 2017 · N9678Q · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird.
- [NTSB WPR18FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA011.md): Peterson Lancair Legacy · Bowie, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2017 · N259L · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight loss of control due to a bird strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA553](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA553.md): Aerotrike Safari · Bridgeton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N7675K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing while conducting an off-airport precautionary landing after a bird strike.
- [NTSB GAA17CA573](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA573.md): Cessna 172 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2017 · N520KS · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird while on downwind.
- [NTSB DCA17WA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17WA196.md): Boeing 737 · Leon, Mexico · Incident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 3, 2017 · XA-MAI
  > The DGAC of Mexico has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Boeing 737 airplane that occurred on September 03, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the DGAC's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13 as…
- [NTSB GAA17CA570](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA570.md): Piper PA 31 · Saipan · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2017 · N4078J · Substantial damage
  > Impact with multiple birds while retracting the landing gear, which resulted in the subsequent failure of the right inboard main landing gear door actuator hose and prevented the pilot from being able to extend the landing gear.
- [NTSB GAA17CA429](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA429.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Edgartown, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 23, 2017 · N831SR · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with geese during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB ERA17CA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA251.md): Weatherly 620 · Pemberton Twp, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 19, 2017 · N9270W · Substantial damage
  > An in-flight collision with a bird during takeoff, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent collision with trees and terrain.

Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/901/sequence.md?page=4

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '901' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/901/sequence?page=3

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