# NTSB CEN14CA088: Piper PA 28R-200, N66CS, Bowling Green, OH, December 13, 2013 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report - Date: December 13, 2013, 11:00 local (16:00 UTC) - Place: Bowling Green, OH - Coordinates: 41.390834, -83.793891 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=41.3908&lon=-83.7939&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Defining event: [Initial climb: Birdstrike](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/901) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report February 13, 2014 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB office: Central Region - NTSB case key (mKey): 88561 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CEN14CA088 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/88561/pdf - NTSB docket: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=88561 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA088 ## Probable cause A bird strike during takeoff. ## Findings NTSB's coded findings; those marked are part of the probable cause. - [Object/animal/substance: animal(s)/bird(s)](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022045): Environmental issues › Physical environment · Contributed to outcome (probable cause); cases with it: [Piper PA-28R-200, 2 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022045/cases.md?model=7102811), [All aircraft, 358 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-findings/03022045/cases.md) ## Sequence of events The events NTSB coded, in order, by phase of flight. The defining event best describes what happened. - [Initial climb: Birdstrike](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/901) (defining event); cases with it: [Piper PA-28R-200, 1 case](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/901/sequence.md?model=7102811), [All aircraft, 253 cases](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/901/sequence.md) ## Analysis The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. ## Factual narrative The pilot was practicing 180-degree, power off landings. During a full power climb out, approximately 100 feet above the ground, a large bird flew in front of the airplane, from north to south. The bird and the leading edge of the left wing collided in flight. The pilot landed the airplane without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N66CS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66CS), registered now, S/N 28R7335107, built 1973 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: PIPER PA 28R-200 (200) - Registry model: [Piper PA-28R-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28r-200) (registry code 7102811) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming I0360 SER A&C](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-i0360-ser-a-c) (registry code 41511, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 28R7335107 - Year built: 1973 - Airframe hours: 7554.3 - Engines: LYCOMING I0-360-C1C 200 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Instructional, Part 91 - Operator: Eagle Air Flying Club Inc - Registered owner: Eagle Air Flying Club Inc - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, February 15, 2013 - Departed: 1G0, Bowling Green, OH - Destination: 1G0, Bowling Green, OH - Airport: 1G0, Wood County Airport, runway 28, 4,199 × 75 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 66; injuries: none; airline transport, commercial; airplane ratings: single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane, helicopter; medical: class 2, with waivers/limitations; seat: right; flight hours: 0 total, 0 in this make and model ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 260° at 5 knots - Visibility: 10 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 2,200 ft overcast - Temperature: 21 °F, dew point 10 °F - Altimeter: 30.23 inHg - Observed at: KTOL, 14 nm away ## Other investigations on N66CS (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CHI94LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA054), Dec 13, 1993: Piper PA-28R-200 (N66CS), Lacon, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: THE PILOT MISJUDGED THE LANDING FLARE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE DARK NIGHT, THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT NIGHT EXPERIENCE, AND THE FAILURE OF THE AIRPLANE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. ## Docket (1 files) The files NTSB released with the investigation on January 31, 2014, on NTSB's docket system: https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket?ProjectID=88561. 2.6 MB in all. - Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 (item 1, .PDF, 2.6 MB): https://data.ntsb.gov/Docket/Document/docBLOB?ID=40408425&FileExtension=.PDF&FileName=Pilot%2FOperator%20Aircraft%20Accident%20Report,%20NTSB%20Form%206120.1-Redacted.PDF From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. 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