C172, McKinney TX USA, 2003
C172, McKinney TX USA, 2003
Summary
On 8 July 2003, a Cessna 172S on an instructional flight hit a vulture which caused significant structural damage to the left wing. During the attempted forced landing which followed, control of the aircraft was lost and the aircraft crashed into terrain near McKinney TX USA.
Flight Details
Aircraft
Operator
Type of Flight
Public Transport (Non Revenue)
Take-off Commenced
Yes
Flight Airborne
Yes
Flight Completed
No
Phase of Flight
Cruise
Location
Approx.
Near McKinney, Texas
General
Tag(s)
Flight Crew Training
BS
Tag(s)
Large Birds,
Significant Airframe Damage
LOC
Tag(s)
Airframe Structural Failure,
Bird or Animal Strike
EPR
Tag(s)
MAYDAY declaration
Outcome
Damage or injury
Yes
Aircraft damage
Major
Non-aircraft damage
Yes
Non-occupant Casualties
No
Occupant Injuries
None
Occupant Fatalities
Most or all occupants
Off Airport Landing
Yes
Ditching
Yes
Causal Factor Group(s)
Group(s)
Aircraft Operation
Safety Recommendation(s)
Group(s)
None Made
Investigation Type
Type
Independent
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Description
On 8 July 2003, a Cessna 172S on an instructional flight hit a vulture which caused significant structural damage to the left wing. During the attempted forced landing which followed, control of the aircraft was lost and the aircraft crashed into terrain near McKinney TX USA.
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Further Reading
- For further information, see the NTSB Report (FTW03FA182).
