Accident · 2013-10-12
What the record says
- Event date
- 2013-10-12
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 525A (N368PK)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- Executive Flight Services, LLC Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- Executive Flight Services, Inc
Probable cause
The airplane’s encounter with a flock of American White Pelicans, which resulted in one bird striking the right outboard wing during en route climb from the departure airport.
Source: NTSB case CEN14LA053Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot | Airplane | 30 | Class 1 (2013-08-07) | 4,500 total · 100 in this make/model · 3,500 as PIC · 80 last 90 days |
| Pilot pilot flying | Airline transport pilot / Commercial | Airplane | 34 | Class 1 (2013-02-08) | 3,800 total · 70 in this make/model · 2,500 as PIC · 140 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.