Accident · 2008-10-07
What the record says
- Event date
- 2008-10-07
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- CESSNA 182T (N771CP)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- CIVIL AIR PATROL Operator named in NTSB report
- Operated by (per NTSB report)
- CIVIL AIR PATROL
Probable cause
The in-flight collision with a bird.
Source: NTSB case ERA09CA017Flight 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 | Private | None | 41 | Class 3 (2007-10-04) | 310 total · 170 in this make/model |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.