During cruise flight at 3500 feet agl, a bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, inboard of the wing lift strut attach point. The flight instructor did not see the bird until just before it impacted the wing. The CFI evaluated the damage in-flight and decided to continue the flight to his intended destination and landed without further incident. Examination of the right wing revealed the leading edge was crushed aft and two internal wing ribs were damaged.
February 7, 2008, Mesa, Ariz., Cessna 172SP
During cruise flight at 3500 feet agl, a bird impacted the leading edge of the right wing, inboard of the wing lift strut attach point. The flight instructor did not see the bird until just before it impacted the wing. The CFI evaluated the damage in-flight and decided to continue the flight to his intended destination and landed without further incident. Examination of the right wing revealed the leading edge was crushed aft and two internal wing ribs were damaged.
Key Takeaways:
- A bird struck the leading edge of the right wing during cruise flight at 3500 feet AGL.
- The flight instructor evaluated the damage in-flight and elected to continue to the intended destination, landing without further incident.
- Post-flight examination revealed the right wing's leading edge was crushed aft and two internal wing ribs were damaged.
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