At 1720 Central time, the aircraft was substantially damaged on impact with a bird about 10 sm west of the St. Charles County Smartt Airport (SET). An in-flight fire in the right wing main fuel tank then ensued. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was uninjured. The flight returned to SET after the bird strike.
January 9, 2006, St. Charles, Mo. / Cessna 310R
At 1720 Central time, the aircraft was substantially damaged on impact with a bird about 10 sm west of the St. Charles County Smartt Airport (SET). An in-flight fire in the right wing main fuel tank then ensued. Visual conditions prevailed. The pilot was uninjured. The flight returned to SET after the bird strike....
Key Takeaways:
- An aircraft sustained substantial damage and an in-flight fire in its right wing fuel tank after a bird strike near St. Charles County Smartt Airport (SET).
- The incident occurred about 10 sm west of SET in visual conditions.
- The pilot was uninjured and successfully returned the flight to SET following the strike.
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