Summary
The pilot reported that as the aircraft was climbing through 3000 feet when it suffered a bird strike. The aircraft was landed at the DEPARTURE aerodrome without further incident. The bird, an eagle, became embedded in the vertical stabiliser.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198500671 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 11/11/1985 |
| Location | Batchelor |
| Report release date | 24/12/1985 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Birdstrike |
| Occurrence class | Accident |
| Highest injury level | None |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Cessna Aircraft Company |
|---|---|
| Model | 402 |
| Registration | VH-ANO |
| Operation type | Charter |
| Departure point | Batchelor NT |
| Destination | Port Keats NT |
| Damage | Substantial |