Summary
The aircraft was cruising at 1500 feet agl when a large bird was struck. Substantial damage was caused to the right wing of the aircraft, however the pilot subsequently carried out an uneventful landing.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 198502523 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 09/03/1985 |
| Location | 13 Km West of Bankstown |
| Report release date | 24/04/1985 |
| 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 | Mooney Aircraft Corp |
|---|---|
| Model | M20 |
| Registration | VH-MVO |
| Operation type | Private |
| Departure point | Cowra NSW |
| Destination | Bankstown NSW |
| Damage | Substantial |