Bird strike Accident Diamond DA40F Diamond Star N420FP, Friday 19 September 2008

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Date:	Friday 19 September 2008
Time:	21:45 LT
Type:	Diamond DA40F Diamond Star
Owner/operator:	Utah State University
Registration:	N420FP
MSN:	40.FC020
Year of manufacture:	2006
Total airframe hrs:	1022 hours
Engine model:	Lycoming O-360-A4M
Fatalities:	Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2
Other fatalities:	0
Aircraft damage:	Substantial
Category:	Accident
Location:	Provo, Utah - United States of America
Phase:	En route
Nature:	Training
Departure airport:	Nephi, UT (KU14)
Destination airport:	Logan-Cache Airport, UT (LGU/KLGU)
Investigating agency:	NTSB
Confidence Rating:	Accident investigation report completed and information captured

Narrative:
During an instructional cross-country flight at a cruise altitude of 8,500 feet mean sea level (msl), a bird impacted the leading edge of the airplane's right wing. The certified flight instructor (CFI) reported the airplane remained controllable, but had a tendency to roll to the right and he elected to land at a nearby airport. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the right wing, approximately 2-3 feet inboard of the wing tip. No preaccident mechanical anomalies with the airplane were reported.

Probable Cause: An in-flight collision with a bird.

Accident investigation: