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N269SD accident description

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Crash location 36.893333°N, 121.410000°W
Nearest city Hollister, CA
36.852455°N, 121.401602°W
2.9 miles away
Tail number N269SD
Accident date 02 May 2008
Aircraft type Vans Aircraft RV-7A
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during takeoff initial climb, a large bird impacted the leading edge of the left wing slightly outboard of the fuel tank. The airplane immediately yawed and banked to left. The pilot attempted to straighten the airplane and land, however, despite his control inputs, the airplane continued to roll to the left. Subsequently, the left wing struck the ground and the airplane cart wheeled. Examination of the airplane revealed structural damage to the outboard sections of both wings and empennage. No mechanical anomalies were reported with the engine or airframe.

NTSB Probable Cause

The in-flight collision with a bird.

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