| Crash location | 41.371667°N, 73.482223°W |
| Nearest city | Danbury, CT
41.402317°N, 73.471234°W 2.2 miles away |
| Tail number | N383ME |
|---|---|
| Accident date | 09 Jun 2018 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172 |
| Additional details: | None |
According to the flight instructor, a bird struck the airplane during takeoff, initial climb. He and his student returned to the airport and landed without further complication.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left-wing's ribs.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the glider that would have precluded normal operation.
A collision with a bird during initial climb.