Crash location | 41.523889°N, 71.285000°W |
Nearest city | Newport, RI
41.490102°N, 71.312828°W 2.7 miles away |
Tail number | N102WM |
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Accident date | 04 Feb 2016 |
Aircraft type | Piper PA31 |
Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported during night visual meteorological conditions, he struck multiple birds at an altitude of about 300 to 400 feet above ground on final approach. The pilot continued the approach and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
The pilot reported there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
An inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.