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N102WM accident description

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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
Accident date 04 Feb 2016
Aircraft type Piper PA31
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

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.

NTSB Probable Cause

An inadvertent collision with birds during final approach at night.

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