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N551BC accident description

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Crash location 40.798889°N, 111.995555°W
Nearest city Salt Lake City, UT
40.760779°N, 111.891047°W
6.1 miles away
Tail number N551BC
Accident date 24 Mar 2017
Aircraft type Cessna 550
Additional details: None

NTSB Factual Report

The pilot reported that during approach a goose struck the airplane's left horizontal stabilizer. The airplane continued the approach and landed without further incident.

A post-accident examination revealed the airplane had sustained substantial damage to the left horizontal stabilizer.

The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

An in-flight collision with a goose during approach.

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