Apr 19, 2023
Accident
Substantial Bridgeport, TX
Injuries2 serious
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain a stabilized approach path while checking for possible bird strike damage that resulted in a delayed go-around attempt and a collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s distraction while looking for possible bird strike damage during the approach and his delayed remedial action.
NTSB CEN23FA160