N4423R is a 1978 Cessna R182. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-540 series rated at 250 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Gonzales, LA. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Oct 1978. It has been registered to its current owner since Jun 2011. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 48 years old
- 1 of 727 Cessna R182
2011
1978
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The pilot reported that while performing aerial observation along a pipeline, he spotted a buzzard about 200 feet ahead of the airplane. The pilot further reported that he attempted to turn left to avoid the buzzard, but the bird changed its course and struck the right wing.
The pilot landed without further incident. A post-accident 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.
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