N969SH is a 1977 Grumman American Avn. AA-5B. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming 0-360-A1D rated at 180 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Brooklyn, NY. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 1992. It has been registered to its current owner since Oct 2016. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 49 years old
2016
1992
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The pilot reported that he was in cruise at 2,500 feet above mean sea level and was flying with an airspeed of about 120 knots. He saw a goose pass from left to right just above the engine cowl. The airplane sustained substantial damage when the bird struck the right wing. He declared an emergency to an air traffic controller and diverted to an airport. He stated that the smell of fuel was present during the emergency landing and he landed without further incident.
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