Investigation number
199800161
Occurrence date
State
Queensland
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence type
Forced/precautionary landing
Occurrence category
Accident
Highest injury level
Minor

During the initial climb after takeoff from Runway 07, the pilot saw a large white bird in front and just right of the aircraft. With the aircraft only 50 ft above the runway there was insufficient airspace and time to take avoiding action. The windscreen shattered and shards of perspex flew around the cabin. The pilot closed the throttle immediately and landed the aircraft on the remaining section of runway. After taxying clear of the runway, the pilot shut the engine down and attended to a young boy who was seated in the right rear seat. He had been injured by the flying perspex and was bleeding profusely from a cut above his left eye. The boy later received stitches at the Redcliffe Hospital. During an inpection of the runway, perspex pieces and the remains of a Ibis were found 400 m from the threshold.

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
Cessna Aircraft Company
Model
172N
Registration
VH-MSJ
Sector
Piston
Departure point
Redcliffe Qld
Destination
Redcliffe Qld
Damage
Substantial