Pilot Debrief

COVINGTON EDWARD L SHA-GLASAIR near Saint James, MN — 2024-07-12

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Date
2024-07-12
Location
Saint James, MN, USA
Airport
JYG
Aircraft
COVINGTON EDWARD L SHA-GLASAIR
Registration
N3EC
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he was on approach to land when he saw birds in his peripheral vision and then heard and felt them impact his airplane. The pilot landed, taxied to the runup pad, and shut down the engine because he smelled something burning. After exiting the airplane, he saw smoke. The pilot used the on-board fire extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the engine compartment fire but was unsuccessful, and the fire subsequently destroyed the airplane.

NTSB coding

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