Accident · 2026-03-29
What the record says
- Event date
- 2026-03-29
- Event type
- Accident
- Highest injury level
- No injuries
- Aircraft
- PIPER PA-28-180 (N2333R)
- Operating rule
- Part 91
- Operator
- operator not named in the NTSB record
Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a bird during cruise flight.
Source: NTSB case ERA26LA155Flight crew
Certification and experience as recorded in the NTSB accident database for this event. The NTSB records these facts about the crew's flying history; GroundCheck shows them as filed, without names or identities.
| Role | Certificate | Instrument rating | Age | Medical | Flight hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot pilot flying | Private | None | 48 | Class 3 (2026-03-11) | 619 total · 503 as PIC · 4 last 90 days |
Facts as the NTSB records them — GroundCheck adds no judgement. Preliminary records may be revised as the investigation proceeds.