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July 12, 2024 · Covington Edward L Sha-Glasair · N3EC
Saint James, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 12, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Saint James, MN
Aircraft
Covington Edward L Sha-Glasair (1986)
Tail Number
N3EC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
NTSB Number
CEN24LA267
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 Probable Cause
An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.
Full 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.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time05:30 CDT
Nearest AirportSt James Municipal (0.5nm SSE)
Runway15
Runway Length3999 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireBoth
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCovington Edward L Sha-Glasair
Tail NumberN3EC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageDestroyed
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-320 · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 5 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time06:35
Weather SourceWFAC