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December 21, 2025 · Piper PA44 180 · N156WM
Pembroke Pines, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 21, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pembroke Pines, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA44 180 (2002)
Tail Number
N156WM
Operator
Fixed Wing Holding
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA082
The pilot and the flight instructor were approaching the destination airport for landing when they noticed a large flock of birds. The flight instructor reported that, while maneuvering to avoid the birds, one of the birds struck the left side of the airplane’s stabilator, substantially damaging it. The pilots subsequently landed the airplane at the destination airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot and the flight instructor were approaching the destination airport for landing when they noticed a large flock of birds. The flight instructor reported that, while maneuvering to avoid the birds, one of the birds struck the left side of the airplane’s stabilator, substantially damaging it. The pilots subsequently landed the airplane at the destination airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:41 EST
Nearest AirportNorth Perry (8nm W)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA44 180
Tail NumberN156WM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFixed Wing Holding
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180 | Lycoming · O&VO-360 SER · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 29 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 26 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time10:53
Weather SourceWFAC