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March 27, 2026 · Cirrus Design SR22 · N41CA
Daytona Beach, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 27, 2026
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Location
Daytona Beach, FL
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR22 (2017)
Tail Number
N41CA
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA158
The pilot reported that during the enroute portion of the flight, he received instructions from air traffic control to descend to an altitude of 1,000 ft for departing traffic. Shortly after executing the descent, several birds suddenly appeared in front of the airplane leaving no time to take evasive action. One of the birds impacted, the airplane’s left-side windshield and roof structure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot declared an emergency and landed uneventfully at a nearby airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the enroute portion of the flight, he received instructions from air traffic control to descend to an altitude of 1,000 ft for departing traffic. Shortly after executing the descent, several birds suddenly appeared in front of the airplane leaving no time to take evasive action. One of the birds impacted, the airplane’s left-side windshield and roof structure, resulting in substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot declared an emergency and landed uneventfully at a nearby airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 EDT
Nearest AirportDaytona International Airport (1nm NE)
Runway25R
Runway Length10500 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCirrus Design SR22
Tail NumberN41CA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550-N -68B · Reciprocating · 310
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries), 2 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured2
Total4
Crew 1Minor
Crew 2None
Crew 3None
Crew 4Age 45 · Third Class · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourceWFAC