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April 1, 2026 · Piper PA28R 201 · N8583N
Fellsmere, FL
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 1, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Fellsmere, FL
Aircraft
Piper PA28R 201 (2016)
Tail Number
N8583N
Operator
Skyborne Airline Academy
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA161
The flight instructor reported that while returning to the airport from a lesson, both he and the student saw a medium-sized bird at their 12 o’clock position. The airplane was descending through 1,400 feet mean sea level when the bird dove into their flight path, impacting the left wing’s leading edge. The student continued to the airport as the pilot flying and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the left wing had been substantially damaged.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that while returning to the airport from a lesson, both he and the student saw a medium-sized bird at their 12 o’clock position. The airplane was descending through 1,400 feet mean sea level when the bird dove into their flight path, impacting the left wing’s leading edge. The student continued to the airport as the pilot flying and landed without further incident. A postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the left wing had been substantially damaged.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:50 EDT
Nearest AirportVero Beach Regional Airport (12nm SW)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28R 201
Tail NumberN8583N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSkyborne Airline Academy
Operating RulePart 91
Engines4
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-C1C6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind110° @ 11 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 4900 ft
Temperature / Dew Point63 F
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time16:53
Weather SourceWFAC