Summary
On July 12, 2024, a Covington Edward L SHA-GLASAIR (N3EC) was involved in an incident near Saint James, MN. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN24LA267. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3EC.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN24LA267