N658FTPIPER PA-28-1812026-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 28020183

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 6, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA142
Location
Chuluota, FL
Event ID
20260309202620
Coordinates
28.666982, -81.103705
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird while enroute.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28020183
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2024
Model / ICAO
PA-28-181P28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
Address
150 W UNIVERSITY BLVD
City
MELBOURNE
State / Zip Code
FL 32901-8995
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA26LA142