N697LHPIPER PA-28-1812026-03-06 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

PIPER PA-28-181S/N: 2881686

Accident Details

Date
Friday, March 6, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA149
Location
Sanford, FL
Event ID
20260316202649
Coordinates
28.781840, -81.235063
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
2881686
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2023
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
FF22 LLC
Address
8711 E PINNACLE PEAK RD PMB 304
City
SCOTTSDALE
State / Zip Code
AZ 85255-3517
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# ERA26LA149