N8583NPiper Aircraft Corp PA28R2026-04-01 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

Piper Aircraft Corp PA28RS/N: 2844161

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA161
Location
Fellsmere, FL
Event ID
20260406202761
Coordinates
27.520000, -80.550000
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 descending to land at an airport.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
Piper Aircraft Corp
Serial Number
2844161
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2016
Model / ICAO
PA28RP28A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28R-201

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SKYBORNE AIRLINE ACADEMY INC
Address
2805 AIRPORT DR
City
VERO BEACH
State / Zip Code
FL 32960-1942
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# ERA26LA161