COVINGTON EDWARD L SHA-GLASAIR
Saint James, MN — July 12, 2024
Event Information
| Date | July 12, 2024 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN24LA267 |
| Event ID | 20240715194696 |
| Location | Saint James, MN |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.98635, -94.55797 |
| Airport | St James Municipal |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | COVINGTON EDWARD L |
| Model | SHA-GLASAIR |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | DEST |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.