Final
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Mar 6, 2026
N697LH accident at Sanford, FL
Piper PA-28-181 — Birdstrike at SFB (Sanford, FL)
DateMar 6, 2026
Tail numberN697LH
AircraftPiper PA-28-181 · Piper PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Warrior · P28A
LocationSFB — Sanford, FL
Phase of flightInitial Climb
OperationPart 91 Instructional
InjuriesNone
NTSB caseERA26LA149
Probable cause
An in-flight collision with a bird during initial climb.
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