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March 29, 2026 · Piper PA-28-180 · N2333R
Greenville, SC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 29, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Greenville, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-180 (1969)
Tail Number
N2333R
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA26LA155
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of about 1,800 ft, he heard a loud bang. After determining that the airplane was still flying normally, he looked at the right wing and saw damage to the outboard leading edge. He turned the airplane around, returned to the departure airport, and landed safely. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right wing had been substantially damaged consistent with a bird strike.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in cruise flight at an altitude of about 1,800 ft, he heard a loud bang. After determining that the airplane was still flying normally, he looked at the right wing and saw damage to the outboard leading edge. He turned the airplane around, returned to the departure airport, and landed safely. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed the right wing had been substantially damaged consistent with a bird strike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:29 EDT
Nearest AirportGreenville Downtown (0nm ENE)
Runway10
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width80 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-180
Tail NumberN2333R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 48 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind60° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 F / 19 F
Altimeter30.61 inHg
Observation Time11:00
Weather SourceWFAC