N3EC is a Covington Edward L SHA-GLASAIR. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 2 seats, powered by a Lycoming IO-320 series rated at 150 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Blue Earth, MN. Its experimental airworthiness certificate was issued in Jun 1986. It has been registered to its current owner since Apr 2015. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
2015
1986
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The pilot reported that he was on approach to land when he saw birds in his peripheral vision and then heard and felt them impact his airplane. The pilot landed, taxied to the runup pad, and shut down the engine because he smelled something burning. After exiting the airplane, he saw smoke. The pilot used the on-board fire extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the engine compartment fire but was unsuccessful, and the fire subsequently destroyed the airplane.
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