N3HQ is a Cessna 172N. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Wilmington, DE. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in May 1977. It has been registered to its current owner since Feb 2018. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
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The instructor reported that during the initial climb, about 100 ft above ground level, he observed three birds on his left side, and he banked the airplane right. The trailing bird turned into the airplane, contacted the propeller, continued through the windshield, and struck the instructor in the face. After regaining control of the airplane, the instructor landed the airplane without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windshield, and the instructor sustained minor injuries. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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About the Cessna 172N
About the modelA late-1970s Skyhawk variant, four-seat and high-wing. Widely used for primary training; the type is common enough that parts and instruction are available almost anywhere.