N637FT is a 2008 Piper PA-28-161. It is a fixed-wing single-engine aircraft with 4 seats, powered by a Lycoming O-320-D3G rated at 160 horsepower. The registration is active, with the registrant based in Melbourne, FL. Its standard airworthiness certificate was issued in Aug 2008. It has been registered to its current owner since Aug 2023. This page also carries 1 NTSB event.
- 18 years old
- 1 of 1,618 Piper PA-28-161
2023
2008
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The flight instructor reported that, while en route on an instrument flight plan, about 4000 ft, they entered a cloud where a flock of large black birds were circling. A bird impacted the stabilator, he disengaged the autopilot and checked the flight controls for any adverse effects, which none were observed. The instructor then elected to returned to the departure airport and landed without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the stabilator.
The flight instructor 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 Piper PA-28-161
About the modelThe Warrior — a four-seat, low-wing Cherokee with the tapered wing, positioned below the Archer. A staple of flight-school fleets.
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