# NTSB Accident CEN24LA267
> **COVINGTON EDWARD L SHA-GLASAIR** · 2024-07-12 · Saint James, MN, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** CEN24LA267
- **Event ID:** 20240715194696
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2024-07-12
- **Location:** Saint James, MN, USA
- **Coordinates:** 43.986354, -94.557974
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 1
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** COVINGTON EDWARD L
- **Model:** SHA-GLASAIR
- **Registration:** N3EC
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** DEST
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

An in-flight bird strike which resulted in an engine compartment fire that ultimately destroyed the airplane.

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