According to the pilot, a bird struck the airplane's windscreen when he was practicing a steep turn. The airplane remained controllable, and he returned to the airport and landed without further incident.

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the windscreen, windows and greenhouse.

A post-accident examination of the airplane by Federal Aviation Administration, Aviation Safety Inspectors revealed that the greenhouse had been installed incorrectly.

The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.