Accident Details
Date
Thursday, January 12, 2006
NTSB Number
CHI06CA065
Location
West Branch, MI
Event ID
20060120X00110
Coordinates
44.244720, -84.179725
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
An encounter with a deer during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
ARLINGTON FLIGHT SERVICES INC
Address
18810 57TH DR NE #44A
City
ARLINGTON
State / Zip Code
WA 98223
Country
United States
Analysis
The airplane contacted a deer during a landing roll. The pilot reported the landing was normal. During the landing roll, she felt the airplane "jerk" to the left. She reported she was able to maintain control of the airplane on the runway. A passenger in the airplane stated he saw the deer just prior to it contacting the airplane, but there was not enough time for the pilot to take evasive action. The deer contacted the left wing of the airplane.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI06CA065