Summary
On January 05, 2008, a Piper PA-32R-300 (N9896) was involved in an incident near Brooksville, FL. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.
According to the pilot, just after the Piper PA-32R-300 landed, and the nose wheel touched down on the runway, a deer darted from the grass and collided with the right wing causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot added he was unable to avoid the deer.
This incident is documented in NTSB report NYC08CA084. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N9896.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
According to the pilot, just after the Piper PA-32R-300 landed, and the nose wheel touched down on the runway, a deer darted from the grass and collided with the right wing causing substantial damage to the airplane. The pilot added he was unable to avoid the deer.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC08CA084