Summary
On July 29, 2010, a Cessna T210M (N701PS) was involved in an incident near Shell Lake, WI. 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: The collision with the deer during landing roll.
During landing roll, at approximately 30 knots, the airplane impacted a deer that suddenly emerged from a low-lying area located off the right side of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer was damaged during the collision with the deer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN10CA460. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N701PS.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The collision with the deer during landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Analysis
During landing roll, at approximately 30 knots, the airplane impacted a deer that suddenly emerged from a low-lying area located off the right side of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer was damaged during the collision with the deer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation 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# CEN10CA460