Accident Details
Date
Monday, June 6, 2011
NTSB Number
CEN11CA378
Location
Wagoner, OK
Event ID
20110606X81413
Coordinates
35.962501, -95.341667
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
MACKINAC FLIERS LLC
Address
8060 PINE BROOK ST
City
MACKINAC ISLAND
State / Zip Code
MI 49757
Country
United States
Analysis
During the landing flare and touchdown, two deer ran onto the runway. The airplane struck one deer separating the nose landing gear. The nose of the airplane settled to the runway and the airplane skid for an additional 500 feet before coming to a stop. An examination of the airframe revealed that the firewall was wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the impact with 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# CEN11CA378