N26181

Substantial
None

Grumman American Aviation AA-5AS/N: AA5A0469

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, July 7, 2012
NTSB Number
CEN12CA419
Location
Ray Township, MI
Event ID
20120704X22541
Coordinates
42.736946, -82.888885
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
N26181
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVIATION
Serial Number
AA5A0469
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
AA-5AAA5
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
SNOOPY AVIATION LLC
Address
919 E LINCOLN AVE
Status
Deregistered
City
ROYAL OAK
State / Zip Code
MI 48067-3359
Country
United States

Analysis

During landing touchdown the pilot noticed two deer to the left of the runway. One deer ran across the runway and was struck by the airplane’s left wing tip. The impact caused the airplane to veer to the left off the runway and onto the grass median. The pilot raised the flaps, applied right brake/rudder and full power in an attempt to go-around. The airplane lifted off momentarily, and then struck a runway light. The pilot abandoned the go-around attempt. The airplane traveled across the runway into an open bean field and stopped. Both wings sustained leading edge damage, the nose gear was sheared off, and the lower engine cowling was crushed. The underside of the fuselage and the right horizontal stabilizer were also substantially damaged. The pilot reported no preimpact anomalies with 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# CEN12CA419