N30260

Substantial
None

PIPER PA 28-181S/N: 28-7890452

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 18, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN14CA063
Location
Burwell, NE
Event ID
20131119X72745
Coordinates
41.782222, -99.153053
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
PIPER
Serial Number
28-7890452
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
PA 28-181M600
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
PA-28-181

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SCHUBERT MARK J
Address
PO BOX 130
City
WATKINS
State / Zip Code
CO 80137-0130
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot reported that during the flare for landing, a deer ran towards the airplane from his left side. He tried to raise the left wing to clear the deer. The left main landing gear hit the deer and the gear separated from the wing. The airplane subsequently skidded to a stop. The spar that the landing gear separated from sustained substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN14CA063