Accident Details
Date
Monday, December 2, 2013
NTSB Number
WPR14CA060
Location
Placerville, CA
Event ID
20131203X32402
Coordinates
38.724166, -120.753334
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 on the runway during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N145WP
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-4440
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
BONANZA PARTS INC
Address
216 F ST
Status
Deregistered
City
DAVIS
State / Zip Code
CA 95616-4515
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that after the airplane touched down he saw a deer on the runway. There was not enough room to perform an aborted landing so he applied full brakes. After impacting the deer with the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage, the airplane veered off the runway and down an embankment. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR14CA060