Accident Details
Date
Monday, November 10, 2014
NTSB Number
CEN15CA086
Location
San Antonio, TX
Event ID
20141223X45827
Coordinates
29.723888, -98.451110
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
Unintentional collision with a deer at night.
Aircraft Information
Year Built
2010
Model / ICAO
RV 8A
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
2
FAA Model
RV-8A
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
WOLFE IAN SEAN
Address
290 STEALTH DR
City
SPRING BRANCH
State / Zip Code
TX 78070-6101
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot was making a night landing in visual meteorological conditions. During the rollout, a deer ran across the runway and was struck by the airplane, which resulted in substantial damage to the right wing spar.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN15CA086