Accident Details
Date
Friday, June 5, 2015
NTSB Number
GAA15CA108
Location
Springhill, LA
Event ID
20150608X13827
Coordinates
32.978610, -93.409164
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 during landing in dusk visual conditions.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N74304
Make
GRUMMAN AMERICAN AVN. CORP.
Serial Number
AA5B-0192
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
JUCKETT JIMMY
Address
135 AIRPORT LOOP
Status
Deregistered
City
SPRINGHILL
State / Zip Code
LA 71075-4860
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot stated that while on final approach he was unable to see the runway clearly due to the setting sun, during the landing roll he reported that the airplane's left wing struck a deer. Subsequently the airplane veered off the runway to the left. A postaccident examination of the airframe revealed substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported there were no pre-impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine 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# GAA15CA108