Accident Details
Date
Sunday, June 26, 2016
NTSB Number
GAA16CA346
Location
Flushing, MI
Event ID
20160630X31045
Coordinates
43.057220, -83.806388
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PEACOCK SIDNEY T
Address
540 SEQUOIA DR
City
DAVISON
State / Zip Code
MI 48423-1960
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during a night landing he collided with a deer on the runway during touchdown. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
The pilot reported that 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# GAA16CA346