Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
NTSB Number
GAA17CA438
Location
NEW MARKET, VA
Event ID
20170726X32550
Coordinates
38.656112, -78.708335
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 during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
IXI LLC
Address
7313 OAK TREE DR
City
WEST BLOOMFIELD
State / Zip Code
MI 48322-3126
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot of the airplane reported that, during the landing roll, two deer ran onto the runway and one impacted the left side of the airplane.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and fuselage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration Chart Supplement airport page for the destination airport in part states: "Deer and birds on and [in the vicinity of the runway]".
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# GAA17CA438