Accident Details
Date
Wednesday, March 7, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA150
Location
Kent, OH
Event ID
20180307X51506
Coordinates
41.147499, -81.415832
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
A deer collided with aircraft during landing at night.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
KENT STATE UNIVERSITY
Address
4020 KENT RD
City
STOW
State / Zip Code
OH 44224-4200
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during a night landing, he saw "a streak of motion" in his peripheral vision, followed by an impact to the empennage. He regained directional control and taxied clear of the runway.
In a postaccident examination, it was revealed that a deer struck the horizontal stabilizer, which sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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# GAA18CA150