Accident Details
Date
Saturday, March 10, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA18CA155
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
Event ID
20180312X34739
Coordinates
43.621665, -84.737220
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
9
Total Aboard
9
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
N500MP LLC
Address
5475 BLUE HERON DR
City
ALMA
State / Zip Code
MI 48801-9590
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane collided with two deer.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport/Facility Directory for the accident airport, deer may be located on, and in vicinity of the airport.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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# GAA18CA155