Summary
On March 10, 2018, a Learjet INC 31 (N500MP) was involved in an incident near Mount Pleasant, MI. All 9 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA18CA155. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N500MP.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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