Accident Details
Date
Friday, October 5, 2018
NTSB Number
GAA19CA004
Location
Marathon, TX
Event ID
20181005X24701
Coordinates
29.823333, -102.690551
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
4
Total Aboard
4
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N553CM
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310R0169
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SALE REPORTED
Address
625 AIRPORT RD
Status
Deregistered
City
GREELEY
State / Zip Code
CO 80631-9148
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during landing on a private dirt airstrip on his ranch, the airplane collided with a cow. The pilot added that he did not see the cow during the approach or on the runway during touchdown.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right engine mounts.
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# GAA19CA004