Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
NTSB Number
GAA20CA080
Location
Fitzgerald, GA
Event ID
20191112X40210
Coordinates
31.683889, -83.270835
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 impact with a deer while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
PART TIME AVIATION LLC
Address
402 S PETERSON AVE
City
DOUGLAS
State / Zip Code
GA 31533
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll at night, a deer ran across the runway and struck the right side of the airplane. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the ramp without further incident.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the nose wheel.
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# GAA20CA080