Summary
On November 12, 2019, a Symphony Aircraft Ind INC SA (N844SA) was involved in an incident near Fitzgerald, GA. All 1 person 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 impact with a deer while landing.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report GAA20CA080. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N844SA.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane’s impact with a deer while landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
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