N19YMCESSNA 3052023-10-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

CESSNA 305S/N: 22827

Summary

On October 28, 2023, a Cessna 305 (N19YM) was involved in an accident near Williamston, NC. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA24LA025. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N19YM.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 28, 2023
NTSB Number
ERA24LA025
Location
Williamston, NC
Event ID
20231031193329
Coordinates
35.862193, -77.178201
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
22827
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
305

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PLASTER WILLIAM L
Address
146 RIVERBOAT DR
Status
Deregistered
City
WASHINGTON
State / Zip Code
NC 27889-9717
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA24LA025