N478SADIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG2024-12-28 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NGS/N: 40.NC208

Summary

On December 28, 2024, a Diamond Aircraft Ind INC DA 40 NG (N478SA) was involved in an incident near Monticello, IA. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The on-ground collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA066. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N478SA.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, December 28, 2024
NTSB Number
CEN25LA066
Location
Monticello, IA
Event ID
20241230199491
Coordinates
42.220362, -91.163298
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The on-ground collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC
Serial Number
40.NC208
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
2022
Model / ICAO
DA 40 NGDA40
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
5
FAA Model
DA 40 NG

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
M U D Y PROPERTIES LLC
Address
55 W 14TH ST STE 101
City
HELENA
State / Zip Code
MT 59601-3387
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# CEN25LA066