CESSNA 310R
Onaway, MI — October 9, 2013
Event Information
| Date | October 9, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN14CA026 |
| Event ID | 20131028X93227 |
| Location | Onaway, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 45.37083, -84.22500 |
| Airport | LEO E. GOETZ COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 310R |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing at a non-towered airport at night to drop off a passenger. During the landing flare just prior to touchdown, the pilot saw three deer run onto the runway out of his periphery. One of the deer ran on to the runway and was struck by the airplane's left main landing gear. The collision folded the left main gear aft and the left wing contacted the runway as the airplane touched down. The airplane slid down the runway and veered off the left side of the runway surface before coming to rest. Examination of the airplane revealed substantial damage to the left wing and aileron.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.