BEECH G35
Placerville, CA — December 2, 2013
Event Information
| Date | December 2, 2013 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR14CA060 |
| Event ID | 20131203X32402 |
| Location | Placerville, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.72417, -120.75333 |
| Airport | PLACERVILLE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | G35 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane's collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that after the airplane touched down he saw a deer on the runway. There was not enough room to perform an aborted landing so he applied full brakes. After impacting the deer with the right wing, which resulted in substantial damage, the airplane veered off the runway and down an embankment. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.