GRENIER RAYMOND VANS AIRCRAFT
Keene, NH — May 11, 2016
Event Information
| Date | May 11, 2016 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA16CA230 |
| Event ID | 20160511X50135 |
| Location | Keene, NH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.89833, -72.27084 |
| Airport | DILLANT-HOPKINS |
| Highest Injury | MINR |
Aircraft
| Make | GRENIER RAYMOND |
| Model | VANS AIRCRAFT |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 1 |
Probable Cause
The airplane striking a deer during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, during the landing roll, two deer ran on to the runway. He reported that the airplane struck one of the deer, exited the right side of the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to vertical stabilizer and rudder.
The flight instructor reported that there were not any pre-accident mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident.
The pilot did not submit the 6120 Report of Aircraft accident Form as requested by the investigator.
The comments section of the FAA Airport Facilities Directory for the accident airport includes the comment: WILDLIFE ON & INVOF (in vicinity of) ARPT.
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.