PIPER PA46
Franklin, VA — July 16, 2017
Event Information
| Date | July 16, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA446 |
| Event ID | 20170724X83533 |
| Location | Franklin, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.70028, -76.90222 |
| Airport | FRANKLIN MUNI-JOHN BEVERLY ROS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | PIPER |
| Model | PA46 |
| 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
A collision with a deer during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a day visual metrological condition flight, just after touch down, a deer jumped out onto the runway. He added that he made a "hard left turn," into soft grass next to the runway, and as the airplane was almost stopped, the nose wheel collapsed.
The engine mounts and firewall sustained substantial damage.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
The Federal Aviation Administration Chart Supplement for the airport stated in part: "Deer on and invof [in the vicinity of] airport."
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.