LEARJET INC 31
Mount Pleasant, MI — March 10, 2018
Event Information
| Date | March 10, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA155 |
| Event ID | 20180312X34739 |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 43.62167, -84.73722 |
| Airport | MOUNT PLEASANT MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | LEARJET INC |
| Model | 31 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 9 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane’s collision with deer during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane collided with two deer.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport/Facility Directory for the accident airport, deer may be located on, and in vicinity of the airport.
The pilot reported that there were no 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.