Cessna 310
Marathon, TX, October 5, 2018
Event Information
| Date | October 5, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| Location | Marathon, TX |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 29.82333, -102.69055 |
| Airport | Desert Mountain Ranch |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
| NTSB Number | GAA19CA004 |
| Event ID | 20181005X24701 |
Aircraft
| Make | Cessna |
| Model | 310 |
| Registration # | N553CM |
| Operator | Cessna 205 Llc |
| Owner | Cessna 205 Llc |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 4 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during landing on a private dirt airstrip on his ranch, the airplane collided with a cow. The pilot added that he did not see the cow during the approach or on the runway during touchdown.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right engine mounts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions 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.