CESSNA 305
Williamston, NC — October 28, 2023
Event Information
| Date | October 28, 2023 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA24LA025 |
| Event ID | 20231031193329 |
| Location | Williamston, NC |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 35.86219, -77.17820 |
| Airport | MARTIN COUNTY |
| Highest Injury | SERS |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 305 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 2 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 0 |
| Total Injured | 2 |
Probable Cause
Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.
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.