MCADAM W E CHRISTEN EAGLE II
Eureka, CA — January 2, 2012
Event Information
| Date | January 2, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | WPR12CA073 |
| Event ID | 20111230X02532 |
| Location | Eureka, CA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.80333, -124.11278 |
| Airport | Murray Field Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | MCADAM W E |
| Model | CHRISTEN EAGLE II |
| 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 while landing.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that during the landing flare, he noticed a deer (or possibly several deer) move onto the runway. In response, he added power and attempted to maneuver away from the animal(s). The airplane impacted what he believed to be a deer. The pilot retarded the engine power thinking that the airplane had likely incurred damage that would hinder further flight to complete a go-around. The left wing sustained substantial damage to the leading edge. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation
The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Facilities Directory for the airport contained a note stating that there are deer occasionally on the runway.
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.