Alon A2
Sandpoint, ID — June 17, 2008
Event Information
| Date | June 17, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | LAX08CA186 |
| Event ID | 20080710X01012 |
| Location | Sandpoint, ID |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 48.29945, -116.56028 |
| Airport | Sandpoint Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Alon |
| Model | A2 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing touch-and-go landings on runway 01. Following the third landing, right at liftoff on departure (70 to 75 mph), the right wing struck a deer. The airplane veered right, and the pilot was unable to regain control. The airplane impacted the airport's perimeter fence. Both wings were damaged, the empennage was nearly separated from the fuselage, and the empennage was broken at two locations. The sun had set approximately 40 minutes before the accident.
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.