ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 142096
Last updated: 17 November 2020
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| Date: | 01-JAN-2012 |
| Time: | 16:30 |
| Type: |  Christen Eagle II |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N45WM |
| C/n / msn: | MCADAM-0001 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Eureka, CA -
 United States of America
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| Phase: | Landing |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | Eureka, CA (EKA) |
| Eureka, CA (EKA) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
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 realized that the airplane had likely incurred damage that could hinder further flight, so he retarded the engine power and landed without further incident. 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.
Probable Cause: A collision with a deer while landing.
Sources:
NTSB: https://www.ntsb.gov/_layouts/ntsb.aviation/brief.aspx?ev_id=20111230X02532&key=1
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 27-Jan-2012 17:54 | Geno | Added |
| 01-Apr-2012 22:57 | Geno | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
| 21-Dec-2016 19:26 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Time, Damage, Category, Investigating agency] |
| 27-Nov-2017 17:53 | ASN Update Bot | Updated [Cn, Other fatalities, Nature, Departure airport, Destination airport, Source, Narrative] |
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