Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CEN09CA515

Carrollton, OH, USA

Aircraft #1

N736UD

CESSNA TR182

Analysis

The pilot stated that during a night landing, he had a smooth touchdown and during roll out, moving about 25 to 30 knots, he heard a "loud thump." The passenger saw the impacted deer. The pilot reported this was the second deer strike within the last twelve months at the airport.

Factual Information

The pilot stated that during a night landing, he had a smooth touchdown and during roll out, moving about 25 to 30 knots, he heard a "loud thump." The pilot said that his passenger saw the impacted deer. The pilot reported that this was the second deer strike within the last twelve months at the airport.

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane's impact with the deer during the night landing.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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