Aviation Accident Summary CEN10CA460

Shell Lake, WI, USA

Aircraft #1

N701PS

CESSNA T210M

Analysis

During the landing roll, at approximately 30 knots, the airplane impacted a deer that had suddenly emerged from a low-lying area located to the right of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged during the collision with the deer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Factual Information

During landing roll, at approximately 30 knots, the airplane impacted a deer that suddenly emerged from a low-lying area located off the right side of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer was damaged during the collision with the deer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.

Probable Cause and Findings

The collision with the deer during landing roll.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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