Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary GAA16CA346

Flushing, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N21553

CESSNA 172

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that during a night landing he collided with a deer on the runway during touchdown. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane. The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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