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November 9, 1994 · Cessna 150 · N9143U

Tomahawk, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1994
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Tomahawk, WI
Aircraft
Cessna 150
Tail Number
N9143U
Operator
Randall J Olszewski
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI95LA033

WHILE FLARING THE AIRPLANE FOR TOUCHDOWN, TWO DEER SUDDENLY APPEARED OFF TO THE RIGHT OF THE AIRPLANE. IN AN EFFORT TO AVOID STRIKING THE DEER, THE PILOT PULLED THE NOSE OF THE AIRPLANE UP. THE AIRPLANE'S MAIN LANDING GEAR STRUCK THE DEER. AFTER THE INITIAL IMPACT, ONE OF THE DEER WAS THROWN INTO THE AIRPLANE'S RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE PILOT WAS ABLE TO LAND THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.

NTSB Probable Cause

the collision with deer during landing - flare/touchdown.

Full Narrative

On November 8, 1994, at 1820 central standard time, a Cessna 150, N9143U, was substantially damaged when it struck two deer while landing at Tomahawk Regional Airport, Tomahawk, Wisconsin. The private pilot and passenger were not injured. The 14 CFR Part 91 local pleasure flight originated from Tomahawk, Wisconsin, at 1630 without flight plan in visual meteorological conditions. According to the pilot, he saw a deer on the threshold of runway 09 as he was preparing to land. The deer moved to the side of the runway and pilot decided to land the airplane after he did not see anymore deer on the runway. The pilot stated the runway lights and the airplane's landing lights were on at the time. During the landing flare, two deer suddenly appeared off to the right of the airplane. In an effort to avoid striking the deer, the pilot pulled the nose of the airplane up. The airplane's main landing gear struck the two deer. After the initial impact, one of the deer was thrown into the airplane's right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot was able to land the airplane without further incident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:20 CST
Nearest AirportTomahawk Regional Airport (0nm)
Runway9
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 150
Tail NumberN9143U
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorRandall J Olszewski
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-200-A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind360° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO

Appendix: Source Data