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January 30, 1998 · Cessna 500 · N9AX

Horseshoe Bay, TX

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 30, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Horseshoe Bay, TX
Aircraft
Cessna 500
Tail Number
N9AX
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW98LA114

The airplane struck deer during the landing roll on the south runway. The pilot said he made an attempt to avoid the animals, but was unable. As the airplane taxied to the ramp, fuel spilled from the left wing. An antler was found imbedded in the left wing, which had penetrated into the fuel tank. Approximately 150 gallons of fuel had drained onto the runway, taxiway, and ramp area.

NTSB Probable Cause

the entrance of deer onto the runway, which resulted in an unavoidable impact. Darknes was a related factor.

Full Narrative

On January 29, 1998, at 1910 central standard time, a Cessna 500, a twin turbojet airplane, N9AX, sustained substantial damage when it struck several deer during the landing roll at the Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport, Horseshoe Bay, Texas. The airplane was operated and flown by a private individual under Title 14 CFR Part 91. The commercial pilot and the passenger were not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the cross country flight that departed Addison Airport, Dallas, Texas, at 1800 on an IFR flight plan. During personal interviews, conducted by the investigator-in-charge, the owner and the pilot reported that, during the landing roll on the south runway, a herd of deer entered the runway environment from the east. The pilot made an attempt to avoid the animals; however, the airplane struck the deer. As the airplane taxied to the ramp, fuel spilled from the left wing. The pilot examined the airplane and found that the main gear, flaps, air brake, and wing received structural damage. An antler was found imbedded in the left wing and penetrated into the fuel tank. Approximately 150 gallons of fuel had drained onto the runway, taxiway, and ramp area.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:10 CST
Nearest AirportHorseshoe Bay (0nm)
Runway18
Runway Length6000 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 500
Tail NumberN9AX
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsP&W · JT15D-1A · Turbofan · 2200

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · First Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightBright Night
Wind20° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55 / 48
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time02:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data