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May 31, 1998 · Piper PA-28R-200 · N9324N

Sikesville, MO

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 31, 1998
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Sikesville, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-28R-200
Tail Number
N9324N
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI98LA181

Two deer ran across the runway as the airplane was at an altitude of 10-15 feet agl during the landing flare. The pilot attempted to climb the airplane over the deer. He stated the airplane was '...behind my power curve...' and he was unable to maintain directional control. The airplane veered off the left side of the runway where it contacted a small group of trees.

NTSB Probable Cause

the deer which ran in front of the airplane during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate airspeed which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control of the airplane as he attempted to avoid deer, and the trees which the airplane contacted.

Full Narrative

On May 31, 1998, at 1400 central daylight time, a Piper PA-28R- 200, N9324N, operated by a commercial pilot collided with trees and the terrain following a loss of control during a go-around at the Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport, Sikeston, Missouri. The 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions and no flight plan was filed. The pilot received minor injuries and the passenger was not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated from Somerville, Tennessee, at 1255 cdt. The pilot stated that at an altitude of about 10-15 feet above the ground, during his landing flare, two deer ran across the runway. He reported, "...I tried to go up and over them but I was behind my power curve and was unable to maintain directional control due to the crosswind and torque of the engine." The airplane veered to the left and off the side of the runway where it contacted a small group of trees.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 CDT
Nearest AirportSIKESTON (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5502 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28R-200
Tail NumberN9324N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind230° @ 13 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time18:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data