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November 9, 1998 · Piper PA-32-260 · N4808S

Baltimore, MD

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 9, 1998
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Baltimore, MD
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N4808S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
IAD99LA014

During the landing roll on runway 33R at the Baltimore-Washington International airport, the pilot encountered two deer crossing the runway from left to right. The aircraft missed one deer but collided with the second. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed.

NTSB Probable Cause

An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway. A contributing factor was night conditions.

Full Narrative

On November 9, 1998, at 0344 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N4808S, registered to and being operated by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a deer during the landing roll at Baltimore-Washington International airport, Baltimore, Maryland. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological night conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. The flight, which was personal in nature, was to have been conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Reading, Pennsylvania, approximately 0310. According to the pilot, during the landing roll on runway 33R, the airplane collided with a deer that was on the runway. He reported that there were two deer, and that they were moving from left to right. He stated that he missed the first one, but the second one struck the right wing leading edge. The pilot radioed the tower and reported the incident. The subsequent inspection of the runway revealed a dead deer. The Airport Facility Directory stated in part, "Deer and birds occasionally on and in vicinity of airport." Additionally, the Baltimore-Washington International airport has a wildlife hazard management plan in place in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time03:44 EST
Nearest AirportBaltimore-Washington Intl (0nm)
Runway33R
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN4808S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating · 260
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingOvercast 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.00 inHg
Observation Time08:54
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data