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October 24, 1986 · Beech V35A · N8360N
La Pointe, WI
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 24, 1986
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
La Pointe, WI
Aircraft
Beech V35A
Tail Number
N8360N
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI87LA014
THE ACFT STRUCK A DEER DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND COMPLETE THE LANDING EVEN THOUGH THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING AND ITS ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE.
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THE ACFT STRUCK A DEER DURING THE LANDING FLARE. THE PLT WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE ACFT AND COMPLETE THE LANDING EVEN THOUGH THE ACFT SUSTAINED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT WING AND ITS ASSOCIATED STRUCTURE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:47 CDT
Nearest AirportMadeline Island (0nm N)
Runway4
Runway Length3000 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech V35A
Tail NumberN8360N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-B/BA · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO