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June 14, 2001 · Smith Aerostar 600 · N7484S

Wonewoc, WI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 14, 2001
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Wonewoc, WI
Aircraft
Smith Aerostar 600
Tail Number
N7484S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CHI01LA174

The pilot said he was landing on runway 28 at Three Castles Airpark following a 50 minute flight. As the main landing gear wheels were touching down on the runway, he hit a deer. The airplane rolled down the runway normally and was slowed. The pilot said that he couldn't turn the nose wheel to exit the runway. An examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.

NTSB Probable Cause

The deer on the runway as the airplane was landing.

Full Narrative

On June 14, 2001, at approximately 1200 central daylight time, a Smith Aerostar 600, N7484S, operated by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage during landing on runway 28 (2,740 feet by 90 feet, dry asphalt) at the Three Castles Airpark (4D1), Wonewoc, Wisconsin, when it struck a deer. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The personal flight was being conducted under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 91 without a flight plan. The pilot reported no injuries. The cross-country flight originated at Kenosha, Wisconsin, at 1100, and was en route to Wonewoc, Wisconsin. In his written statement, the pilot said he was landing on runway 28 at 4D1 following a 50 minute flight. As the main landing gear wheels were touching down on the runway, he hit a deer. The airplane rolled down the runway normally and was slowed. The pilot said that he couldn't turn the nose wheel to exit the runway. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector examined the airplane at the 4D1. The nose gear trunion was bent rearward. The aft bulkhead of the forward wheel well was bent inward. The forward pressure bulkhead and right forward cabin wall near the pilot's rudder pedals were bent inward. The cabin floor beneath the control pedestal was bent upward. Flight control continuity was confirmed. An examination of the airplane's engines, engine controls and other systems revealed no anomalies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:00 CDT
Nearest AirportThree Castles Airpark (0nm W)
Runway28
Runway Length2790 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftSmith Aerostar 600
Tail NumberN7484S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 290 | Lycoming · IO-540 · Reciprocating · 290
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 44 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 3800 ft
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time19:00
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data