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January 17, 2002 · Piper PA-28-151 · N6910F

Bessemer, AL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 17, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bessemer, AL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-151
Tail Number
N6910F
Operator
Bessemer Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ATL02LA040

A Piper PA-28-151, collided with a deer, while conducting touch and go landings. During the instructional flight a deer ran across the runway from the right side of the airplane. The airplane collided with the deer on the leading edge of the right wing.

NTSB Probable Cause

On ground collision with an animal during landing.

Full Narrative

On January 17, 2002, at 0830 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-28-151, N6910F, registered to C&S Aviation Inc. and operated Bessemer Aviation under Title 14 CFR part 91, collided with a deer, during a landing roll at Bessemer Airport, Bessemer, Alabama. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of accident and no flight plan was filed. The Certified Flight Instructor and his student did not receive any injuries. The airplane was substantially damaged. The flight departed from Bessemer, Alabama, at 0815. According to the Certified Flight Instructor while conducting touch and go landings to runway 23 at Bessemer Airport, he heard his student yell out "deer". At this time he felt a impact on the right side of the airplane. The airplane swerved to the right and came to a stop partially off the runway. The CFI and his student determined that they had stuck the deer that ran across the runway. Examination of the airplane revealed, a one foot dent on the leading edge of the right wing and buckling of the right aileron. There were no other reports of deer activity prior to the collision.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time07:30 CST
Nearest AirportBESSEMER (0nm N)
Runway23
Runway Length5700 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-151
Tail NumberN6910F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBessemer Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 45 · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility9 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point32 C / 36 C
Altimeter30.19 inHg
Observation Time13:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data