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October 15, 2002 · Cirrus Design SR-20 · N137CD

Point Pleasant, WV

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 15, 2002
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Location
Point Pleasant, WV
Aircraft
Cirrus Design SR-20
Tail Number
N137CD
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC03LA007

While on final approach, the pilot spotted four deer on the runway, so he adjusted his approach to land beyond them. As the airplane touchdown 700 to 1,000 feet past the deer, the pilot spotted three more deer crossing the runway. The pilot added power, and pitched the nose of the airplane up. Two of the deer impacted the airplane. One went under the cockpit, and the other impacted the right wing. The airplane became airborne, spun to the right, and the pilot pitched the nose down. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, impacted a line of trees, and came to rest upright.

NTSB Probable Cause

An inadvertent collision with wildlife. A factor in the accident was wildlife having access to the runway environment.

Full Narrative

On October 15, 2002, about 1700 eastern daylight time, a Cirrus SR-20, N137CD, was substantially damaged while landing at the Mason County Airport (3I2), Point Pleasant, West Virginia. The student pilot and passenger received minor injuries. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the personal flight that departed Leesburg Executive Airport (JYO), Leesburg, Virginia, about 1540, destined for Point Pleasant. A flight plan was not filed, and the flight was conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot stated that while on final approach, he spotted four deer on the runway, and that he adjusted his approach to land beyond them. As the airplane touchdown 700 to 1,000 feet past the deer, the pilot spotted three more deer to his right front about 50 to 75 feet away, and crossing the runway. The pilot added power, and pitched the nose of the airplane up. Two of the deer impacted the airplane. One went under the cockpit, and the other impacted the right wing. The airplane became airborne, spun to the right, and the pilot pitched the nose down. The airplane departed the left side of the runway, impacted a line of trees, and came to rest upright. According to a witness, while the airplane was rolling out, three deer ran across the runway into the path of the airplane. The airplane collided with the deer, and spun almost 360 degrees to the right.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMason County (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCirrus Design SR-20
Tail NumberN137CD
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury Summary2 injuries (2 minor injuries)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor2
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 38 · Third Class · Minor

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 2800 ft
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 52
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time20:51
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data