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February 23, 2004 · Cessna 172N · N738EK
Youngstown, OH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 23, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Youngstown, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N
Tail Number
N738EK
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC04CA076
During the landing flare, the student pilot felt an impact on the right side of the empennage. The student pilot looked back and observed that the airplane had struck a deer, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer. The student pilot then taxied the airplane uneventfully to the ramp area.
NTSB Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
Full Narrative
On February 23, 2004, at 1756 eastern standard time, a Cessna 172N, N738EK, was substantially damaged while landing at Youngstown Elser Metro Airport (4G4), Youngstown, Ohio. The certificated student pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the local solo instructional flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The student pilot reported that she was landing on runway 10, a 4,012-foot long, 50-foot wide, asphalt runway. During the flare, she felt an impact on the right side of the empennage. The student pilot looked back and observed that the airplane had struck a deer. The student pilot then taxied the airplane uneventfully to the ramp area. Examination of the airplane by a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspector revealed substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:56 EST
Nearest AirportYoungstown Elser Metro Airport (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length4012 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N
Tail NumberN738EK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 30 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind90°
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point37 C / 0 C
Altimeter0