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August 21, 2006 · Piper PA 38-112 · N6401A
Chesapeake, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 21, 2006
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Chesapeake, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA 38-112
Tail Number
N6401A
Operator
Bishop Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC06CA212
While performing a landing at night, the pilot of a Piper PA 38-112 saw a deer about 30 feet ahead of the airplane in the center of the runway. He added power, steered to the left, and struck a second deer that was out of his view with the left main landing gear. The left main landing gear then separated, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane came to rest off the left side of the runway after striking several runway lights. The pilot stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
The presence of deer on the runway during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision. A factor in the accident was the dark night.
Full Narrative
While performing a landing at night, the pilot of a Piper PA 38-112 saw a deer about 30 feet ahead of the airplane in the center of the runway. He added power, steered to the left, and struck a second deer that was out of his view with the left main landing gear. The left main landing gear then separated, the left wing contacted the ground, and the airplane came to rest off the left side of the runway after striking several runway lights. The pilot stated that there were no deficiencies with the performance and handling of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:20 EDT
Nearest AirportHampton Roads Executive (0nm)
Runway02
Runway Length3524 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 38-112
Tail NumberN6401A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBishop Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 112
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 21 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDark Night
Wind200° @ 9 kt
Visibility9 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 5000 ft
Altimeter29.88 inHg
Observation Time23:53
Weather SourceWFAC