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June 17, 2008 · Alon A2 · N1018S
Sandpoint, ID
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 17, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Sandpoint, ID
Aircraft
Alon A2
Tail Number
N1018S
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
LAX08CA186
The pilot reported that he was performing touch-and-go landings on runway 01. Following the third landing, right at liftoff on departure (70 to 75 mph), the right wing struck a deer. The airplane veered right, and the pilot was unable to regain control. The airplane impacted the airport's perimeter fence. Both wings were damaged, the empennage was nearly separated from the fuselage, and the empennage was broken at two locations. The sun had set approximately 40 minutes before the accident.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was performing touch-and-go landings on runway 01. Following the third landing, right at liftoff on departure (70 to 75 mph), the right wing struck a deer. The airplane veered right, and the pilot was unable to regain control. The airplane impacted the airport's perimeter fence. Both wings were damaged, the empennage was nearly separated from the fuselage, and the empennage was broken at two locations. The sun had set approximately 40 minutes before the accident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSandpoint Airport (0nm)
Runway01
Runway Length5501 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftAlon A2
Tail NumberN1018S
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C90-16F · Reciprocating · 90
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 45 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time04:20
Weather SourceWFAC