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September 28, 2008 · Piper PA 28-161 · N8369A

Beverly, MA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 28, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Beverly, MA
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-161
Tail Number
N8369A
Operator
Beverly Flight Center
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC08CA327

The certified flight instructor (CFI) of the Piper PA 28-161 stated that he, a student pilot, and a passenger were conducting an instructional flight in actual instrument meteorological conditions. They returned to their home airport on a cross-country flight, and the CFI executed an instrument approach uneventfully. The airplane then landed on runway 16, a 5,001-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway. About 5 seconds after touch down, while traveling about 50 knots, the CFI observed four or five deer on the right side of the runway. While the other deer scattered away from the runway, one deer ran onto the runway and into the airplane. The CFI swerved the airplane in an attempt to avoid the impact, but was unable. During the impact, the right wing sustained substantial damage.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Not specified - C

Full Narrative

The certified flight instructor (CFI) of the Piper PA 28-161 stated that he, a student pilot, and a passenger were conducting an instructional flight in actual instrument meteorological conditions. They returned to their home airport on a cross-country flight, and the CFI executed an instrument approach uneventfully. The airplane then landed on runway 16, a 5,001-foot long, 100-foot wide, asphalt runway. About 5 seconds after touch down, while traveling about 50 knots, the CFI observed four or five deer on the right side of the runway. While the other deer scattered away from the runway, one deer ran onto the runway and into the airplane. The CFI swerved the airplane in an attempt to avoid the impact, but was unable. During the impact, the right wing sustained substantial damage. The reported weather at the airport, about 30 minutes after the accident, included wind from 140 degrees at 5 knots, overcast ceiling at 300 feet, and visibility 7 miles.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:26 EDT
Nearest AirportBeverly Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA 28-161
Tail NumberN8369A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorBeverly Flight Center
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 51 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDusk
Wind140° @ 5 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingOvercast 300 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 64 F
Altimeter29.81 inHg
Observation Time22:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data