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August 18, 2010 · Cessna TP206B · N8611Z

Saint Maries, ID

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Saint Maries, ID
Aircraft
Cessna TP206B
Tail Number
N8611Z
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR10CA409

The certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that during the landing roll a deer ran onto the runway in front of the airplane. The CFI applied full power and pulled up the nose to attempt a go-around. The deer struck the airplane’s nose and right main landing gear. The CFI reported that he could not maintain control of the airplane and the airplane struck the ground, sliding approximately 500 feet before coming to a rest. The airplane’s wings and empennage were substantially damaged. The CFI stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

NTSB Probable Cause

A loss of aircraft control during takeoff due to an inadvertent collision with a deer that ran onto the runway.

Full Narrative

The certificated flight instructor (CFI) reported that during the landing roll, a deer ran onto the runway in front of the airplane. The CFI applied full power and pulled up the nose to attempt a go around. The deer struck the airplane’s nose and right main landing gears followed by the empennage. The CFI reported he could not maintain control of the airplane and the airplane struck the ground and slid approximately 500 feet before coming to a rest. The airplane’s wings and empennage were substantially damaged. The CFI stated there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 PDT
Nearest AirportSt Maries Municipal (0nm)
Runway10
Runway Length4250 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna TP206B
Tail NumberN8611Z
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · TSIO-520-C · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 57 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind50° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46
Altimeter29.79 inHg
Observation Time02:35
Weather SourceWFAC

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