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July 22, 2011 · Piper PA-32-260 · N3815W
Bolivar, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 22, 2011
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Bolivar, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA-32-260
Tail Number
N3815W
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA501
During the landing flare and touchdown, the aiplane struck a deer. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing leading edge, which was part of the integral fuel tank. The Airport Facility Directory remarks for the airport stated that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
The airplane was landing at the destination airport when it struck a deer upon touchdown. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing leading edge, which was part of the integral fuel tank. The pilot stated that the airport had not been recently mowed and the vegetation along each side of the runway was more than 36 inches high, which may have acted as an attractant to wildlife. The Airport Facility Directory remarks for the airport stated that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:23 CDT
Nearest AirportBolivar Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-32-260
Tail NumberN3815W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-540 · Reciprocating
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 68 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind130° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 8000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.85 inHg
Observation Time00:52
Weather SourceWFAC