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May 16, 2012 · Cessna A185F · N4742E
Crystal Falls, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 16, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Crystal Falls, MI
Aircraft
Cessna A185F
Tail Number
N4742E
Operator
Whitehead Dennis C
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA305
Two deer ran out of a wooded area and toward the runway from left to right in front of the airplane during the landing roll. The pilot applied left rudder in an attempt to avoid the deer, assuming they were going to continue across the runway. One of the deer continued across the runway. The other deer stopped on the runway and turned around to go back into the woods. The pilot applied right rudder in order to avoid the second deer and the airplane ground-looped. The left wing was substantially damaged when it contacted the ground during the ground loop.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot's abrupt maneuver to avoid deer that unexpectedly ran into the airplane's path during the landing roll.
Full Narrative
Two deer ran out of a wooded area and toward the runway from left to right in front of the airplane during the landing roll. The pilot applied left rudder in an attempt to avoid the deer, assuming they were going to continue across the runway. One of the deer continued across the runway. The other deer stopped on the runway and turned around going back into the woods. The pilot applied right rudder in order to avoid the second deer and the airplane ground looped. The left wing was substantially damaged when it contacted the terrain during the ground loop.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time16:45 CDT
Nearest AirportIron County Airport (0nm)
Runway30
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna A185F
Tail NumberN4742E
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWhitehead Dennis C
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-D29B · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind320° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 21 C
Altimeter30.05 inHg
Observation Time21:45
Weather SourceWFAC