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May 20, 2012 · Cessna 172R · N456MB
Crossville, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Crossville, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172R
Tail Number
N456MB
Operator
Citadel Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA347
According to the pilot, during the landing roll he noticed a deer on the runway. In an attempt to avoid hitting the deer, he applied the brakes and the airplane skidded off the runway and collided with a ditch. The postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that it sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the landing roll he noticed a deer on the runway. In an attempt to avoid hitting the deer he applied the brakes and the airplane skidded off of the runway. The airplane continued off of the runway and collided into a ditch. The post accident examination of the airplane revealed that it sustained substantial damage to the firewall. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportCrossville Memorial Airport (0nm)
Runway08
Runway Length5418 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172R
Tail NumberN456MB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCitadel Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO360 SER A&C · Reciprocating · 200
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 64 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind10° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point55
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC