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September 20, 2012 · Learjet 36A · C-FEMT

New Haven, CT

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (5 uninjured)
Location
New Haven, CT
Aircraft
Learjet 36A
Tail Number
C-FEMT
Operator
Fox Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA12CA592

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, he noticed two deer on the right side of the runway that were moving into the path of the airplane. He aborted the takeoff and applied maximum braking, but the airplane subsequently struck a deer with the right wing, resulting in substantial damage to the spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Airport personnel indicated that deer are not a known problem at the airport and that postaccident discussions between airport personnel and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are underway to install a full airport perimeter fence. In addition, the airport readjusted the agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Management Division in order to improve wildlife hazard mitigation strategies.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C

Full Narrative

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, he noticed two deer on the right side of the runway that were moving into the path of the airplane. He announced to abort the takeoff and applied maximum braking aborting the takeoff, but the airplane subsequently struck a deer with the right wing resulting in substantial damage to the spar. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. Airport personnel indicated that deer are not a known problem at the airport, and that postaccident discussions between airport personnel and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are underway to install a full airport perimeter fence. In addition, the airport readjusted the agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Management Division in order to improve wildlife hazard mitigation strategies.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:02 EDT
Nearest AirportTweed-New Haven Airport (0nm)
Runway20
Runway Length5600 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 36A
Tail NumberC-FEMT
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFox Flight
Operating RulePart 129
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbofan
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TFE731-2B-2C · Turbofan · 3500 | Honeywell · TFE731-2B-2C · Turbofan · 3500
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (5 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured5
Total5
Crew 1Age 39 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 31 · First Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 11 kt, gusting 18 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 25000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 54
Altimeter30.17 inHg
Observation Time17:53
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data