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June 8, 2013 · Stiegelmeyer John R VANS RV-7A · N717JR
Vinton, IA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Vinton, IA
Aircraft
Stiegelmeyer John R VANS RV-7A
Tail Number
N717JR
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA337
According to the pilot, during a day landing at a non-tower-controlled airport, the airplane had just touched down and was traveling at about 60 mph when the pilot saw four deer running across the runway. He reported that he had no time to react and could not avoid hitting one of the deer. The collision resulted in a rupture of the fuel cell in the wing, and substantial damage to the wing spar, engine compartment firewall, and lower fuselage.
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 a day landing at a non-tower-controlled airport, the airplane had just touched down and was traveling at about 60 mph when the pilot saw four deer running across the runway. He reported that he had no time to react and could not avoid hitting one of the deer. The collision resulted in a rupture of the fuel cell in the wing, and substantial damage to the wing spar, engine compartment firewall, and lower fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time12:30 CDT
Nearest AirportVinton Veterans Memorial (0nm)
Runway16
Runway Length2500 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftStiegelmeyer John R VANS RV-7A
Tail NumberN717JR
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSubaru · ALL MDLS A/B · Reciprocating · 400
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind180° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52
Altimeter29.93 inHg
Observation Time17:15
Weather SourceWFAC