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September 8, 2013 · Cessna 172B · N7619X
Shellman Bluff, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 8, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Shellman Bluff, GA
Aircraft
Cessna 172B (1960)
Tail Number
N7619X
Operator
Wilson Curtis E
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA13CA414
The pilot reported that he was landing at a private airport after a cross-country flight. During the landing flare, just prior to touchdown, a small deer ran onto the runway toward the airplane. The pilot increased engine power and attempted to climb; however, the deer struck and substantially damaged the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reduced engine power and subsequently landed on the runway without further incident. The pilot indicated that he did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Contributed to outcome - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was landing at a private airport after a cross-country flight. During the landing flare, just prior to touchdown, a small deer ran onto the runway toward the airplane. The pilot increased engine power and attempted to climb; however, the deer struck and substantially damaged the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reduced engine power and subsequently landed on the runway without further incident. The pilot indicated that he did not experience any preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest AirportEagle Neck (0nm NE)
Runway19
Runway Length3527 ft
Runway Width41 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172B
Tail NumberN7619X
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorWilson Curtis E
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · 0-300 SER · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.90 inHg
Observation Time19:58
Weather SourceWFAC