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May 11, 2016 · Grenier Raymond VANS Aircraft RV-8 · N220RG
Keene, NH
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 11, 2016
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Location
Keene, NH
Aircraft
Grenier Raymond VANS Aircraft RV-8 (2007)
Tail Number
N220RG
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA16CA230
According to the flight instructor, during the landing roll, two deer ran on to the runway. He reported that the airplane struck one of the deer, exited the right side of the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to vertical stabilizer and rudder. The flight instructor reported that there were not any pre-accident mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident. The pilot did not submit the 6120 Report of Aircraft accident Form as requested by the investigator. The comments section of the FAA Airport Facilities Directory for the accident airport includes the comment: WILDLIFE ON & INVOF (in vicinity of) ARPT.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane striking a deer during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
Full Narrative
According to the flight instructor, during the landing roll, two deer ran on to the runway. He reported that the airplane struck one of the deer, exited the right side of the runway and nosed over. The airplane sustained substantial damage to vertical stabilizer and rudder. The flight instructor reported that there were not any pre-accident mechanical failures or anomalies with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation prior to the accident. The pilot did not submit the 6120 Report of Aircraft accident Form as requested by the investigator. The comments section of the FAA Airport Facilities Directory for the accident airport includes the comment: WILDLIFE ON & INVOF (in vicinity of) ARPT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:45 EDT
Nearest AirportDillant-Hopkins (0nm SW)
Runway02
Runway Length6201 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGrenier Raymond VANS Aircraft RV-8
Tail NumberN220RG
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-A1B6 · Reciprocating · 200
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury), 1 uninjured
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured1
Total2
Crew 1Age 63 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind30° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 / 36 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC