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November 20, 2016 · Cessna 172 M · N4331R
Dayton, TN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 20, 2016
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Dayton, TN
Aircraft
Cessna 172 M (1974)
Tail Number
N4331R
Operator
Consolidated Aviation Services
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA079
According to the student pilot, the single-engine airplane was configured in a crab profile during the landing. After the flare, the airplane settled into ground effect and a deer then approached the airplane from the left and struck the left main landing gear. The pilot initiated a go-around, but the left wing struck the ground. The airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear, the nose landing gear collapsed, and the airplane slid to a stop after exiting the runway to the right. The firewall sustained substantial damage. The airport facility directory stated that deer were present on and near the airport. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.
Full Narrative
According to the student pilot, the single engine airplane was configured in a crab profile during the landing. After the flare, the airplane settled into ground effect and was struck by a deer. The student pilot reported that the deer approached from the left and struck the left main landing gear. He initiated a go-around, but the left wing struck the ground. The airplane landed hard on the nose landing gear, the nose landing gear collapsed and the airplane slid to a stop after exiting the runway to the right. Substantial damage was sustained to the firewall. The airport facility directory states that deer are present on, and in the vicinity of the airport. The pilot reported that there were no pre-accident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 EST
Nearest AirportMark Anton (0nm S)
Runway21
Runway Length5001 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172 M
Tail NumberN4331R
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorConsolidated Aviation Services
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 0
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 59 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 16 C
Altimeter30.28 inHg
Observation Time18:55
Weather SourceWFAC