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July 16, 2017 · Piper PA46 350P · N41827
Franklin, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Franklin, VA
Aircraft
Piper PA46 350P (2000)
Tail Number
N41827
Operator
Dw Miller Construction
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA17CA446
The pilot reported that, during a day, visual meteorological conditions flight, just after touchdown, a deer jumped out onto the runway. He added that he made a "hard left turn" into soft grass next to the runway, and as the airplane was almost stopped, the nosewheel collapsed. The engine mounts and firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Chart Supplement for the airport stated, in part: "Deer on and…[in the vicinity of] airport."
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during a day visual metrological condition flight, just after touch down, a deer jumped out onto the runway. He added that he made a "hard left turn," into soft grass next to the runway, and as the airplane was almost stopped, the nose wheel collapsed. The engine mounts and firewall sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Chart Supplement for the airport stated in part: "Deer on and invof [in the vicinity of] airport."
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:30 EDT
Nearest AirportFranklin Muni-John Beverly Ros (0nm WSW)
Runway27
Runway Length4976 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA46 350P
Tail NumberN41827
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorDw Miller Construction
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540AE2A · Reciprocating · 350
Seats6
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 71 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 4 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.86 inHg
Observation Time18:34
Weather SourceWFAC