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October 27, 2017 · Piper PA28 151 · N4509F
West Seneca, NY
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 27, 2017
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
West Seneca, NY
Aircraft
Piper PA28 151 (1976)
Tail Number
N4509F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA032
The flight instructor reported that, in day visual meteorological conditions, during the landing roll, a deer "appeared from high grass and bushes" from the right of the runway. He added that, before he could react, the deer impacted the inboard section of the right wing. The flight instructor stopped the airplane on the runway and then taxied to the ramp without further incident The right wing 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] arpt [airport]."
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that, in day visual meteorological conditions, during the landing roll, a deer "appeared from high grass and bushes" from the right of the runway. He added that, before he could react, the deer impacted the inboard section of the right wing. The flight instructor stopped the airplane on the runway, and then taxied to the ramp without further incident The right wing 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] arpt [airport].
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:00 EDT
Nearest AirportBuffalo Airfield (0nm SW)
Runway24
Runway Length2668 ft
Runway Width59 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 151
Tail NumberN4509F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D3G · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 64 · Unknown · None
Crew 2Age 58 · None · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 15000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 36 C
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time13:54
Weather SourceWFAC