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March 10, 2018 · Learjet 31 A · N500MP

Mount Pleasant, MI

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
March 10, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (9 uninjured)
Location
Mount Pleasant, MI
Aircraft
Learjet 31 A (2000)
Tail Number
N500MP
Operator
N500Mp
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA155

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane collided with two deer. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport/Facility Directory for the accident airport, deer may be located on, and in vicinity of the airport. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C

Full Narrative

The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane collided with two deer. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, Airport/Facility Directory for the accident airport, deer may be located on, and in vicinity of the airport. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:45 EST
Nearest AirportMount Pleasant Muni (0nm ENE)
Runway27
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftLearjet 31 A
Tail NumberN500MP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorN500Mp
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeTurbojet
Engine DetailsHoneywell · TFE731 · Turbojet · 3500 | Honeywell · TFE732 · Turbojet · 1550
Seats10

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (9 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured9
Total9
Crew 1Age 57 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 55 · Second Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingOvercast 5500 ft
Temperature / Dew Point28 C / 19 C
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Observation Time01:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data