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November 12, 2019 · Symphony Aircraft Ind SA 160 · N844SA
Fitzgerald, GA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 12, 2019
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fitzgerald, GA
Aircraft
Symphony Aircraft Ind SA 160 (2006)
Tail Number
N844SA
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA20CA080
The pilot reported that, during the landing roll, a deer ran across the runway and struck the airplane's right side. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the nosewheel. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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 the landing roll at night, a deer ran across the runway and struck the right side of the airplane. The pilot was able to taxi the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage aft of the nose wheel. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EST
Nearest AirportFitzgerald Muni (0nm ESE)
Runway02
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width101 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Flight Plan ActivatedUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftSymphony Aircraft Ind SA 160
Tail NumberN844SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-D2A · Reciprocating · 160
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 33 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 57
Altimeter30.10 inHg
Observation Time23:35
Weather SourceWFAC