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August 31, 2020 · Beechcraft C90A · N982SB
Fortuna, CA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 31, 2020
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Fortuna, CA
Aircraft
Beechcraft C90A (1998)
Tail Number
N982SB
Operator
Guardian Flight
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR20CA312
The pilot of a multi-engine airplane reported that, during the night landing, a deer ran across the runway and struck the left engine. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The left engine mount was substantially damaged. 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)-Effect on equipment
Full Narrative
The pilot of a multi-engine airplane reported that, during the night landing, a deer ran across the runway and struck the left engine. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The left engine mount was substantially damaged. 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 Time22:00 PDT
Nearest AirportRohnerville (0nm SW)
Runway11
Runway Length4005 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeechcraft C90A
Tail NumberN982SB
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorGuardian Flight
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeTurboprop
Engine DetailsPratt & Whitney · PT6A-135A · Turboprop · 750 | Pratt & Whitney · PT6A-135A · Turboprop · 750
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 64 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind110° @ 4 kt
Visibility8 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point52 / 46
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time05:15
Weather SourceWFAC