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June 19, 2021 · Cessna 310R · N310LC
Portland, IN
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 19, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Portland, IN
Aircraft
Cessna 310R (1979)
Tail Number
N310LC
Operator
B & F Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA279
During the landing flare, a deer ran onto the left side of the runway and collided with the airplane; the left main landing gear separated from the airplane. The airplane veered to the left and continued off the runway into a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preaacident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The airport does not have a perimeter fence for wildlife hazard mitigation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Contributed to outcome
Full Narrative
On June 18, 2021, about 2030 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310R airplane, N310LC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident at Portland Municipal Airport (PLD), Portland, Indiana. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The flight was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 135 on-demand air taxi flight. The pilot reported that he diverted to PLD due to thunderstorms. During the landing flare, a deer ran onto the left side of the runway and collided with airplane, separating the left main landing gear from the airplane. The airplane veered to the left and continued off the runway into a ditch. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing and left horizontal stabilizer. The airport does not have a perimeter fence for wildlife hazard mitigation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 EDT
Nearest AirportPortland Muni (0nm E)
Runway09/2
Runway Length4002 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledIFR
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 310R
Tail NumberN310LC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorB & F Aviation
Operating RulePart 135
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · IO-520-MB1B · Reciprocating · 285 | Continental Motors · IO-520-MB · Reciprocating · 285
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 32 · First Class · None
Crew 2None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind220° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point66 F
Altimeter29.78 inHg
Observation Time20:53