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October 28, 2023 · Cessna 305 A · N19YM
Williamston, NC
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 28, 2023
Injury Outcomes
2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Location
Williamston, NC
Aircraft
Cessna 305 A (1952)
Tail Number
N19YM
Injuries
Serious
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA24LA025
Just prior to touch down, the pilot saw a deer to his left. As the airplane settled, he corrected to the right to avoid the deer but over-corrected and could not straighten the airplane’s path. He added full power to attempt a go-around maneuver; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
Loss of directional control to avoid a deer during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a culvert.
Full Narrative
Just prior to touch down, the pilot saw a deer to his left. As the airplane settled, he corrected to the right to avoid the deer but over-corrected and could not straighten the airplane’s path. He added full power to attempt a go-around maneuver; however, the airplane exited the right side of the runway and collided with a drainage culvert. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage. 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 Time17:25 EDT
Nearest AirportMartin County (0nm N)
Runway03
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width70 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 305 A
Tail NumberN19YM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-470-11 · Reciprocating · 230
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary2 injuries (2 serious injuries)
Fatal0
Serious2
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Crew 1Age 66 · Second Class · Serious
Crew 2Serious
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter30.09 inHg
Observation Time17:55
Weather SourceWFAC