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December 28, 2024 · Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG · N478SA
Monticello, IA
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
December 28, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Monticello, IA
Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG (2022)
Tail Number
N478SA
Operator
M U D Y Properties
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN25LA066
The pilot reported that while in the landing rollout, he saw a deer on the runway and immediately started to apply brakes; however, the deer walked into the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident 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
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while in the landing rollout, he saw a deer on the runway and immediately started to apply brakes; however, the deer walked into the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:00 CST
Nearest AirportMonticello Regional (0.3nm)
Runway15
Runway Length4400 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftDiamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 NG
Tail NumberN478SA
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorM U D Y Properties
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsAustro · E4-A · Reciprocating · 168
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 49 · Basc · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind200° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F / 46 F
Altimeter29.89 inHg
Observation Time14:55
Weather SourceWFAC