Pilot Debrief

RUDBERG TODD W VANS ACFT RV8 near Manzanita, OR — 2017-09-17

Final reportGAA17CA541
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Date
2017-09-17
Location
Manzanita, OR, USA
Airport
3S7
Aircraft
RUDBERG TODD W VANS ACFT RV8
Registration
N232TB
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that he landed on the runway and noticed an elk running toward the nose of the airplane. He applied full throttle and climbed to avoid impact, but the propeller struck the elk. The pilot shut off the engine, and the airplane descended to the runway. When the airplane touched down on the runway, a second elk collided with the airplane's left wing. The airplane veered to the left, and the right main landing gear collapsed. The airplane then veered to the right and came to rest on the right wing. The airplane sustained substantial damage to both wings. The Airport Facility Directory for the accident airport stated that there was wildlife in the vicinity of the runway. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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