Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32-260 near Wagoner, OK — 2011-06-06

Final reportCEN11CA378
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Date
2011-06-06
Location
Wagoner, OK, USA
Airport
LH68
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32-260
Registration
N3534W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing flare and touchdown.

NTSB narrative

During the landing flare and touchdown, two deer ran onto the runway. The airplane struck one deer separating the nose landing gear. The nose of the airplane settled to the runway and the airplane skid for an additional 500 feet before coming to a stop. An examination of the airframe revealed that the firewall was wrinkled. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures prior to the impact with the deer.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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