Pilot Debrief

DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG near Monticello, IA — 2024-12-28

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Date
2024-12-28
Location
Monticello, IA, USA
Airport
MXO
Aircraft
DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC DA 40 NG
Registration
N478SA
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The on-ground collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll.

NTSB 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.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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