Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-32-260 near Bolivar, MO — 2011-07-22

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Date
2011-07-22
Location
Bolivar, MO, USA
Airport
M17
Aircraft
PIPER PA-32-260
Registration
N3815W
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.

NTSB narrative

During the landing flare and touchdown, the aiplane struck a deer. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing leading edge, which was part of the integral fuel tank. The Airport Facility Directory remarks for the airport stated that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport. The pilot reported no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents4

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