On January 2, 1992, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N40799) operated by Span Tech Inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Glasgow, KY. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: DEER ON THE RUNWAY. OTHER RELATED FACTOR WS A DARK NIGHT. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
A commercial pilot landing on Runway 7 encountered a deer on the runway. Despite attempting to avoid it, the deer struck the horizontal stabilizer, causing loss of pitch control. After multiple bounce attempts, the left main gear failed and the aircraft slid off the runway.
Incident Overview
A commercial pilot was landing on Runway 7 when a deer entered the runway. The pilot reported pulling up on the control yoke to avoid hitting the deer. However, the deer struck the horizontal stabilizer, resulting in a loss of pitch control.
Pilot's Actions
The pilot stated that he added power to cushion the descent during the second touchdown attempt, but the aircraft ascended instead. This sequence of bouncing and adding power continued for approximately eight cycles.
Outcome
During the repeated touchdown attempts, the left main landing gear broke off. The aircraft then slid to a stop on the right side of the runway.
What happened in the 2 Jan 1992 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Glasgow, KY?
A commercial pilot landing on Runway 7 encountered a deer on the runway. Despite attempting to avoid it, the deer struck the horizontal stabilizer, causing loss of pitch control. After multiple bounce attempts, the left main gear failed and the aircraft slid off the runway.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 2 Jan 1992 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N40799, operated by Span Tech Inc., at Glasgow, KY.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
DEER ON THE RUNWAY. OTHER RELATED FACTOR WS A DARK NIGHT.
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