Incident Overview
A pilot was back taxiing on runway 16 to position for takeoff on runway 34. During the taxi, the pilot observed a deer on the east side of the runway. To avoid the animal, the pilot taxied along the west side of the runway, just outside the runway lights.
Sequence of Events
While taxiing, the pilot looked back over his shoulder to check the deer's location. When he turned forward again, he realized the airplane was too close to the runway lights. The pilot swerved the airplane to the right, and the aircraft subsequently struck a runway marker.
Aircraft Examination
A post-incident examination of the airplane revealed no anomalies.