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Pilot Stalls Airplane While Avoiding Deer on Landing (N81543)

Brookfield, OH, US

On September 22, 1999, an Aeronca 7AC (registration N81543) was involved in an aviation accident near Brookfield, OH. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot stalled the airplane while attempting to avoid deer on the runway. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

During landing at a private airstrip, a pilot attempted to avoid three deer on the runway and stalled the airplane from about 10 feet above the ground. The pilot had a prior stall-related accident during takeoff and refused to provide reports for both investigations.

Accident Details

The pilot reported that while landing at his private airstrip, he saw three deer on the runway and attempted to avoid them. During the maneuver, the airplane stalled and impacted the runway from an altitude of about 10 feet. No further details about the aircraft or injuries were provided.

Previous Incident

A review of the National Transportation Safety Board's database revealed that the same pilot was involved in a prior accident. In that earlier occurrence, a witness reported that the pilot stalled the airplane during takeoff. The pilot subsequently declined to submit the NTSB Pilot Operator Report for either investigation.

Pilot Cooperation

According to the NTSB, the pilot refused to provide the Pilot Operator Report for both the current accident and the previous incident. No additional information regarding the pilot's reasons for non-compliance was included in the source.

Probable cause

The pilot stalled the airplane while attempting to avoid deer on the runway.
Loss of control in flightAerodynamic stall

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 22 Sept 1999 Aeronca 7AC accident near Brookfield, OH?

During landing at a private airstrip, a pilot attempted to avoid three deer on the runway and stalled the airplane from about 10 feet above the ground. The pilot had a prior stall-related accident during takeoff and refused to provide reports for both investigations.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 22 Sept 1999 involved an Aeronca 7AC, registration N81543, at Brookfield, OH.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot stalled the airplane while attempting to avoid deer on the runway.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20001212X19872. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.