Incident Details
During the landing roll, the airplane was struck by a deer. The collision occurred after the airplane had touched down on the runway. The deer ran from right to left and hit the airplane near the propeller and the left fuselage and wing area.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that the deer struck the airplane near the propeller and the left fuselage/wing area. Following the impact, the airplane continued tracking down the runway centerline before veering off the left side. The pilot subsequently performed a ground loop to bring the airplane to a stop.
Contributing Factors
The pilot noted that the incident occurred on a dark night, which may have affected visibility of the deer on the runway.
Outcome
The airplane sustained substantial damage as a result of the deer strike and subsequent ground loop. No other details regarding the aircraft, occupants, or injuries were provided in the source material.