Incident Overview
A commercial pilot with 1,266 hours of flight experience was involved in a collision with livestock while landing on a 2,000-foot private dirt airstrip. The pilot was conducting a landing towards the west, utilizing Runway 26, during the late afternoon when the sun was low on the horizon.
Pilot Report
According to the pilot's report, while on final approach, a 600-pound calf crossed into the aircraft's flight path. The aircraft subsequently struck the calf with its landing gear. The pilot added that the setting sun created significant sunglare, which impaired his view during the final approach segment of the landing.
Circumstances
The accident occurred on a private dirt airstrip with a runway length of 2,000 feet. The specific aircraft type, registration, operator, exact date, and location are not detailed in the source. The pilot did not report any other factors or contributing conditions beyond the presence of the calf and the sunglare.
No further information regarding injuries or damage to the aircraft is provided in the source. The pilot's account constitutes the sole factual basis for this report.