On September 23, 2004, a Piper PA-28-140 (registration N98222) was involved in an aviation accident near Jackson, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Collision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
An aircraft was substantially damaged after colliding with a deer during landing rollout at night. The pilot avoided one deer but struck another, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway.
Accident Details
An airplane sustained substantial damage during a collision with a deer on the landing rollout. According to the pilot's report, the landing was normal and the aircraft had been rolling out for a "few seconds" when he observed a deer in "close proximity" to the aircraft. He noted that this first animal did not pose a collision hazard. Shortly thereafter, the aircraft's right wing struck a second deer. The pilot stated that he did not see the second deer prior to impact.
Post-Impact Sequence
Following the collision, the aircraft departed the right side of the runway and came to rest in the grass approximately 40 feet from the edge of the pavement.
Environmental Conditions
Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. No other environmental factors were reported.
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 23 Sept 2004 Piper PA-28-140 accident near Jackson, MI?
An aircraft was substantially damaged after colliding with a deer during landing rollout at night. The pilot avoided one deer but struck another, causing the aircraft to veer off the runway.
Were there any fatalities in the 23 Sept 2004 Piper PA-28-140 accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 23 Sept 2004 involved a Piper PA-28-140, registration N98222, at Jackson, MI.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
Collision with a deer when it crossed the airplane's path during landing rollout. Factors were low lighting (night) conditions and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control due to the collision.
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