Incident Overview
An airplane collided with a deer while landing on a runway. The event occurred during the landing roll, after the aircraft had touched down normally. The pilot reported that the landing was unremarkable until the moment of impact.
Sequence of Events
According to the pilot, the landing was normal. During the landing roll, she felt the airplane "jerk" to the left. Despite the sudden movement, she was able to maintain control of the airplane on the runway. A passenger aboard the airplane stated that he saw the deer just prior to the contact. He noted that there was not enough time for the pilot to take evasive action.
Damage
The deer contacted the left wing of the airplane. The extent of damage to the aircraft was not specified in the available information. No other obstacles or wildlife were involved.
Pilot Actions
After the collision, the pilot continued to retain control of the aircraft and completed the landing roll without further incident. The passenger's observation corroborated the sudden nature of the encounter.