No fatalities

Runway Wildlife Strike Damages Right Horizontal Stabilizer

Shell Lake, WI, United States

On July 29, 2010, a CESSNA T210M operated by Lucky Us LLC was involved in an aviation accident near Shell Lake, WI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The collision with the deer during landing roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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An airplane struck a deer during landing roll at about 30 knots, damaging the right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Incident Overview During the landing roll, the aircraft encountered a wildlife strike at approximately 30 knots. A deer suddenly emerged from a low-lying area situated off the right side of the runway and collided with the airplane. The impact resulted in damage to the right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane. The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, location, or cause beyond the described collision with the deer. The event is characterized as a wildlife strike during landing roll, with the right horizontal stabilizer being the component damaged. No other mechanical issues were reported prior to the impact.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 29 Jul 2010 CESSNA T210M accident near Shell Lake, WI?

An airplane struck a deer during landing roll at about 30 knots, damaging the right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures.

Were there any fatalities in the 29 Jul 2010 CESSNA T210M accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 29 Jul 2010 involved a CESSNA T210M, operated by Lucky Us LLC, at Shell Lake, WI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The collision with the deer during landing roll.