22 Jul 2011: PIPER PA-32-260

22 Jul 2011: PIPER PA-32-260 — Unknown operator

No fatalities • Bolivar, MO, United States

Probable cause

The collision with a deer during landing at an airport with known wildlife activity.

— NTSB Determination

Accident narrative

The airplane was landing at the destination airport when it struck a deer upon touchdown. The airplane received substantial damage to the right wing leading edge, which was part of the integral fuel tank. The pilot stated that the airport had not been recently mowed and the vegetation along each side of the runway was more than 36 inches high, which may have acted as an attractant to wildlife. The Airport Facility Directory remarks for the airport stated that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.

Contributing factors

cause Contributed to outcome

Conditions

Weather: VMC, wind 130/05kt, vis 10sm

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