Incident Summary
Following a day visual meteorological condition flight, the pilot reported that during the landing roll, two deer jumped onto the runway. The pilot swerved the airplane to the right off the runway, successfully avoiding both deer. During the ensuing runway excursion, the right main landing gear became caught in tall grass, causing the airplane to nose over.
Aircraft Damage
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the fuselage, vertical stabilizer, and both wings.
Additional Information
The pilot did not report any mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. During a postaccident interview with the airport manager, he reported that the airport does not have a perimeter fence.