Incident Summary
The pilot reported that during a day visual meteorological conditions flight, just after touchdown, a deer jumped onto the runway. The pilot made a hard left turn into soft grass next to the runway. As the airplane was almost stopped, the nose wheel collapsed.
Aircraft and Damage
The engine mounts and firewall sustained substantial damage.
Pilot Report
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Airport Information
The Federal Aviation Administration Chart Supplement for the airport stated in part: "Deer on and invof [in the vicinity of] airport."