No fatalities

10 Mar 2018: LEARJET INC 31 A — N500MP LLC — Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant, MI, United States
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During landing roll, an airplane collided with two deer, causing substantial damage to the left wing leading edge. The pilot reported no mechanical malfunctions.

Incident Overview

A pilot reported that during the landing roll, the airplane collided with two deer. The collision resulted in substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing.

Background

According to the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport/Facility Directory for the accident airport, deer may be located on and in the vicinity of the airport. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Aircraft Damage

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the leading edge of the left wing. No other damage was reported.

Pilot Statement

The pilot reported that the airplane experienced no mechanical issues prior to or during the incident.

Contributing factors

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