No fatalities

5 Oct 2018: Cessna 310 R — Cessna 205 Llc — Marathon, TX

Marathon, TX, United States

On 5 Oct 2018, a Cessna 310 R operated by Cessna 205 Llc was involved in an aviation accident near Marathon, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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A pilot reported that his airplane struck a cow while landing on a private dirt airstrip on his ranch, resulting in substantial damage to the right wing and engine mounts. No preaccident mechanical issues were noted.

Accident Overview

A pilot reported that during landing on a private dirt airstrip located on his ranch, the airplane collided with a cow. The pilot stated that he did not see the cow during the approach or on the runway at the time of touchdown.

Damage and Pilot Report

The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and the right engine mounts. According to the pilot, there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Investigation

The incident involved a single pilot operating the aircraft. No other details about the aircraft type, registration, or the pilot's identity have been released. The investigation is based solely on the pilot's account.

Contributing factors

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