Incident Overview
On 8 October 2009, a SAAB-Scania SF340A registered as G-GNTF was involved in a wildlife strike during landing at RAF Kinloss, Scotland. The aircraft was operating a commercial air transport cargo flight from Edinburgh. The crew of two reported no injuries.
Sequence of Events
The flight from Edinburgh was uneventful until landing on Runway 26. During the ground roll at approximately 40 to 50 knots, the crew observed two deer running from left to right across the runway a short distance ahead. The commander applied maximum braking and steered the aircraft to the left as far as possible without losing directional control. One deer passed down the right side of the fuselage and struck the right propeller.
Aftermath
After the strike, the crew brought the aircraft to a stop. Noting vibration from the right engine, they shut down both engines. Inspection revealed that a propeller tip had sheared off and made contact with the fuselage side.
Damage
The right propeller and fuselage side sustained damage. The aircraft was otherwise intact. No further details on the extent of damage were provided.
Investigation
The incident was reported via an Aircraft Accident Report Form submitted by the pilot. The AAIB Bulletin reference is EW/G2009/10/03, published in Bulletin 6/2010.