Primary finding
Probable cause
The collision with the deer during landing roll.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
During the landing roll, at approximately 30 knots, the airplane impacted a deer that had suddenly emerged from a low-lying area located to the right of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer was substantially damaged during the collision with the deer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.
Source record
Factual narrative
During landing roll, at approximately 30 knots, the airplane impacted a deer that suddenly emerged from a low-lying area located off the right side of the runway. The right horizontal stabilizer was damaged during the collision with the deer. The pilot reported that there were no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation of the airplane.