Primary finding
Probable cause
The on-ground collision with a deer on the runway during the landing roll.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that while in the landing rollout, he saw a deer on the runway and immediately started to apply brakes; however, the deer walked into the airplane. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The pilot stated that there were no preaccident failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.