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NTSB investigation record

CHI98LA181

Completed

Piper Pa-28R-200· N9324N

Date
May 31, 1998
Location
Sikesville, MO
Conditions
VMC
Record
Completed

Primary finding

Probable cause

the deer which ran in front of the airplane during the landing flare. Factors associated with the accident were the inadequate airspeed which resulted in the pilot not being able to maintain directional control of the airplane as he attempted to avoid deer, and the trees which the airplane contacted.

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