# NTSB investigations: Wildlife encounter (non-bird)

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB GAA18CA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA150.md): Cessna 172 · Kent, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 7, 2018 · N103KS · Substantial damage
  > A deer collided with aircraft during landing at night.
- [NTSB GAA18CA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA032.md): Piper PA28 · West Seneca, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2017 · N4509F · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB GAA18LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18LA062.md): Diamond Aircraft Ind DA 40 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2017 · N965DS · Substantial damage
  > A coyote strike and the subsequent operation of the airplane, which led to internal composite wing structure damage.
- [NTSB GAA17CA541](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA541.md): Rudberg Todd W Vans Acft RV8 · Manzanita, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 17, 2017 · N232TB · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with two elks during landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA532](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA532.md): Cessna 177 · Harrisonville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2017 · N34413 · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB GAA17CA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA446.md): Piper PA46 · Franklin, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2017 · N41827 · Substantial damage
  > A collision with a deer during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB DCA17CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA17CA064.md): Bombardier CL 600 2C10 · Charlotte, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 15, 2017 · N709PS · Substantial damage
  > collision with a deer during takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN17WA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17WA109.md): Cessna TU206G · Tamazula, Mexico · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Feb 10, 2017 · XA-UIL · Substantial damage
  > On February 10, 2017, about 1850 hours universal coordinated time, a Cessna model TU206G single-engine airplane, serial number U20605373, Mexican registration XA-UIL, crashed shortly after takeoff from Alizal Airport (MX-0092), located near Tamazula, Durango,…
- [NTSB GAA17CA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA079.md): Cessna 172 · Dayton, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 20, 2016 · N4331R · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s inability to maintain pitch and bank control during the landing after the airplane was struck by a deer.
- [NTSB GAA16CA396](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA396.md): Cessna 150 · Williamsburg, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2016 · N18228 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during the landing flare to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a collision with trees and terrain during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA369](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA369.md): Stinson 108 · Red Lodge, MT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 8, 2016 · N955C · Substantial damage
  > A deer running across the runway and impacting the left side of the airplane, resulting in a loss of directional control, a runway excursion, and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA16CA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA346.md): Cessna 172 · Flushing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 26, 2016 · N21553 · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA16CA304](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA304.md): Cessna 120 · Climax, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 10, 2016 · N77216 · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during the landing roll to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and a nose over. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB GAA16CA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA230.md): Grenier Raymond Vans Aircraft · Keene, NH · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 11, 2016 · N220RG · Substantial damage
  > The airplane striking a deer during the landing roll, resulting in a loss of directional control, runway excursion, and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB GAA16CA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA129.md): Pilatus PC12 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N338PC · Substantial damage
  > An unintentional collision with a white-tailed deer during the takeoff roll in night visual conditions.
- [NTSB GAA16CA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA044.md): Cessna 172G · Newfane, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 9, 2015 · N3679L · Substantial damage
  > An evasive maneuver during landing to avoid deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with trees.
- [NTSB DCA15WA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA15WA181.md): Swearingen SA227 · Thangool, Australia · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Sep 1, 2015 · VH-HPE · Substantial damage
  > The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has notified the NTSB of an incident involving a Fairchild SA227 airplane, which occurred on September 01, 2015. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the ATSB investigation under the…
- [NTSB GAA15CA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA163.md): Gates Learjet 35A · Grosse Ile, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 22, 2015 · N640BA · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's collision with a deer on the unfenced runway during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident is the airport's failure to establish a continuous fence between the runway and the nature conservancy.
- [NTSB GAA15CA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA108.md): Grumman American Avn. AA 5B · Springhill, LA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 5, 2015 · N74304 · Substantial damage
  > Unintentional collision with a deer during landing in dusk visual conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA086.md): Williams Glenn RV 8A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 10, 2014 · N81GW · Substantial damage
  > Unintentional collision with a deer at night.
- [NTSB CEN15CA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA013.md): Piper PA-28-181 · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 10, 2014 · N2817X · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA412.md): Cessna 140 · Luray, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 25, 2014 · N436DC · Substantial damage
  > A loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14CA214.md): Beech A36 · Hazlehurst, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 28, 2014 · N6330K · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with wildlife while landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA063.md): Piper PA 28-181 · Burwell, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 18, 2013 · N30260 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CEN14CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA026.md): Cessna 310R · Onaway, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 9, 2013 · N9757N · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13CA414](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13CA414.md): Cessna 172B · Shellman Bluff, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2013 · N7619X · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA337](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA337.md): Stiegelmeyer John R Vans RV-7A · Vinton, IA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N717JR · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
- [NTSB ERA13LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA061.md): Cessna 550 · Greenwood, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2012 · N6763L · Substantial damage
  > Collision with a deer during the landing roll, which resulted in a compromised fuel tank and a postimpact fire.
- [NTSB ERA12CA592](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA592.md): Learjet 36A · New Haven, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2012 · C-FEMT · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB WPR12CA375](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA375.md): Cessna 172 · Sand Point, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2012 · N3082E · Substantial damage
  > A deer strike during the landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the airport’s lack of any deer incursion prevention measures, such as an airport perimeter fence.
- [NTSB CEN12CA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA419.md): Grumman American AA-5A · Ray Township, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2012 · N26181 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12IA383](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12IA383.md): Cessna 560 · Ozark, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N305LX · Minor damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a deer during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12CA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA347.md): Cessna 172R · Crossville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 20, 2012 · N456MB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's attempt to avoid a deer on the runway, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA12CA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12CA185.md): Cessna 172S · Eufaula, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 14, 2012 · N6194V · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA072.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Andover, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 13, 2010 · N15499 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway during a night landing.
- [NTSB ERA11CA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11CA027.md): Piper PA28 · Titusville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 19, 2010 · N9247V · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN11CA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA025.md): Cessna 182Q · Sparta, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 2, 2010 · N759BJ · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR10CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA409.md): Cessna TP206B · Saint Maries, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 18, 2010 · N8611Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of aircraft control during takeoff due to an inadvertent collision with a deer that ran onto the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10CA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA460.md): Cessna T210M · Shell Lake, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2010 · N701PS · Substantial damage
  > The collision with the deer during landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA10LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA247.md): Piper PA 46-350P · Clemson, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2010 · N364ST · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's inadvertent collision with deer during a night takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a deer barrier between the airport and an adjacent wooded area.
- [NTSB WPR09CA456](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA456.md): Aviat A-1C · McArthur, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 18, 2009 · N82PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing due to animals unexpectedly running onto the runway.
- [NTSB CEN09CA515](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA515.md): Cessna TR182 · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 10, 2009 · N736UD · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact with the deer during the night landing.
- [NTSB CEN09CA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA049.md): Cirrus Design SR22 · Blaine, MN · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 4, 2008 · N558SR · Substantial damage
  > The deer impacting the airplane during takeoff roll.
- [NTSB NYC08CA327](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA327.md): Piper PA 28-161 · Beverly, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N8369A · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent collision with a deer while landing.
- [NTSB MIA08CA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08CA198.md): Mooney M20S · New Castle, PA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 20, 2008 · N2184N · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
- [NTSB CHI08CA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA178.md): Mooney M20K · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 6, 2008 · N252EM · Substantial damage
  > The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB LAX08CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA186.md): Alon A2 · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2008 · N1018S · Substantial damage
  > The airplane struck a deer on the runway while performing touch-and-go landings. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
- [NTSB NYC08CA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08CA084.md): Piper PA-32R-300 · Brooksville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 5, 2008 · N9896 · Substantial damage
  > A deer darting into the path of the airplane during the landing roll.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '310')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/310/cases?page=2

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