# NTSB CHI98LA056: American AA-1, N6214L, Nevada, MO, November 22, 1997 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 22, 1997, 17:00 local (23:00 UTC) - Place: Nevada, MO - Coordinates: 37.840538, -94.350021 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=37.8405&lon=-94.3500&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 2 uninjured - Status: Completed, report May 29, 1998 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 10799 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=CHI98LA056 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/10799/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA056 ## Probable cause a deer that ran onto the runway as the airplane was landing. The reduced light condition at dusk was a related factor. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, landing - roll - light condition - dusk (contributing factor) - object - animal(s) (cause) - remedial action - attempted, pilot in command ## Analysis The pilot reported that during touchdown, he saw a deer standing off the left side of the runway and about 50 yards ahead of his position. He veered to the right in an attempt to provide a greater clearance between the airplane and the deer; however, the deer 'suddenly bolted' onto the runway and collided with the left wing of the airplane. ## Factual narrative On November 22, 1997, at 1700 central standard time, an American AA-1, N6214L, operated by a private pilot collided with a deer during the landing roll on runway 02 at the Nevada Municipal Airport, Nevada, Missouri. The 14 CFR personal flight was operating in visual meteorological conditions without a flight plan. The pilot and one passenger were not injured. The airplane was substantially damaged. The flight originated from Paola, Kansas, at 1630 cst. The pilot reported he had just touched down when he saw a deer standing off the left side of the runway approximately 50 yards ahead of his position. He reported he veered about 10 feet to the right to provide a greater clearance between the airplane and the deer. However, as he approached the deer's position it "suddenly bolted" onto the runway colliding with the left wing of the airplane. The pilot reported the airplane "momentarily" veered to the left upon contact with the deer. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6214L](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6214L-2013-04-25), registration cancelled 2013-04-25, S/N AA1-0173, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: American AA-1 - Registry model: [American AA-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/american-aa-1) (registry code 0630610) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-235 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-235-series) (registry code 41505, 4 cycle) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 0173 - Airframe hours: 2075 - Engines: Lycoming O-320 150 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Robert R. Jones - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, October 10, 1997, 13 hours before - Departed: K81, PAOLA, KS - Destination: NVD - Airport: NVD, Nevada Municipal, runway 2, 5,901 × 75 ft, macadam ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 52; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 194 total, 86 in this make and model, 136 as pilot in command, 18 in the last 90 days, 7 in the last 30 days, 1 in the last 24 hours ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Dusk - Wind: 290° at 4 knots - Visibility: 7 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 46 °F, dew point 37 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: SGF ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19971122047569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971122047569A), Nov 22, 1997: Amrgen AA1, Nevada, MO, Substantial damage. (-16) On November 22, 1997, Dr. Robert r. jones operated American GA-AA-1, N6214L, as pilot in command on a personal flight from the miami county airport,… ## Other investigations on N6214L (1) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ATL95LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA104), Jun 1, 1995: American AA-1 (N6214L), Rock Hill, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN INOPERATIVE LEFT MAIN WHEEL BRAKE THAT RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR WAS THE WET, GRASS RUNWAY. From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.