# NTSB IAD99LA014: Piper PA-32-260, N4808S, Baltimore, MD, November 9, 1998 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: November 9, 1998, 03:44 local (08:44 UTC) - Place: Baltimore, MD - Coordinates: 39.169456, -76.669761 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=39.1695&lon=-76.6698&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Landing](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/550) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: No injuries - Injuries: 1 uninjured - Status: Completed, report June 22, 2000 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 45267 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=IAD99LA014 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/45267/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD99LA014 ## Probable cause An inadvertent collision with a deer on the runway. A contributing factor was night conditions. ## 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 - object - animal(s) (cause) - light condition - night (contributing factor) ## Analysis During the landing roll on runway 33R at the Baltimore-Washington International airport, the pilot encountered two deer crossing the runway from left to right. The aircraft missed one deer but collided with the second. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed. ## Factual narrative On November 9, 1998, at 0344 eastern standard time, a Piper PA-32-260, N4808S, registered to and being operated by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it collided with a deer during the landing roll at Baltimore-Washington International airport, Baltimore, Maryland. The pilot was not injured. Visual meteorological night conditions prevailed, and a flight plan had not been filed. The flight, which was personal in nature, was to have been conducted under 14 CFR Part 91, and originated from Reading, Pennsylvania, approximately 0310. According to the pilot, during the landing roll on runway 33R, the airplane collided with a deer that was on the runway. He reported that there were two deer, and that they were moving from left to right. He stated that he missed the first one, but the second one struck the right wing leading edge. The pilot radioed the tower and reported the incident. The subsequent inspection of the runway revealed a dead deer. The Airport Facility Directory stated in part, "Deer and birds occasionally on and in vicinity of airport." Additionally, the Baltimore-Washington International airport has a wildlife hazard management plan in place in accordance with 14 CFR Part 139. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N4808S](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4808S), registered now, S/N 32-1192, built 1969 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: Piper PA-32-260 - Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (registry code 7103206) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Lycoming 0-540 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/lycoming-0-540-series) (registry code 41532, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 32-1192 - Airframe hours: 4277 - Engines: Lycoming O-540 260 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Yoch, Marvin, R. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 14, 1998, 112 hours before - Departed: RDG, READING, PA - Destination: BWI - Airport: BWI, Baltimore-Washington Intl, runway 33R, 5,000 × 100 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 44; private; airplane ratings: multi-engine land, single-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 1,429 total, 316 in this make and model, 1,301 as pilot in command, 76 in the last 90 days, 18 in the last 30 days ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Night/dark - Wind: calm - Visibility: 9 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: 8,000 ft overcast - Temperature: 37 °F, dew point 36 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: BWI ## 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 19981109040639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981109040639A), Nov 9, 1998: Piper PA32260, Baltimore, MD, Substantial damage. (-23) Roll out after landing EST. Speed 40-50MPH, 2 deer crossed runway left to right 2nd deer struck aircraft at left inbd leading edge, causing substantial… 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.