ST. IGNACE, MI, USA
N33797
PIPER PA-32-260
THE PILOT WAS MAKING A NIGHT LANDING ON RUNWAY 07 WHEN A DEER CROSSED THE RUNWAY. HE WAS ABLE TO ADD POWER AND AVOID THE DEER; HOWEVER, A SECOND DEER CROSSED THE RUNWAY AND CONTACTED THE AIRPLANE SHEARING OFF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR. ADDITIONAL DAMAGE RESULTED DURING THE LANDING DUE TO THE LOSS OF THE LEFT GEAR.
THE DEER CROSSING THE RUNWAY WHICH THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO AVOID.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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