White Sulphur Springs, MT, USA
N3098M
PIPER PA-12
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The pilot reported that after a local area flight in a tailwheel-equipped airplane, the approach and landing was uneventful. As the airplane touched down, a herd of antelope entered the left side of the runway and crossed in front of the airplane. The pilot attempted to swerve to the right to avoid the animals and the airplane ground-looped, substantially damaging the airplane’s left wing. The pilot reported no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine prior to the accident.
The pilot’s loss of directional control while attempting to avoid a herd of antelope crossing the runway during the landing rollout.
Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database
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