Incident Overview
Date: Friday 11 November 2011
Aircraft Type: Cessna S550 Citation S/II
Owner/operator: Kreuter Engineering
Registration Number: N600KM
Location: Warroad Airport, MN (RRT) –
ÿ United States of America
Phase of Flight: Landing
Status: Substantial, written off
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants:
Component Affected: Left Hand WingLeft Hand Wing
Category: Accident
A Cessna S550 Citation II aircraft experienced a serious landing accident on runway 13 due to a collision with a White-tailed deer. The left wing sustained significant structural damage near the wing root, and the fuel tank ruptured, resulting in engine shutdown and fuel loss.A Cessna S550 Citation II aircraft experienced a serious landing accident on runway 13 due to a collision with a White-tailed deer. The left wing sustained significant structural damage near the wing root, and the fuel tank ruptured, resulting in engine shutdown and fuel loss.
Description
The Cessna S550 Citation II suffered substantial damage in a landing accident when it struck a White-tailed deer on runway 13. The left hand wing suffered structural damage near the wing root and the fuel tank blew open, causing engine shut down and a loss of fuel. In January 2012 the airplane was put up for bids by kwsalvage.com. The web site stated that repairs would cost an estimated $890,000 to $982,000.
Primary Cause
Collision with a White-tailed deer.Collision with a White-tailed deer.Share on:
