Probable cause
A collision with a deer while landing at night.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of a multi-engine airplane reported that, during the night landing, a deer ran across the runway and struck the left engine. The pilot subsequently taxied the airplane to the ramp without further incident. The left engine mount was substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR20CA312 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Aug 31, 2020
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Fortuna, California
- Nearest airport
- Rohnerville (FOT)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Beechcraft C90A
- N-number
- N982SB
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1998
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
From the NTSB aviation accident database: N-registered aircraft, events since 2008, data through Oct 28, 2026. The file is published monthly, so the latest weeks are incomplete and recent records can change. The official source is the NTSB aviation investigation search. CheckAero is independent and not affiliated with the NTSB.