Probable cause
The airplane’s collision with an elk during landing.
NTSB analysis
The pilot of the multi-engine airplane reported that, during the landing flare as the airplane was about to touch down, an elk ran onto the runway and into the landing path of the airplane. The airplane collided with the animal, the left landing gear collapsed, and the left wing impacted the runway surface. Subsequently, the airplane veered left and exited the left side of the runway before it came to rest. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Text from the NTSB. Open the NTSB docket for WPR24LA308 for the full record.
Event
- Date
- Sep 17, 2024
- Type
- Accident
- Place
- Las Vegas, New Mexico
- Nearest airport
- Las Vegas Muni (LVS)
- Highest injury
- None
- Weather
- Visual (VMC)
- Light
- Night
Raytheon Aircraft Company B200
- N-number
- N102DB
- Category
- Airplane
- Year built
- 1996
- Damage
- Substantial
- Operating rule
- Part 135 (charter and commuter)
- Purpose of flight
- Other work use
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.