The pilot reported that, during landing on a private dirt airstrip on his ranch in Marathon, Texas, the Cessna 310 hit a cow.
The pilot added that he did not see the cow during the approach or on the runway during touchdown.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing and right engine mounts.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing.
NTSB Identification: GAA19CA004
This October 2018 accident report is provided by the National Transportation Safety Board. Published as an educational tool, it is intended to help pilots learn from the misfortunes of others.
Did the cow survive???
What about the cow?
Did the FAA violate the cow for a runway incursion?
My neighbor’s grass strip is well fenced , [ 4 strands of barbed wire ], to keep the cattle off, and it works well.
But, it requires shutting down to open the gate to get the aircraft off the ramp and to the hangar.
I’ve only had experience with coyotes on the runway. They usually run off as I land or taxi by.
71K – Westport Airport, Wichita, KS – aka
Dead Cow International
It doesn’t seem to be unusual to kill a cow with an airplane! 😂
Yeh…just as we believed…the human aviator dropped a rung or two on the ladder of importance…plain truth…
…**a rung or two on….
I would attribute the accident to the cow failing to recognize that it was on an active runway and to see and avoid the aircraft which had the right of way.
Pilot referred for vision screening? All in favor…..lolol
That being the case, shouldn’t the NTSB have mentioned the controller error?
I’m sure the cow came out of it well grounded.
Hope it was quick for the animal.
Holy cow ?????
Yeh…on hallowed runway ground…!
I suspect they’re planning a barbecue.
How’d the cow come out ?
How’s the cow?
Did the cow survive?