| Crash location | 43.057222°N, 83.806389°W |
| Nearest city | Flushing, MI
43.063083°N, 83.851073°W 2.3 miles away |
| Tail number | N21553 |
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| Accident date | 25 Jun 2016 |
| Aircraft type | Cessna 172 |
| Additional details: | None |
The pilot reported that during a night landing he collided with a deer on the runway during touchdown. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.
The pilot reported that there were no pre impact mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation.
The collision with a deer during touchdown of a night landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the horizontal stabilizer and elevator of the airplane.