At about 1630 EST, a Cessna 172C collided with a horse during a landing at a private airport near Tallahassee. The pilot reported no injuries but the horse was killed. The pilot was landing when a herd of horses crossed the runway. The pilot attempted to takeoff again, but struck and killed one of the horses, causing the airplane to nose over.
Nov. 26, Tallahassee, Fla. / Cessna 172C Skyhawk
At about 1630 EST, a Cessna 172C collided with a horse during a landing at a private airport near Tallahassee. The pilot reported no injuries but the horse was killed. The pilot was landing when a herd of horses crossed the runway. The pilot attempted to takeoff again, but struck and killed one of the horses, causing the airplane to nose over....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna 172C collided with a horse during a landing attempt at a private airport near Tallahassee.
- The incident occurred when the pilot, encountering a herd of horses on the runway, attempted to go around but struck one of the animals.
- The collision resulted in the horse's death and the aircraft nosing over, though the pilot reported no injuries.
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