Pilot Debrief

PIPER PA-28R-200 near Lakeport, CA — 2024-07-12

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Date
2024-07-12
Location
Lakeport, CA, USA
Airport
SMF
Aircraft
PIPER PA-28R-200
Registration
N4443X
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A collision with a deer during takeoff.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during a nighttime takeoff, the airplane struck a deer on the runway, which severed the left main landing gear. Subsequently, the left main landing gear impacted the fuselage and horizontal stabilizer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot continued the takeoff, declared an emergency, and flew to a suitable airport before they landed uneventfully.

NTSB coding

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