Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 140 near Keller, TX — 2018-02-09

Final reportGAA18CA128
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Date
2018-02-09
Location
Keller, TX, USA
Airport
7TX4
Aircraft
CESSNA 140
Registration
N2829N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The pilot's inability to gain altitude normally in order to avoid a flock of ducks flying overhead during takeoff, which resulted in the airplane striking a fence.

NTSB narrative

The pilot reported that during takeoff, a flock of ducks crossed his flightpath, and with insufficient runway remaining to reject the takeoff , he remained low to fly under them. Unable to climb, the airplane's tailwheel struck a fence post beyond the departure end of the runway. The pilot returned and landed safely, however the airplane sustained substantial damage to the rudder and the right elevator. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB coding

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