Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 150 near Carrollton, OH — 2012-10-24

Final reportCEN13CA031
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Date
2012-10-24
Location
Carrollton, OH, USA
Airport
KTSO
Aircraft
CESSNA 150
Registration
N5978E
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, two deer ran out onto the runway. The propeller struck one deer and the second deer was struck by the right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. The empennage was twisted and partially separated at the aft bulkhead and the right horizontal stabilizer was crushed aft and bent up. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane before the impact.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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