Pilot Debrief

MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20S near New Castle, PA — 2008-09-20

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Date
2008-09-20
Location
New Castle, PA, USA
Airport
UCP
Aircraft
MOONEY AIRCRAFT CORP. M20S
Registration
N2184N
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.

NTSB narrative

During the takeoff roll from an airport that did not have the perimeter completely fenced, the airplane collided with a deer that ran across the runway. The pilot successfully aborted the takeoff and taxied to his hangar.

NTSB coding

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