Cessna 172 near Kankakee, IL — 2013-08-18

Probable cause

The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high.

NTSB narrative

The airplane struck a deer as it was rotated for liftoff. There is a fence surrounding the airport, but it does not meet FAA's recommendation of being at least 10 feet high.

NTSB coding

• Collision during takeoff/land · Takeoff

Evidence available

• Photos
• 4 docket documents

Docket documents4

• NTSB Form 6120.1-2, Pilot-Operator Aircraft Accident Reportform
• Photo 1 - Bottom of fuselage, looking aftphotos
• Photo 2 - Lower left portion of engine cowlingphotos
• Weather Reports and Recordsreport

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