Pilot Debrief

Piper PA28 near ROLLA, MO — 2018-06-28

Final reportGAA18CA402
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Date
2018-06-28
Location
ROLLA, MO, USA
Airport
VIH
Aircraft
Piper PA28
Registration
N7104F
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll at night.

NTSB narrative

The flight instructor reported that, during the takeoff roll at night with the student pilot on the controls, the airplane's left wing struck a deer on the runway. They maneuvered the airplane off the runway without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Facility Directory, Airport Remarks, for the accident airport stated, in part, that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.

NTSB coding

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