Pilot Debrief

CESSNA 172M near Three Rivers, MI — 2012-05-01

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Date
2012-05-01
Location
Three Rivers, MI, USA
Airport
KHAI
Aircraft
CESSNA 172M
Registration
N30380
Category
Airplane
Highest injury
None
Fatalities
0

Probable cause

Collision with a deer during the takeoff roll.

NTSB narrative

According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the second touch-and-go, as the airplane rotated for takeoff, it hit a deer. The CFI took control of the airplane, continued the takeoff, and established that there were no vibrations and that the airplane was controllable. The CFI elected to divert to a nearby airport where emergency services were available, if needed, and landed without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing strut and right gear mount were bent, and the right side of the fuselage was buckled.

NTSB coding

Evidence available

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Docket documents1

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