Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary CHI08CA178

Howell, MI, USA

Aircraft #1

N252EM

Mooney M20K

Analysis

The airplane impacted a deer during the takeoff roll at dusk. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff and returned to the ramp area. The left wing, lower fuselage, propeller, and left main landing gear were damaged.

Factual Information

The airplane impacted a deer during takeoff roll at dusk. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff and returned to the ramp area. The left wing, lower fuselage, propeller, and left main landing gear were damaged.

Probable Cause and Findings

The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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