Mooney M20K
Howell, MI — July 6, 2008
Event Information
| Date | July 6, 2008 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CHI08CA178 |
| Event ID | 20080815X01251 |
| Location | Howell, MI |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.62944, -83.98222 |
| Airport | Livingston County Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | Mooney |
| Model | M20K |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DUSK |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 3 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
Full Narrative
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.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.