CESSNA 140
Luray, VA — August 25, 2014
Event Information
| Date | August 25, 2014 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA14CA412 |
| Event ID | 20140829X35637 |
| Location | Luray, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.66694, -78.50056 |
| Airport | LURAY CAVERNS |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 140 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting to depart from the runway when a deer suddenly began approaching the runway from the left. He attempted to steer the airplane left to avoid the deer as it crossed, and in the process, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane as it rolled and struck an embankment and collapsed the main landing gear, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.
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.