CESSNA 177
Harrisonville, MO — September 12, 2017
Event Information
| Date | September 12, 2017 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA17CA532 |
| Event ID | 20170912X71256 |
| Location | Harrisonville, MO |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 38.61083, -94.34361 |
| Airport | LAWRENCE SMITH MEMORIAL |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 177 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | NITE |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 2 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Event Location
Probable Cause
A collision with a deer on the runway during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that, during takeoff, he heard a "bang" and "it felt as though the airplane hit a brick wall [deer]". He added that, during the climb, he examined the engine instruments, which appeared normal. About 800 ft above ground, he looked out the left pilot side window and observed the fixed left main landing gear was "oddly positioned up next to [the] seat/door". The pilot reported that he contacted air traffic control, declared an emergency, and performed a "gear up" landing at the destination airport.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left stabilizer.
The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
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.