BEECH F33A
Martinsville, VA — June 1, 2018
Event Information
| Date | June 1, 2018 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | GAA18CA349 |
| Event ID | 20180614X24115 |
| Location | Martinsville, VA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 36.63042, -80.01627 |
| Airport | BLUE RIDGE |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | BEECH |
| Model | F33A |
| 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
The airplane’s collision with a deer during takeoff.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, the right main landing gear struck a deer during takeoff. The pilot reported that the airplane had cleared the deer, "until it bounded up and hit the right wheel." The pilot continued the initial climb and communicated with observers on the ground. He flew near the observers and they confirmed that the landing gear was extended and appeared undamaged. However, the pilot flew to a maintenance facility with the landing gear extended and landed to assess the damage.
The airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar.
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures 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.