CESSNA 150
Carrollton, OH — October 24, 2012
Event Information
| Date | October 24, 2012 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | CEN13CA031 |
| Event ID | 20121025X00735 |
| Location | Carrollton, OH |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 40.56139, -81.07806 |
| Airport | Carroll County-Tolson Airport |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 150 |
| 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
The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll.
Full Narrative
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, two deer ran out onto the runway. The airplane struck one deer with the propeller and the second deer with the right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane and taxied back to the ramp without further incident. The empennage was twisted and partially separated at the aft bulkhead and the right horizontal stabilizer was crushed aft and bent up. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the impact.
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.