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October 17, 1992 · Cessna 172N II · N75571
Waverly, OH
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 17, 1992
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Waverly, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 172N II
Tail Number
N75571
Operator
Adena Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC93LA033
THE PILOT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RETRIMMING THE AIRPLANE FOR TAKEOFF, DURING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, WHEN A DEER RAN ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE DEER COLLIDED WITH THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE, DAMAGED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LEFT WING, THEN IMPACTED AND DAMAGED THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE PILOT STOPPED THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT FURTHER DAMAGE.
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THE PILOT WAS IN THE PROCESS OF RETRIMMING THE AIRPLANE FOR TAKEOFF, DURING A TOUCH AND GO LANDING, WHEN A DEER RAN ONTO THE RUNWAY. THE DEER COLLIDED WITH THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AIRPLANE, DAMAGED THE UNDERSIDE OF THE LEFT WING, THEN IMPACTED AND DAMAGED THE LEFT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER. THE PILOT STOPPED THE AIRPLANE WITHOUT FURTHER DAMAGE.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time18:15 EDT
Nearest AirportPike County (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4200 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172N II
Tail NumberN75571
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAdena Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-H2AD · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility15 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO