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August 28, 1991 · Beech 95-B55 · N555TK
Joseph, OR
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 28, 1991
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Joseph, OR
Aircraft
Beech 95-B55
Tail Number
N555TK
Operator
Earl J Werner
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
SEA91LA225
DEER ON THE AIRPORT WAS A PUBLICIZED CONDITION. BEFORE STARTING TO TAKE OFF ON RUNWAY 33, THE PILOT CHECKED FOR DEER. HOWEVER, AT ABOUT THE TIME THE AIRCRAFT WAS BECOMING AIRBORNE, A DEER MOVED INTO THE AIRCRAFT'S PATH. MOMENTS AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING & LEFT PROPELLER STRUCK THE DEER. THE PILOT SUCCESSFULLY ABORTED THE TAKEOFF FOLLOWING THE COLLISION.
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DEER ON THE AIRPORT WAS A PUBLICIZED CONDITION. BEFORE STARTING TO TAKE OFF ON RUNWAY 33, THE PILOT CHECKED FOR DEER. HOWEVER, AT ABOUT THE TIME THE AIRCRAFT WAS BECOMING AIRBORNE, A DEER MOVED INTO THE AIRCRAFT'S PATH. MOMENTS AFTER LIFT-OFF, THE AIRCRAFT'S LEFT WING & LEFT PROPELLER STRUCK THE DEER. THE PILOT SUCCESSFULLY ABORTED THE TAKEOFF FOLLOWING THE COLLISION.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:45 PDT
Nearest AirportJoseph State (0nm N)
Runway33
Runway Length3800 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech 95-B55
Tail NumberN555TK
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEarl J Werner
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-470-L · Reciprocating · 260
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 45 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind260° @ 5 kt
CeilingOvercast 6000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO