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November 30, 1987 · Gulfstream American AA-5B · N4533Q
Morristown, NJ
Overview
Report Status
Preliminary report
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 30, 1987
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Morristown, NJ
Aircraft
Gulfstream American AA-5B
Tail Number
N4533Q
Operator
Century Air
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC88LA023
THE GULFSTREAM-AMERICAN AA5B WAS MAKING A TAKEOFF WITH A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT PILOT ON BOARD. AT 65 KNOTS DURING THE TAKEOFF, A DEER WAS STRUCK ON THE RUNWAY AND KILLED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED ON THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WERE NOT INJURED AND THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PLTS DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.
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THE GULFSTREAM-AMERICAN AA5B WAS MAKING A TAKEOFF WITH A FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR AND STUDENT PILOT ON BOARD. AT 65 KNOTS DURING THE TAKEOFF, A DEER WAS STRUCK ON THE RUNWAY AND KILLED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED ON THE RUNWAY. THE STUDENT PILOT AND FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR WERE NOT INJURED AND THE AIRCRAFT RECEIVED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THE PLTS DID NOT FILE AN ACC REPORT.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time17:59 EST
Nearest AirportMorristown (0nm N)
Runway5
Runway Length6000 ft
Runway Width150 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftGulfstream American AA-5B
Tail NumberN4533Q
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorCentury Air
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-360-A4K · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 45 · First Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind350° @ 10 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point48 / 39 C
Altimeter29.00 inHg
Observation Time22:55
Weather SourceWFAC