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April 23, 2002 · Piper PA-32R-301T · N8108V

Bogalusa, LA

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 23, 2002
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bogalusa, LA
Aircraft
Piper PA-32R-301T
Tail Number
N8108V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
FTW02LA127

After a pre-flight inspection, the pilot taxied the airplane to runway 36. During the takeoff roll at 70 knots, the pilot began rotation. At 75 knots, the nose wheel lifted off the runway, and from the west, a deer crossed in front of the airplane. The airplane's left wing struck the deer, and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The pilot then taxied the airplane back to the flight line. The airport did not have a perimeter fence around it that would prevent deer from entering the runway environment.

NTSB Probable Cause

a deer that ran in front of the airplane during the takeoff phase. A contributing factor was the lack of an airport perimeter fence to prevent deer from entering the runway environment.

Full Narrative

On April 23, 2002, approximately 0910 central daylight time, a Piper PA-32R-301T single-engine airplane, N8108V, sustained substantial damage after it struck a deer during the takeoff roll from the George R. Carr Memorial Air Field, Bogalusa, Louisiana. The commercial pilot and his pilot-rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was owned and operated by the passenger. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and a flight plan was not filed for the 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The local flight was originating at the time of the accident. According to the Pilot/Operator Aircraft Accident Report (NTSB Form 6120.1/2), the pilot reported that after completing a pre-flight inspection, he taxied the airplane to runway 36. During the takeoff roll at 70 knots, the pilot began rotation. At 75 knots, the nose wheel lifted off the runway, and from the west, a deer crossed in front of the airplane. The airplane's left wing struck the deer, and the pilot aborted the takeoff. The pilot then taxied the airplane back to the flight line. A certified IA mechanic reported that the left wing spar, the left flap, and the left horizontal stabilizer were damaged. The airport manager reported that the west side of the airport is wooded, and the airport does not have a perimeter fence to prevent deer and other animals from entering the airport property.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time09:10 CDT
Nearest AirportGeorge R Carr Memorial Air Fld (0nm)
Runway36
Runway Length5000 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-32R-301T
Tail NumberN8108V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · TIO-540-S1AD · Reciprocating · 300
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 55 · Second Class · None
Crew 2Age 50 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind360° @ 5 kt
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F / 0 C
Altimeter30.01 inHg
Weather SourcePILO

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