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October 16, 2004 · Beech A23 · N130SV
New Market, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 16, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Market, VA
Aircraft
Beech A23
Tail Number
N130SV
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC05CA007
During the night takeoff roll, as the pilot was rotating the airplane, the left stabilator struck a deer. A portion of the left stabilator separated, and the pilot continued the takeoff. The pilot then circled the airport and performed an emergency landing on the same runway. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in a grassy area beyond the end of the runway.
NTSB Probable Cause
A collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A factor in the accident was the night.
Full Narrative
On October 15, 2004, about 2330 eastern daylight time, a Beech A23, N130SV, was substantially damaged during takeoff from New Market Airport (8W2), New Market, Virginia. The certificated private pilot and passenger were not injured. Night visual meteorological conditions prevailed, and no flight plan was filed for the local personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll on runway 24, as he was rotating the airplane, the left stabilator struck a deer. A portion of the left stabilator separated, and the pilot continued the takeoff. The pilot then circled the airport and performed an emergency landing on the same runway. During the landing, the nose gear collapsed and the airplane came to rest in a grassy area beyond the end of the runway.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time23:30 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Market Airport (0nm)
Runway24
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftBeech A23
Tail NumberN130SV
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 · Reciprocating
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 23 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility3 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point46 / 46
Altimeter30.21 inHg
Observation Time04:20
Weather SourceWFAC