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September 20, 2008 · Mooney Aircraft M20S · N2184N
New Castle, PA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
September 20, 2008
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
New Castle, PA
Aircraft
Mooney Aircraft M20S
Tail Number
N2184N
Operator
C & M Aeronautical
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA08CA198
During the takeoff roll from an airport that did not have the perimeter completely fenced, the airplane collided with a deer that ran across the runway. The pilot successfully aborted the takeoff and taxied to his hangar.
NTSB Probable Cause
The on-ground collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. A contributing factor in the accident was the failure to completely secure the airport perimeter.
Full Narrative
The pilot stated that during the takeoff roll while accelerating through 50 knots, the airplane collided with one of a group of four deer that ran across the runway from the left to the right. He aborted the takeoff without experiencing a loss of directional control and taxied the airplane to the hangar. He further stated that the airport is fenced around the perimeter with the exception of the main driveway, which provides access to the facility.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:50 EDT
Nearest AirportNew Castle Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway23
Runway Length3995 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftMooney Aircraft M20S
Tail NumberN2184N
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorC & M Aeronautical
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · IO-550 SERIES · Reciprocating · 300
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 51 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point63 F / 57
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time23:56
Weather SourceWFAC