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October 2, 2010 · Cessna 182Q · N759BJ
Sparta, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
October 2, 2010
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Sparta, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 182Q
Tail Number
N759BJ
Operator
Kenneth a Thompson
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN11CA025
Just after the airplane lifted off the runway surface during the night takeoff, the pilot observed two deer crossing the runway from left to right. He stated that one deer was in front of him and the other was to the left of his path. He pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to avoid the deer at which time he heard a loud "bang." The pilot reported that he missed the deer that he observed and contacted a third deer that he did not see. The pilot continued the flight to his destination where he made an uneventful landing. The injured deer was located at the departure airport. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator sustained substantial damage.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The pilot observed two deer crossing the runway from left to right just after he rotated during the night takeoff. He stated one deer was in front of him and the other was to the left of his path. He pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to avoid the deer at which time he heard a loud "bang." The pilot reported he believes he missed the deer that he observed and contacted a third deer that he did not see. The pilot continued the flight to his destination where he made an uneventful landing. The injured deer was located at the departure airport. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator sustained substantial damage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 EDT
Nearest AirportMiller - Sparta Airport (0nm)
Runway25
Runway Length4033 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledUnknown
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 182Q
Tail NumberN759BJ
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKenneth a Thompson
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsCont Motor · O-470U · Reciprocating · 230
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 58 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingBroken clouds 10000 ft
Temperature / Dew Point61 F / 50
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time00:53
Weather SourcePILO