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May 1, 2012 · Cessna 172M · N30380
Three Rivers, MI
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 1, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Three Rivers, MI
Aircraft
Cessna 172M
Tail Number
N30380
Operator
Fly Kalamazoo
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA270
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), the student pilot was practicing touch-and-go landings. During the second touch-and-go, as the airplane rotated for takeoff, it hit a deer. The CFI took control of the airplane, continued the takeoff, and established that there were no vibrations and that the airplane was controllable. The CFI elected to divert to a nearby airport where emergency services were available, if needed, and landed without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing strut and right gear mount were bent, and the right side of the fuselage was buckled.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
According to the certified flight instructor (CFI), they were practicing touch and go landings. During the second touch and go, the airplane hit a deer, just as the airplane rotated. The CFI continued with the takeoff and established that there were no vibrations and that the airplane was controllable. The CFI elected to divert to a nearby airport where emergency services were available, and landed without further incident. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing strut and right gear mount were bent and the right side of the fuselage was buckled.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:40 EDT
Nearest AirportThree Rivers Municipal Airport (0nm)
Runway09
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172M
Tail NumberN30380
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFly Kalamazoo
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · 0-320-E2D · Reciprocating · 160
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 40 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind120° @ 3 kt
Visibility7 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point59 / 48
Altimeter30.03 inHg
Observation Time15:35
Weather SourceWFAC