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May 17, 2012 · Shiver Tailwind W-10 · N625JS
Pipe Creek, TX
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
May 17, 2012
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Pipe Creek, TX
Aircraft
Shiver Tailwind W-10
Tail Number
N625JS
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN12CA328
The pilot reported that as the airplane had accelerated to lift-off speed a deer appeared directly in front of the propeller. The airplane struck the deer and veered left. The airplane's left wing was substantially damaged when it subsequently impacted a tree. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane before the deer strike.
NTSB Probable Cause
An inadvertent collision with a deer during takeoff and the airplane’s subsequent departure from the runway and impact with a tree.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that as the airplane was accelerating to lift off speed during takeoff when a deer appeared directly in front of the propeller. The airplane struck the deer and then the airplane drifted left. The airplane's left wing subsequently impacted a tree where it sustained substantial damage. The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions of the airplane prior to the deer strike.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time13:20 CDT
Nearest AirportFreedom Springs Ranch Airport (0nm)
Runway05
Runway Length2100 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftShiver Tailwind W-10
Tail NumberN625JS
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320-A2A · Reciprocating · 150
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 62 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind160° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point54
Altimeter30.04 inHg
Observation Time18:15
Weather SourceWFAC