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August 18, 2013 · Cessna 172 · N5148A
Kankakee, IL
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 18, 2013
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Kankakee, IL
Aircraft
Cessna 172
Tail Number
N5148A
Operator
Edward J Turner Iii
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN13CA495
The airplane struck a deer as it was rotated for liftoff. There is a fence surrounding the airport, but it does not meet FAA's recommendation of being at least 10 feet high.
NTSB Probable Cause
The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high.
Full Narrative
The pilot said that as he rotated the airplane for liftoff, he struck a deer. He made the decision to continue the takeoff and successfully flew the airplane around the traffic pattern and landed without incident. Postaccident examination revealed the lower forward fuselage and cowling were crushed, and the propeller was bent. There is a fence surrounding the airport, but it does not meet FAA's recommendation of being at least 10 feet high.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time20:30 CDT
Nearest AirportGreater Kankakee (0nm)
Runway04
Runway Length5979 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 172
Tail NumberN5148A
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorEdward J Turner Iii
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · O-300-B · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 53 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind60° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 59
Altimeter30.18 inHg
Observation Time01:30
Weather SourcePILO