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February 21, 2014 · Piper PA 28-140 · N6469W
Saluda, SC
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
February 21, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Saluda, SC
Aircraft
Piper PA 28-140 (1964)
Tail Number
N6469W
Operator
Pivotal Aviation
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA172
The flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot had completed the first leg of a night cross country flight and were departing back to their home airport. During the takeoff roll, a deer ran onto the runway, colliding with the airplane's right wing. The CFI assumed control of the airplane from the student and continued the takeoff, as inadequate runway distance remained to abort. Once airborne, the CFI did not note any flight control abnormalities, and elected to continue to the destination, where he landed the airplane without incident. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on equipment - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor (CFI) and student pilot had completed the first leg of a night cross country flight and were departing back to their home airport. During the takeoff roll, a deer ran onto the runway, colliding with the airplane's right wing. The CFI assumed control of the airplane from the student and continued the takeoff, as inadequate runway distance remained to abort. Once airborne, the CFI did not note any flight control abnormalities, and elected to continue to the destination, where he landed the airplane without incident. Postaccident examination revealed substantial damage to the right wing.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:30 EST
Nearest AirportSaluda County (0nm)
Runway19
Runway Length3189 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA 28-140
Tail NumberN6469W
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorPivotal Aviation
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 SERIES · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 27 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 20 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind150° @ 7 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point68 F / 59
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time00:35
Weather SourcePILO