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August 25, 2014 · Cessna 140 · N436DC
Luray, VA
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 25, 2014
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Luray, VA
Aircraft
Cessna 140 (1956)
Tail Number
N436DC
Operator
Heinz Kenneth P
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA14CA412
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting to depart from the runway when a deer suddenly began approaching the runway from the left. He attempted to steer the airplane left to avoid the deer as it crossed, and in the process, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane as it rolled and struck an embankment and collapsed the main landing gear, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.
NTSB Probable Cause
A loss of control and subsequent runway excursion while attempting to avoid a collision with a deer on takeoff.
Full Narrative
The pilot of the tailwheel-equipped airplane was attempting to depart from the runway when a deer suddenly began approaching the runway from the left. He attempted to steer the airplane left to avoid the deer as it crossed, and in the process, the airplane departed the left side of the runway. The pilot was unable to stop the airplane as it rolled and struck an embankment and collapsed the main landing gear, resulting in substantial damage to the fuselage.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time19:15 EDT
Nearest AirportLuray Caverns (0nm S)
Runway04
Runway Length3125 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 140
Tail NumberN436DC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorHeinz Kenneth P
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental Motors · O-200A · Reciprocating · 100
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 65 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind80° @ 5 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57
Altimeter30.15 inHg
Observation Time23:15
Weather SourceWFAC