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June 28, 2018 · Piper PA28 151 · N7104F
Rolla, MO
Overview
Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 28, 2018
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (3 uninjured)
Location
Rolla, MO
Aircraft
Piper PA28 151 (1976)
Tail Number
N7104F
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
GAA18CA402
The flight instructor reported that, during the takeoff roll at night with the student pilot on the controls, the airplane's left wing struck a deer on the runway. They maneuvered the airplane off the runway without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Facility Directory, Airport Remarks, for the accident airport stated, in part, that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Effect on operation - C
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that during the takeoff roll at night, with the student pilot on the controls, the airplane's left wing struck a deer on the runway. They maneuvered the airplane off the runway without further incident. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing. The instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation. The Federal Aviation Administration Airport Facility Directory, Airport Remarks, for the accident airport states in part that there is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CDT
Nearest AirportRolla National (0nm NNE)
Runway31
Runway Length5500 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledVFR
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 151
Tail NumberN7104F
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 E3D · Reciprocating · 151
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (3 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured3
Total3
Crew 1Age 24 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 20 · Third Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
Wind90° @ 3 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Altimeter29.87 inHg
Observation Time01:53
Weather SourceWFAC