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August 24, 2021 · Cessna 152 · N95445
Stow, OH
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 24, 2021
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Stow, OH
Aircraft
Cessna 152 (1984)
Tail Number
N95445
Operator
Kent State University
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN21LA413
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot was landing at the destination airport following a night cross-country instructional flight when during landing the airplane struck a deer. The flight instructor, who had taken control of the airplane when they saw the deer, maintained control of the airplane, and taxied the airplane off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom of the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and reported that he did everything in his control to avoid the deer.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The flight instructor reported that the student pilot was landing at the destination airport following a night cross-country instructional flight when during landing the airplane struck a deer. The flight instructor, who had taken control of the airplane when they saw the deer, maintained control of the airplane, and taxied the airplane off the runway. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the bottom of the fuselage. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation and reported that he did everything in his control to avoid the deer.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:46 EDT
Nearest AirportKent State University Airport (3nm NNE)
Runway19
Runway Length4000 ft
Runway Width60 ft
Flight Plan FiledCvfr
Flight Plan ActivatedYes
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN95445
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorKent State University
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-N2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 19 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 25 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter30.06 inHg
Observation Time09:54
Weather SourceWFAC