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August 15, 2022 · Piper PA-28-140 · N1486T

Talladega, AL

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
August 15, 2022
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Talladega, AL
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-140 (1972)
Tail Number
N1486T
Operator
Spivey Darwyn D
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA22LA371

The flight instructor reported that, during the takeoff roll, shortly after the student pilot rotated and lifted off the runway, there was a loud and noticeable impact to the right side of the airplane. The airplane pulled to the right and they elected to land straight ahead. As soon as the airplane touched back down the right wing struck the runway and the airplane skidded to a stop. Neither the flight instructor nor his student observed the deer that the airplane had collided with before the impact. Following the accident, the flight instructor noted that the right main landing gear had separated from the airplane and the deer that the airplane had impacted was near the runway centerline. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed that the airplane’s elevator was substantially damaged during the accident.

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, during the takeoff roll, shortly after the student pilot rotated and lifted off the runway, there was a loud and noticeable impact to the right side of the airplane. The airplane pulled to the right and they elected to land straight ahead. As soon as the airplane touched back down the right wing struck the runway and the airplane skidded to a stop. Neither the flight instructor nor his student observed the deer that the airplane had collided with before the impact. Following the accident, the flight instructor noted that the right main landing gear had separated from the airplane and the deer that the airplane had impacted was near the runway centerline. A Federal Aviation Administration inspector confirmed that the airplane’s elevator was substantially damaged during the accident.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:00 CDT
Nearest AirportTalladega Muni (0.5nm N)
Runway04/2
Runway Length6032 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftPiper PA-28-140
Tail NumberN1486T
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorSpivey Darwyn D
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-320 E3D · Reciprocating · 150
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 43 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 64 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightNight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point70 F
Altimeter29.98 inHg
Observation Time21:35
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data