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July 16, 2024 · Piper PA28 181 · N220CE
Blaine, MN
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 16, 2024
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Blaine, MN
Aircraft
Piper PA28 181 (2022)
Tail Number
N220CE
Operator
Atp Flight School
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN24LA273
The pilot reported that he was conducting an instructional flight near dusk and was demonstrating a touch-and-go. Once the nose wheel began to lift off the runway, he noticed a streak of brown appear in front of the airplane, and he felt a thud. The right wing struck a deer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot continued the takeoff, notified air traffic control, and returned to the airport without further incident.
NTSB Probable Cause
Environmental issues-Physical environment-Object/animal/substance-Animal(s)/bird(s)-Ability to respond/compensate
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that he was conducting an instructional flight near dusk and was demonstrating a touch-and-go. Once the nose wheel began to lift off the runway, he noticed a streak of brown appear in front of the airplane, and he felt a thud. The right wing struck a deer, which resulted in substantial damage. The pilot continued the takeoff, notified air traffic control, and returned to the airport without further incident.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time21:25 CDT
Nearest AirportAnoka County/Blaine Airport (J (0nm N)
Runway36
Runway Length4855 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA28 181
Tail NumberN220CE
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorAtp Flight School
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · IO-360-B4A · Reciprocating · 180
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 31 · First Class · None
Crew 2Age 19 · First Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDusk
Wind340° @ 6 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point64 F
Altimeter29.76 inHg
Observation Time21:50
Weather SourceWFAC