N252EM

Substantial
None

Mooney M20KS/N: 25-1027

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 6, 2008
NTSB Number
CHI08CA178
Location
Howell, MI
Event ID
20080815X01251
Coordinates
42.629444, -83.982223
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
25-1027
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1986
Model / ICAO
M20KM20T
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
M20K

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MAIDENS DONALD S
Address
25613 HILLSDALE DR
City
NOVI
State / Zip Code
MI 48374-2158
Country
United States

Analysis

The airplane impacted a deer during takeoff roll at dusk. The pilot immediately aborted the takeoff and returned to the ramp area. The left wing, lower fuselage, propeller, and left main landing gear were damaged.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI08CA178