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
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