Summary
On July 06, 2008, a Mooney M20K (N252EM) was involved in an incident near Howell, MI. All 3 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.
The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The collision with a deer during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the dusk light condition.
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.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI08CA178. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N252EM.
Accident Details
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)
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