N759BJ

Substantial
None

CESSNA 182QS/N: 18265860

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, October 2, 2010
NTSB Number
CEN11CA025
Location
Sparta, MI
Event ID
20101019X41128
Coordinates
43.460556, -85.678337
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

An inadvertent collision with a deer during a night takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18265860
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1977
Model / ICAO
182QC182
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
182Q

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
MOHAWK FLYING CLUB INC
Address
8085 SHADYBROOK DR SE
City
ADA
State / Zip Code
MI 49301-9303
Country
United States

Analysis

The pilot observed two deer crossing the runway from left to right just after he rotated during the night takeoff. He stated one deer was in front of him and the other was to the left of his path. He pulled back on the yoke in an attempt to avoid the deer at which time he heard a loud "bang." The pilot reported he believes he missed the deer that he observed and contacted a third deer that he did not see. The pilot continued the flight to his destination where he made an uneventful landing. The injured deer was located at the departure airport. The right horizontal stabilizer and elevator sustained substantial damage.

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN11CA025