Accident Details
Date
Sunday, August 18, 2013
NTSB Number
CEN13CA495
Location
Kankakee, IL
Event ID
20130819X21119
Coordinates
41.071388, -87.846389
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
The airplane struck a deer during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the perimeter fence being less than FAA's recommended 10 feet high.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Name
TURNER EDWARD J III
Address
19502 WALNUT ST
City
MOKENA
State / Zip Code
IL 60448-9329
Country
United States
Analysis
The pilot said that as he rotated the airplane for liftoff, he struck a deer. He made the decision to continue the takeoff and successfully flew the airplane around the traffic pattern and landed without incident. Postaccident examination revealed the lower forward fuselage and cowling were crushed, and the propeller was bent. There is a fence surrounding the airport, but it does not meet FAA's recommendation of being at least 10 feet high.
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN13CA495