ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 356882
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| Date: | Friday 9 August 1996 |
| Time: | 17:40 LT |
| Type: |  Piper PA-32-260 |
| Owner/operator: | Aero Industries |
| Registration: | N1439T |
| MSN: | 32-7200039 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1972 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 11588 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-540-E4B5 |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Gaithersburg, MD -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Unknown |
| Departure airport: | (KGAI) |
| Richmond, VA (KRIC) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
During the takeoff roll, the pilot took his eyes off the runway to scan his airspeed. At about 75 to 80 kts, he began to rotate, then he heard a loud bang. The aircraft pitched up 7 to 8 degrees and the stall warning light illuminated. The pilot was able to control the aircraft and returned to the airport, where he landed without further incident. Investigation revealed the aircraft sustained substantial damage when it struck a deer.
Probable Cause: the unexpected appearance of a deer on the runway.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB IAD96LA130
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 13-Mar-2024 11:54 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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