ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 354619
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| Date: | Tuesday 7 April 1998 |
| Time: | 00:45 LT |
| Type: |  Cessna 172I |
| Owner/operator: | Private |
| Registration: | N35594 |
| MSN: | 17256856 |
| Year of manufacture: | 1968 |
| Total airframe hrs: | 3503 hours |
| Engine model: | Lycoming O-320-E2D |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 1 |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Category: | Accident |
| Location: | Mallards Ldg, GA -
 United States of America
|
| Phase: | Take off |
| Nature: | Private |
| Departure airport: | (GA04) |
| Atlanta, GA (KPDK) | |
| Investigating agency: | NTSB |
| Confidence Rating: |  Accident investigation report completed and information captured |
The pilot was on the takeoff roll and had started the rotation for takeoff when he observed a deer crossing from right to left. He applied left rudder and aileron in order to avoid a collision. The main gear collided with a dirt mound (berm) and the airplane nosed over inverted off the side of the runway.
Probable Cause: A deer on the runway which led to the pilot's evasive manuever to avoid the deer.
Accident investigation:
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Sources:
NTSB MIA98LA126
Location
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 11-Mar-2024 16:27 | ASN Update Bot | Added |
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