Incident Details
During a takeoff for an aerial application flight, the aircraft collided with a cow. The impact broke off the right main landing gear. The pilot reported that the cow had entered the airstrip through a fence. The airstrip featured a small rise that obstructed the pilot's view, preventing timely detection of the animal.
Sequence of Events
The pilot lowered the flaps and attempted to fly over the cow, but the right main landing gear struck the animal. Despite the collision, the pilot continued the takeoff. The aircraft subsequently landed in a pasture adjacent to the airstrip.
Aftermath
The cow was killed in the collision. The pilot sustained no reported injuries. The aircraft's right main landing gear was broken off as a result of the impact.