Incident Overview
A pilot reported an incident during takeoff from a runway. As the pilot aligned the airplane with the runway, a person was observed standing beside it near a mulch pile. Upon beginning the takeoff roll, the pilot realized the figure was a deer.
Deer Encounter and Maneuver
The deer began running parallel to the takeoff path before veering toward the airplane. In response, the pilot pulled up and maneuvered the airplane over the deer. However, the airspeed was insufficient to sustain flight, and the airplane descended back onto the runway.
Runway Excursion and Collision
After returning to the runway, the airplane veered to the left, departing the runway surface. The pilot was unable to stop before the airplane collided with a truck and an airport storage hangar.
Source Information
The details of this incident are based solely on the pilot's report. No other information regarding the aircraft, operator, location, occupants, injuries, or weather conditions was provided.