Incident Overview
During the takeoff roll at an uncontrolled airport, an aircraft collided with two antelope that were crossing the runway from left to right. The impact occurred at an approximate speed of 95 knots. The antelope were struck by the nose landing gear and the right engine propeller.
Damage Assessment
The collision resulted in damage to multiple components of the aircraft. The nose gear assembly and the nose wheel well keel beam were affected, along with the right engine propeller. No other damage or injuries were reported in the source.
Environmental Conditions
At the time of the incident, dusk conditions prevailed. Visibility was reported to be approximately 10 miles. The airport, being uncontrolled, lacked animal protective fencing or any other animal control devices that might have prevented the antelope from accessing the runway.
Conclusion
The source does not provide a probable cause for the accident. It only documents the sequence of events and the resulting damage.