On 24 Oct 2012, a CESSNA 150 was involved in an aviation accident near Carrollton, OH. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The airplane’s collision with two deer during the takeoff roll. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During takeoff roll, an airplane struck two deer on the runway, damaging the propeller and right horizontal stabilizer. The pilot taxied back without further incident.
Incident Overview
According to the pilot, during the takeoff roll, two deer ran onto the runway. The airplane struck one deer with the propeller and the second deer with the right horizontal stabilizer.
Pilot Actions and Outcome
The pilot was able to maintain control of the airplane and taxied back to the ramp without further incident.
Damage Assessment
The empennage was twisted and partially separated at the aft bulkhead. The right horizontal stabilizer was crushed aft and bent up.
Mechanical Status
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical anomalies with the airplane prior to the impact.