Incident Details
The pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, while the aircraft was accelerating through 130 knots, a "faint bump" was felt. The flight crew continued the takeoff and experienced difficulty controlling the airplane, but were able to stabilize it in flight. The pilot noted that no annunciations or warnings appeared on the flight deck. However, the crew was able to identify damage to the leading edge of the right wing.
Damage and Response
The flight crew diverted to an alternate airport and landed without further incident. The aircraft sustained substantial damage to the right wing structure. The pilot stated that there were no mechanical failures or malfunctions with the airframe or engine that would have precluded normal operation prior to the event.
Aftermath
Following the accident, a deer was found on the runway at the departure airport. The departure airport perimeter is partially fenced and co-exists on an island with a nature conservancy. The source does not specify whether the bump was directly caused by the deer, but the presence of the deer on the runway is documented.