Incident Details
According to the pilot, the right main landing gear of the airplane struck a deer during takeoff. The pilot reported that the airplane had initially cleared the deer, "until it bounded up and hit the right wheel."
Post-Event Actions
After the strike, the pilot continued the initial climb and communicated with observers on the ground. The pilot flew near the observers, who confirmed that the landing gear was extended and appeared undamaged. Subsequently, the pilot flew to a maintenance facility with the landing gear extended and landed to assess the damage.
Damage Assessment
Upon inspection, the airplane sustained substantial damage to the right wing spar. The specific extent of the damage was not further detailed in the report.
Pilot's Report
The pilot reported that there were no mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.