Primary finding
Probable cause
The deer impacting the airplane during takeoff roll.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot reported that a deer impacted the airplane during the night takeoff roll just prior to rotation. The deer impacted the nose and left wing resulting in substantial damage.
Source record
Factual narrative
The pilot reported that a deer impacted the airplane during the night takeoff roll just prior to rotation. The deer impacted the nose and left wing resulting in substantial damage.