Primary finding
Probable cause
An unavoidable collision with a deer.
Investigator assessment
Analysis narrative
The pilot was in the process of retrimming the airplane for takeoff, during a touch and go landing, when a deer ran onto the runway. The deer collided with the left side of the airplane, damaged the underside of the left wing, then impacted and damaged the left horizontal stabilizer. The pilot stopped the airplane without further damage.
Source record
Factual narrative
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