The airplane hit a deer as the airplane lifted off after a touch-and-go. The CFI continued the takeoff and established the airplane was controllable. The CFI elected to divert to a nearby airport where emergency services were available, and landed without further incident. The right wing strut and right gear mount were bent and the right side of the fuselage was buckled.
May 1, 2012, Three Rivers, Mich. Cessna 172M Skyhawk
The airplane hit a deer as the airplane lifted off after a touch-and-go. The CFI continued the takeoff and established the airplane was controllable. The CFI elected to divert to a nearby airport where emergency services were available, and landed without further incident. The right wing strut and right gear mount were bent and the right side of the fuselage was buckled.
Key Takeaways:
- An airplane struck a deer during takeoff after a touch-and-go maneuver.
- The flight instructor (CFI) maintained control, continued the takeoff, and successfully diverted to a nearby airport with emergency services.
- The aircraft sustained significant damage, including a bent right wing strut, right gear mount, and a buckled right fuselage.
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