At about 14:30 EST, a Cessna TR182 departed the runway during its takeoff roll at Haysfield Airport. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injures. Tracks on the 2,400-foot grass runway indicate the airplane tracked down the centerline about 600 to 1,000 feet, then departed to the left, where the aircraft hit several trees. The pilot said he maneuvered the airplane to avoid two or three deer he saw enter the runway from the right.
Dec. 5, Clarksville, Md. / Cessna 182
At about 14:30 EST, a Cessna TR182 departed the runway during its takeoff roll at Haysfield Airport. The pilot and two passengers sustained minor injures. Tracks on the 2,400-foot grass runway indicate the airplane tracked down the centerline about 600 to 1,000 feet, then departed to the left, where the aircraft hit several trees. The pilot said he maneuvered the airplane to avoid two or three deer he saw enter the runway from the right....
Key Takeaways:
- A Cessna TR182 departed the runway during takeoff at Haysfield Airport, resulting in minor injuries to the pilot and two passengers.
- The aircraft veered left off the grass runway after 600-1000 feet, subsequently colliding with several trees.
- The pilot reported maneuvering the airplane to avoid two or three deer that entered the runway from the right.
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