Jul 11, 1990
Accident
Substantial MANSFIELD, OH
InjuriesNone
Phase of Flight-
ConditionsVMC
OperationFAR 091
Probable Cause
AN UNAVOIDABLE COLLISION WITH A DEER WHILE TAKING OFF WHICH BENT THE DRAG BRACE AND PREVENTED IT FROM LOCKING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE NIGHT CONDITIONS WHICH REDUCED THE PILOTS VISIBILITY TO THE ILLUMINATED AREA OF THE LANDING LIGHTS.
NTSB NYC90LA183