Incident Overview
Date: Thursday 22 December 2005
Aircraft Type: Beechcraft B200 King Air
Owner/operator: Slave Air
Registration Number: C-FSAT
Location: Valleyview Airport, AB –
ÿ Canada
Phase of Flight: Take off
Status: Substantial, repaired
Casualties: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 5
Component Affected: Left Main Gear Doors and Left PropellerLeft Main Gear Doors and Left Propeller
Category: Accident
A Beech King Air C-FSAT aircraft experienced a near-miss incident during takeoff from Runway 25 at Valleyview Airport, Canada, approximately one hour before sunrise. The pilot observed a large brown object and a thud, leading to a temporary stop and runway reduction. A medium-sized deer remained on the runway after impact, necessitating extensive repairs to the aircraft’s left main gear doors and propeller.A Beech King Air C-FSAT aircraft experienced a near-miss incident during takeoff from Runway 25 at Valleyview Airport, Canada, approximately one hour before sunrise. The pilot observed a large brown object and a thud, leading to a temporary stop and runway reduction. A medium-sized deer remained on the runway after impact, necessitating extensive repairs to the aircraft’s left main gear doors and propeller.
Description
Beech King Air C-FSAT was departing from runway 25 at the Valleyview Airport, Canada, approximately one hour before sunrise. During the final stages of the takeoff roll, the pilot flying noticed a large brown object off to one side followed by a thud. The flight crew rejected the takeoff and the aircraft was brought to a stop with 20 feet of runway remaining. The remains of a medium sized deer were found on the runway. Damage from the impact required repairs to the left main gear doors and left propeller and the removal of the left engine for a hot section overhaul.
Primary Cause
Unexpected object on the runway during takeoff roll.Unexpected object on the runway during takeoff roll.Share on:
