Buck meets RV7

[Av8safe]

Answers to a few of your questions...

My first indication was a blur in my peripheral vision at about 11 O?clock, which was about the same time as the impact. There was a thud and a large yaw to the left. For my fellow heavy iron pilots it was like a very extreme V1 cut. It pulled left and I was able to get it back to centerline and stopped. My guess is we were doing about 45 - 50 knots when hit, as I was just getting the tail pinned.

The vibration was severe, but this aircraft has an Airflow Performance fuel injection system with a fuel diverter and I had it shut down very quickly. As for ?Bucky? the 100LL marinade rendered him useless and he was given a proper burial. I am still waiting on photos, because afterwards I was too busy with calls and paperwork to go look. That?s what happens when an aviation safety and accident investigator has an event!

[Av8safe]

More photos...wouldn?t buff out and not enough duct tape either...

[terrykohler]

DEERSLAYER

Terry, CFI
RV9A N323TP

[texdog]

This airplane was based at my airport and what a beautiful airplane it was. I hope it can be restored to its former beauty. The former owner loved this RV and liked to fly it with his son. I?m very thankful no personal injury.

[Sam Buchanan]

The unfairness of this turn of bad luck is heartbreaking....I can't imagine how it must feel to see your "new" RV damaged before it arrives home....

Very glad there were no injuries to the occupants. It will be interesting to see if the insurance carrier decides to repair this RV.

[sailvi767]

I am sorry for your loss. It got to be difficult to deal with. I think given the need for a engine tear down, new prop and airframe damage it might be considered totaled. I would push for that option with the insurance and then look at a buy back of the aircraft. It?s certainly repairable and since the engine was at idle a tear down will hopefully find no internal damage. A deer strike is one of my nightmares!
G

[moosepileit]

How tall is the airport perimeter fence?

I've seen 6' cleared easily.

[airguy]

Originally Posted by sailvi767

I am sorry for your loss. It got to be difficult to deal with. I think given the need for a engine tear down, new prop and airframe damage it might be considered totaled. I would push for that option with the insurance and then look at a buy back of the aircraft. It?s certainly repairable and since the engine was at idle a tear down will hopefully find no internal damage. A deer strike is one of my nightmares!
G

The carrythrough spar in the fuselage will likely tell the tale on that decision. Engine and prop are obvious, the firewall and first aft doubler will need attention, likely replace the engine mount too since the engine is coming off and with all the vibration. The left wing is the question, if it's just the fuel tank then it's not so bad, as long as the spar and carrythrough are still true.

[MGRVAwesome]

Ouch!! I feel your pain! Just don't loose sight of your objective. It's worth it to have such a lovely lady you can take out on fun runs for the weekends.

[mbauer]

Heart broken to see such a beautiful RV messed up like that.

Great job of getting it stopped in the right direction!

Hoping that it works out best for you the way you want.

Can only imagine the sick feeling you must have down deep in the stomach.

Best regards,
Mike Bauer