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November 26, 2025 · Lou Malinchak Titan T-51D · N251LM
Bristow, OK
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 26, 2025
Injury Outcomes
1 injury (1 minor injury)
Location
Bristow, OK
Aircraft
Lou Malinchak Titan T-51D (2015)
Tail Number
N251LM
Injuries
Minor
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
CEN26LA054
The pilot was initiating a takeoff from his private airstrip when he saw two deer off the right wing. He then felt a thump at the right main landing gear and heard a thud near the right wing root. The airplane pitched aggressively nose down and rolled right. The pilot applied corrective control inputs and reduced engine power, which enabled him to return the airplane onto the runway surface, but the airplane was in a 40o left turn relative to the runway centerline. The airplane veered off the runway and struck trees resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. There were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The collision with two deer during takeoff which resulted in a loss of control and impact with terrain.
Full Narrative
The pilot was initiating a takeoff from his private airstrip when he saw two deer off the right wing. He then felt a thump at the right main landing gear and heard a thud near the right wing root. The airplane pitched aggressively nose down and rolled right. The pilot applied corrective control inputs and reduced engine power, which enabled him to return the airplane onto the runway surface, but the airplane was in a 40o left turn relative to the runway centerline. The airplane veered off the runway and struck trees resulting in substantial damage to the left wing. There were no mechanical malfunctions or failures of the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:00 CST
Nearest AirportMalinchak Private Airport (0nm)
Runway5
Runway Length2400 ft
Runway Width100 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftLou Malinchak Titan T-51D
Tail NumberN251LM
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsSuzuki · H27ANA · Reciprocating · 183
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury Summary1 injury (1 minor injury)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor1
Uninjured0
Total1
Crew 1Age 62 · Basc · Minor
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind340° @ 8 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 C / 25 C
Altimeter25.00 inHg
Observation Time10:50
Weather SourceWFAC