Wildlife encounter (non-bird): Piper PA-28-181 Pilot 100i, N6058F, accident occurred on December 9, 2025, at Conroe/North Houston Regional Airport (CXO/KCXO), Houston, Texas

• Location: Conroe, Texas 
• Accident Number: CEN26LA058 
• Date & Time: December 10, 2025, 06:47 UTC 
• Registration: N6058F 
• Aircraft: Piper PA28 
• Aircraft Damage: Substantial 
• Defining Event: Wildlife encounter (non-bird) 
• Injuries: 2 None 
• Flight Conducted Under: Part 91: General aviation - Instructional 

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The student pilot was performing a takeoff and during the takeoff roll, the flight instructor saw a deer run onto the runway from right to left. While attempting to avoid the first deer, a second deer collided with the airplane. The deer was struck by the propeller and damaged the left main landing gear. The left main landing gear collapsed, and the airplane skidded to a stop. The airplane sustained substantial damage to the left wing.

- Probable Cause: The collision with a deer during takeoff.