A private jet was forced into an emergency landing after it collided with a group of deer during take-off. The Cessna Citation struck multiple deer while departing North Palm Beach County General Aviation Airport at around 7:55 p.m. local time on February 10, according to a notice from the Federal Aviation Administration. “The aircraft landed safely at Palm Beach International Airport,” officials stated. The Federal Aviation Administration did not specify how many deer were involved and said the incident remains under investigation. The aircraft was carrying seven occupants, according to the Aviation Safety Network, which reported that the jet sustained minor damage and that there were no reported injuries. Dispatch audio obtained by WPBF 25 News captured an individual saying the plane had minor damage and would need to be towed from the area. According to the outlet, the private jet made an emergency landing. The brief runway encounter ended without injuries, though federal authorities are now examining how wildlife ended up in the jet’s path.
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