# NTSB MIA95LA137: Cessna T210N, N6167Y, Homestead, FL, May 27, 1995 - Type: NTSB accident investigation - Classification: Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report - Date: May 27, 1995, 08:05 local (12:05 UTC) - Place: Homestead, FL - Coordinates: 25.519701, -80.49942 (estimated) - Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=25.5197&lon=-80.4994&mi=10 - Phase of flight: [Takeoff](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/300) (OpenAirDocs' grouping) - Highest injury: Minor injuries - Injuries: 6 minor - Status: Completed, report August 31, 1995 - Report: Approved by Office Director - NTSB case key (mKey): 37773 - NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=MIA95LA137 - NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/37773/pdf - Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95LA137 ## Probable cause BINDING (MECHANICAL) OF THE RIGHT ELEVATOR WITH THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFTER COLLISION WITH A DOG AT THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER DURING ROTATION. THE DEFORMATION OF THE STABILIZER REDUCED THE PILOT-IN-COMMMAND'S ABILITY TO OPERATE THE ELEVATOR. ## Sequence of events In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf). - On ground/water collision with object, takeoff - roll/run - object - animal(s) - flight control,elevator - binding(mechanical) (cause) - elevator - not possible, pilot in command (cause) - In flight collision with terrain/water, takeoff - aborted - terrain condition - open field ## Analysis DURING TAKEOFF ROTATION THE AIRPLANE COLLIDED WITH A DOG WHICH CAUSED BINDING OF THE ELEVATOR FLIGHT CONTROL. THE AIRPLANE THEN CLEARED POWERLINES AND CRASHED INTO A FIELD ABOUT 140 PAST THE POWERLINES. EXAMINATION OF THE AIRPLANE REVEALED THAT THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS CRUSHED AFT WHICH INTERFERED WITH RIGHT ELEVATOR MOVEMENT. THE ELEVATOR TRIM TAB ACTUATOR WAS MEASURED AND FOUND TO BE IN THE FULL NOSE DOWN POSITION. WEIGHT AND BALANCE CALCULATIONS REVEALED THAT THE AIRPLANE WAS UNDER GROSS WEIGHT AND THE CENTER OF GRAVITY WAS WITHIN ALLOWABLE LIMITS. THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND AND RIGHT FRONT SEAT PASSENGER DID NOT WEAR AVAILABLE SHOULDER HARNESSES. THE PILOT RECEIVED FACIAL INJURIES. ## Factual narrative On May 27, 1995, about 0805 eastern daylight time, a Cessna T210N, N6167Y, registered to Country Flyin, Inc., crashed into a field shortly after takeoff from a private airstrip near Homestead, Florida, while on a 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time and a VFR flight plan was filed. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot and five passengers sustained minor injuries. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that just after rotation, the airplane collided with a dog which damaged the elevator flight control. The airplane climbed and cleared approximately 30 foot-tall power lines that were located about 100 feet past the departure end of runway 27 and crashed into a field about 140 feet west of the power lines. The dog reportedly died. Examination of the airplane revealed that the right outboard portion of the horizontal stabilizer was crushed aft. The right horizontal stabilizer was found to interfere with the right elevator. Examination of the clearance between the leading edge of the undamaged left elevator and the left horizontal stabilizer was measured and found to be about 2 inches. Additionally, the elevator trim tab was measured and found to be full nose down. The pilot's and copilot's seats were equipped with shoulder harnesses however they were not worn. The pilot received facial injuries. Weight and balance calculations revealed that the airplane was under maximum gross weight and the center of gravity was within allowable limits. ## Aircraft - Registration: [N6167Y](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N6167Y-2021-02-06), registration cancelled 2021-02-06, S/N 21064276, built 1981 (OpenAirDocs) - Reported make and model: CESSNA T210N - Registry model: [Cessna T210N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t210n) (registry code 2073456) (OpenAirDocs) - Registry engine: [Continental TSIO-520 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-tsio-520-series) (registry code 17040, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs) - Category: Airplane - Serial number: 21064276 - Airframe hours: 523 - Engines: CONTINENTAL TSIO-520-R9B 310 horsepower reciprocating - Damage: Substantial damage - Flight: Personal, Part 91 - Registered owner: Munz, Charles P. - Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal - Last inspection: Annual, May 16, 1995, 7 hours before - Departed: NONE - Destination: MYA, SAN ANDROS, OF - Flight plan: VFR - Airport: NONE, Munz Private, runway 27, 2,500 × 50 ft, asphalt ## Flight crew As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names. - Pilot; age 41; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land, multi-engine land; instrument ratings: airplane; medical: class 3, valid medical--no waivers/lim.; seat: left; flight hours: 3,700 total, 1,432 in this make and model, 3,700 as pilot in command ## Weather - Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day - Wind: 70° at 7 knots - Visibility: 15 statute miles - Lowest ceiling: none - Temperature: 88 °F, dew point 68 °F - Altimeter: 30.00 inHg - Observed at: TMB, 331 nm away ## FAA reports on this event (1) The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs). - [Accident 19950527013889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950527013889A), May 27, 1995: Cessna T210N, Homestead, FL, Substantial damage. Collided with a dog on liftoff. Damaged elevators. Cleared power lines. Settled into field off end runway. From the NTSB's public API. 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