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January 14, 2004 · Cessna 210L · N453MC

Fort Meade, FL

Overview

Report Status
Final with probable cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
January 14, 2004
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (1 uninjured)
Location
Fort Meade, FL
Aircraft
Cessna 210L
Tail Number
N453MC
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
MIA04CA040

The pilot stated that during preflight of the airplane, he noticed fog which became heavier during the engine run-up before takeoff. During the engine run-up, the windshield started fogging up, which usually clears up when full power is applied. He thought about aborting the flight, but elected to takeoff. During the takeoff roll he concentrated on keeping the airplane "straight", but did not detect that the takeoff roll was not parallel to the runway. He observed a fence when the windshield cleared up and applied aft elevator control to clear the fence. The airplane impacted the fence then came to rest upright. He reported there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.

NTSB Probable Cause

The failure of the pilot to abort the takeoff after encountering fog during the preflight and engine run-up, and also his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway during the takeoff roll due to a fogged windshield resulting in the collision with a fence.

Full Narrative

On January 14, 2004, about 0630 eastern standard time, a Cessna 210L, N453MC, registered to and operated by a private individual, collided with a fence during takeoff from a private airstrip in Fort Meade, Florida. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time, and no flight plan was filed for the 14 CFR Part 91 personal flight to Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport, Miami, Florida. The airplane was substantially damaged and the private-rated pilot, the sole occupant, was not injured. The flight was originating at the time of the accident. The pilot stated that during preflight of the airplane, he noticed fog which became heavier during the engine run-up before takeoff. During the engine run-up, the windshield started fogging up, which usually clears up when full power is applied. He thought about aborting the flight, but elected to takeoff. During the takeoff roll he concentrated on keeping the airplane "straight", but did not detect that the takeoff roll was not parallel to the runway. He observed a fence when the windshield cleared up and applied aft elevator control to clear the fence. The airplane impacted the fence then came to rest upright. He reported there was no mechanical malfunction or failure.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time06:30 EST
Nearest Airport0nm
Runway18
Runway Length3200 ft
Runway Width125 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 210L
Tail NumberN453MC
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · IO-520-L · Reciprocating · 285
Seats6

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (1 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured1
Total1
Crew 1Age 55 · Third Class · None

Conditions

ConditionsIMC
LightDawn
WindCalm
Visibility0.5 sm
CeilingOvercast 200 ft
Temperature / Dew Point41 C / 41 C
Altimeter30.20 inHg
Observation Time11:51
Weather SourceWFAC

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