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Airplane Strikes Trees Following Go-Around After Bounced Landing (N2172S)

Brevard, NC, US

On March 10, 2001, a Cessna T210L (registration N2172S) was involved in an aviation accident near Brevard, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archivePrimary reportUpdated 2026-07-04Data APIEditorial standards

Witnesses observed an airplane approach high and fast, land long, bounce, and initiate a go-around. The airplane became airborne, struck a tree, and came to rest in a cornfield.

Accident Details

According to witness reports, the airplane was observed high and fast on the approach. It landed approximately three-quarters of the way down the runway, bounced, and then started a go-around. Witnesses heard power applied. The airplane became airborne, impacted a tree, and came to rest in a cornfield.

Pilot Statement

The pilot stated that they flew over the airport midfield, and that mountains and hills on the southeast end of the runway caused a higher than desired approach. The pilot described being high on approach and slightly hot. The pilot attempted a go-around but failed to clear trees lining the departure end of the runway, hitting tree tops and then the ground.

Outcome

The airplane came to rest in a cornfield after the tree impact. No further details are available from the source.

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 10 Mar 2001 Cessna T210L accident near Brevard, NC?

Witnesses observed an airplane approach high and fast, land long, bounce, and initiate a go-around. The airplane became airborne, struck a tree, and came to rest in a cornfield.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 10 Mar 2001 involved a Cessna T210L, registration N2172S, at Brevard, NC.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20010315X00583. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.