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Airplane Touches Down Short and Left of Runway at Private Airstrip (N48031)

Bellewood, MS, US

On January 8, 2002, a Cessna 170B (registration N48031) was involved in an aviation accident near Bellewood, MS. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing. 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

During landing on runway 12 at a private airstrip, the airplane touched down left and short of the turf runway, coming to rest 30 feet left of the runway. No mechanical issues were reported or found.

Accident Details

The pilot was conducting an approach to land on runway 12 at a private airstrip from which the airplane had previously departed. During the attempted landing, the airplane touched down left of and short of the runway surface. After the touchdown, the airplane came to rest approximately 30 feet to the left of the turf runway.

Post-Accident Examination

The pilot did not report any mechanical problems with the airplane during the flight. Following the accident, a post-accident examination of the airplane was conducted, which also failed to reveal any mechanical issues. The wreckage examination did reveal structural damage to the airframe.

Conclusion

The accident sequence involved a landing that deviated from the intended runway surface, resulting in the airplane stopping off the runway. No causal factors were identified in the source material.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 8 Jan 2002 Cessna 170B accident near Bellewood, MS?

During landing on runway 12 at a private airstrip, the airplane touched down left and short of the turf runway, coming to rest 30 feet left of the runway. No mechanical issues were reported or found.

Were there any fatalities in the 8 Jan 2002 Cessna 170B accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 8 Jan 2002 involved a Cessna 170B, registration N48031, at Bellewood, MS.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing.

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Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20020115X00071. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.