Casualties unknown

2003-10-13: Cessna 210L (N732AG) — Hickory, NC

Hickory, NC, US

On October 13, 2003, a Cessna 210L (registration N732AG) was involved in an aviation accident near Hickory, NC. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. 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 1781061362Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot conducted a straight-in landing on runway 19 without clearance. The airplane bounced multiple times, pitched up, rolled left, struck the ground with its left wingtip, and spun to a stop in the grass. No mechanical issues were reported.

Incident Overview

A pilot performed a straight-in landing on runway 19. According to the pilot, the airplane contacted the runway in a flat and hard manner, resulting in a bounce followed by a porpoising motion. The pilot then applied power, and the airplane spun around to the left.

Witness Account

A witness located outside an airport building observed the landing. The witness reported that the airplane touched down in a shallow flare and proceeded to bounce three times. During the third bounce, the airplane climbed to an estimated height of 25 feet with its nose pitched up. The witness then saw the airplane roll to the left, causing the left wingtip to strike the ground. Subsequently, the airplane spun around and came to rest on the grass adjacent to the runway.

Pilot and Controller Statements

The pilot stated that no mechanical malfunction occurred with the airplane. An air traffic controller reported that the pilot had not received clearance to land.

Aircraft and Occupants

The source does not specify the aircraft type, registration, or number of occupants. No injuries or fatalities are mentioned.

Damage

The extent of damage to the aircraft is not detailed in the source.

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20031016X01748. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.