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Pilot Bounces Off Grass Strip Into Trees After High Approach (N92824)

Bainville, MT, US

On July 24, 2004, a Cessna 182N (registration N92824) was involved in an aviation accident near Bainville, MT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in a long landing and loss of control after departing the runway environment. 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 2026-06-19Data APIEditorial standards

A pilot attempting to land at a private grass field flew over it twice to assess conditions. On final approach, the aircraft remained too high, leading to a long landing and subsequent impact with trees.

What happened

The pilot was operating an aircraft toward a private grass airstrip. Prior to the final attempt, he overflew the field on two separate occasions to evaluate its surface conditions. During the third approach, the aircraft remained too high for a safe landing. To correct the excessive altitude, the pilot executed a slip maneuver and extended the flaps to 40 degrees.

Despite these corrections, the aircraft floated along the runway surface before finally touching down well past the normal touchdown zone. The plane departed the end of the paved or graded area and bounced across uneven terrain. During this uncontrolled sequence, the right wing struck a line of trees.

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in a long landing and loss of control after departing the runway environment.
Runway excursion

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 24 Jul 2004 Cessna 182N accident near Bainville, MT?

A pilot attempting to land at a private grass field flew over it twice to assess conditions. On final approach, the aircraft remained too high, leading to a long landing and subsequent impact with trees.

Were there any fatalities in the 24 Jul 2004 Cessna 182N accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 24 Jul 2004 involved a Cessna 182N, registration N92824, at Bainville, MT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain proper airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in a long landing and loss of control after departing the runway environment.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive. Original record: https://carol.ntsb.gov/event/20040812X01204. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), United States.