On September 25, 2010, a CESSNA 172M operated by BERRY LAURA J was involved in an aviation accident near Point Lookout, MO. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
During a spot landing practice, an airplane landed long and overran a 3,738-foot runway, coming to rest in a ditch with a buckled firewall. The pilot, who had not flown in two months, reported no mechanical issues.
Accident Overview
According to the pilot receiving instruction, the flight was conducted because she had not flown in two months and wanted to refresh her skills. While practicing a spot landing, the airplane touched down long and overran the end of the runway, which measured 3,738 feet in length and 100 feet in width. The airplane came to rest upright in a ditch adjacent to the airport property.
Damage and Examination
Examination of the airplane revealed that the firewall was buckled. The airplane owner, who was also the pilot receiving instruction, stated that there were no mechanical problems that caused the accident.
Pilot Background
The pilot reported that the purpose of the flight was to regain proficiency after a two-month gap in flying activity.
Contributing factors
Descent/approach/glide path — Not attained/maintainedPilot
7 Sep 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Tin Cup Investments INC)
24 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172M
21 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172P (Vascular Wings LLC)
18 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Ocala Aviation Services INC)
16 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172L (Foothill Aircraft Sales and Service Inc.)
9 Aug 2026 — CESSNA 172N (Kimber 123 Holdings LLC)
Frequently asked questions
What happened in the 25 Sept 2010 CESSNA 172M accident near Point Lookout, MO?
During a spot landing practice, an airplane landed long and overran a 3,738-foot runway, coming to rest in a ditch with a buckled firewall. The pilot, who had not flown in two months, reported no mechanical issues.
Were there any fatalities in the 25 Sept 2010 CESSNA 172M accident?
No fatalities were recorded in this accident.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 25 Sept 2010 involved a CESSNA 172M, operated by BERRY LAURA J, at Point Lookout, MO.
What was the probable cause of the accident?
The pilot receiving instruction's failure to attain the proper touchdown point and execute a go-around and the CFI’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a runway overrun.
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