N2955DCESSNA 170B2021-04-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 26898

Summary

On April 19, 2021, a Cessna 170B (N2955D) was involved in an incident near Curtis, NE. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: Water contamination of the airplane’s fuel supply which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN21LA206. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2955D.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, April 19, 2021
NTSB Number
CEN21LA206
Location
Curtis, NE
Event ID
20210430103007
Coordinates
40.638750, -100.473410
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

Water contamination of the airplane’s fuel supply which resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26898
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1955
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
WALSH DAVID E
Address
602 E 4TH ST
City
NORTH PLATTE
State / Zip Code
NE 69101-6909
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN21LA206