N2524DCESSNA 170B2024-08-15 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 20676

Summary

On August 15, 2024, a Cessna 170B (N2524D) was involved in an incident near Healy, AK. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ANC24LA078. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2524D.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, August 15, 2024
NTSB Number
ANC24LA078
Location
Healy, AK
Event ID
20240820194950
Coordinates
63.879528, -148.826250
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20676
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1952
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SUTTON AIRCRAFT SALVAGE LLC
Address
13500 E JENSEN AVE
City
PALMER
State / Zip Code
AK 99645-9430
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# ANC24LA078