N2480DCESSNA 170B2025-02-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 20632

Summary

On February 23, 2025, a Cessna 170B (N2480D) was involved in an incident near Gainesville, GA. 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 of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA139. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2480D.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, February 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA139
Location
Gainesville, GA
Event ID
20250310199827
Coordinates
34.272626, -83.830226
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 of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
20632
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
BUSH JOSEPH
Address
130 CURTISS LN
City
COALINGA
State / Zip Code
CA 93210-2588
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# ERA25LA139