Summary
On June 15, 2025, a Cessna 170B (N1996C) was involved in an incident near Fort Morgan, CO. 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: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA210. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N1996C.
Accident Details
Probable Cause and Findings
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
Aircraft Information
Registered Owner (Current)
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA210