N81210FAIRCHILD 24R2025-07-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

FAIRCHILD 24RS/N: R46-111

Summary

On July 09, 2025, a Fairchild 24R (N81210) was involved in an incident near Greeley, CO. All 3 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 inability to maintain directional control during landing due to excessive wear in the tailwheel steering assembly.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA245. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N81210.

Accident Details

Date
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA245
Location
Greeley, CO
Event ID
20250710200504
Coordinates
40.429000, -104.640000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
3
Total Aboard
3

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s inability to maintain directional control during landing due to excessive wear in the tailwheel steering assembly.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
FAIRCHILD
Serial Number
R46-111
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1946
Model / ICAO
24RFA24
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
24R-46

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FAIRCHILD ARGUS LLC
Address
28906 CLOVER LN
City
EVERGREEN
State / Zip Code
CO 80439-8417
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# CEN25LA245