N970SV

Substantial
Minor

SCOTT VINCIN JUST ACFT HIGHLANDERS/N: JA720-04-24

Summary

On July 13, 2025, a Scott Vincin JUST ACFT HIGHLANDER (N970SV) was involved in an accident near Mancos, CO. The accident resulted in 2 minor injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The airplane’s reduced climb performance during takeoff in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and impact with terrain.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA251. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N970SV.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 13, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA251
Location
Mancos, CO
Event ID
20250714200534
Coordinates
37.350000, -108.218660
Nearest Airport
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
2
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The airplane’s reduced climb performance during takeoff in mountainous terrain, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and impact with terrain.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
SCOTT VINCIN
Serial Number
JA720-04-24
Engine Type
None
Year Built
2025
Model / ICAO
JUST ACFT HIGHLANDERFEST
No. of Engines
0

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VINCIN SCOTT
Address
PO BOX 31
Status
Deregistered
City
MANCOS
State / Zip Code
CO 81328-0031
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# CEN25LA251