N3443CCESSNA 170B2025-07-20 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170BS/N: 26486

Summary

On July 20, 2025, a Cessna 170B (N3443C) was involved in an incident near Faith, SD. 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 the landing roll with crosswind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA315. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3443C.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 20, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA315
Location
Faith, SD
Event ID
20250811200759
Coordinates
45.034940, -102.020520
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 the landing roll with crosswind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
26486
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1954
Model / ICAO
170BC170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170B

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PURSTELL KEVIN D
Address
5 PINEWOOD CT
City
BURNT HILLS
State / Zip Code
NY 12027-9718
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# CEN25LA315