N2589VCESSNA 1702025-08-23 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 170S/N: 18094

Summary

On August 23, 2025, a Cessna 170 (N2589V) was involved in an incident near Fitchburg, MA. 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 during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.

This incident is documented in NTSB report ERA25LA312. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N2589V.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 23, 2025
NTSB Number
ERA25LA312
Location
Fitchburg, MA
Event ID
20250825200854
Coordinates
42.552158, -71.757007
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18094
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1948
Model / ICAO
170C170
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
170

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
GRAVESON JOHN W
Address
444 HAZEL ST
City
UXBRIDGE
State / Zip Code
MA 01569-1162
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# ERA25LA312