N4178VCESSNA 1702026-01-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

CESSNA 170S/N: 18511

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, January 29, 2026
NTSB Number
ERA26LA101
Location
Summerdale, AL
Event ID
20260202202368
Coordinates
30.479526, -87.696098
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence post.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
18511
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
VAN DYKE ROBERT L
Address
18609 LORETTA DR
City
FOLEY
State / Zip Code
AL 36535-7901
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# ERA26LA101