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Fort Morgan, Colorado

June 15, 2025 · NTSB CEN25LA210 · CESSNA 170B (N1996C)
Minor/None
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NTSB Narrative

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.

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NTSB Findings

  • Aircraft-Aircraft oper/perf/capability-Performance/control parameters-Directional control-Not attained/maintained
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Crosswind-Effect on operation
  • Environmental issues-Conditions/weather/phenomena-Wind-Gusts-Effect on operation

Details

NTSB ReportCEN25LA210
AircraftCESSNA 170B
RegistrationN1996C
DamageSUBS
FAR Part091
Location40.3354, -103.8042
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