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April 18, 2025 · Cessna 170 · N2607V

Oxford, ME

Overview

Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
April 18, 2025
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Oxford, ME
Aircraft
Cessna 170 (1948)
Tail Number
N2607V
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
ERA25LA221

The flight instructor reported that he assumed control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane near the conclusion of the local instructional flight. During the approach to land on runway 15, he observed the wind from 240° at 12 knots with occasional wind gusts of 18 knots. During the landing roll with a right crosswind, the airplane encountered a wind gust. The airplane veered left of the runway centerline and its nose rotated right. The pilot applied left rudder and full engine power but was unable to regain directional control. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, traversed through a swale, impacted a culvert, and its left wing impacted the ground as it crossed a taxiway. The airplane came to rest in a grassy area adjacent to the taxiway. The airplane’s fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

NTSB Probable Cause

The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.

Full Narrative

The flight instructor reported that he assumed control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane near the conclusion of the local instructional flight. During the approach to land on runway 15, he observed the wind from 240° at 12 knots with occasional wind gust of 18 knots. During the landing roll with a right crosswind, the airplane encountered a wind gust. The airplane veered left of the runway centerline and its nose rotated right. The pilot applied left rudder and full engine power but was unable to regain directional control. The airplane exited the right side of the runway, traversed through a swale, impacted a culvert, and its left wing impacted the ground as it crossed a taxiway. The airplane came to rest in a grassy area adjacent to the taxiway. The airplane’s fuselage and left wing were substantially damaged during the accident sequence. The flight instructor reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failure with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Flight

Event TypeAccident
Event Time10:15 EDT
Nearest AirportOxford County Regional Airport (0.1nm WNW)
Runway15
Runway Length2997 ft
Runway Width75 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo

Aircraft

AircraftCessna 170
Tail NumberN2607V
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · C145 · Reciprocating · 145
Seats4

People & Injuries

Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 61 · Third Class · None
Crew 2Age 63 · Basc · None

Conditions

ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind170° @ 12 kt, gusting 17 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point57 F / 19 F
Altimeter30.12 inHg
Observation Time13:56
Weather SourceWFAC

Appendix: Source Data