CESSNA 170
Fitchburg, MA — August 23, 2025
Event Information
| Date | August 23, 2025 |
| Event Type | ACC |
| NTSB Number | ERA25LA312 |
| Event ID | 20250825200854 |
| Location | Fitchburg, MA |
| Country | USA |
| Coordinates | 42.55216, -71.75701 |
| Airport | FITCHBURG MUNI |
| Highest Injury | NONE |
Aircraft
| Make | CESSNA |
| Model | 170 |
| Category | AIR |
| FAR Part | 091 |
| Aircraft Damage | SUBS |
Conditions
| Light Condition | DAYL |
| Weather | VMC |
Injuries
| Fatal | 0 |
| Serious | 0 |
| Minor | 0 |
| None | 1 |
| Total Injured | 0 |
Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
About This NTSB Record
This aviation event was investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). NTSB investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents to determine probable cause and issue safety recommendations to prevent future accidents.