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Cessna 170 A accident at Morrisville, VT, 3 Sept 2020

Morrisville, VT, United States

On September 3, 2020, a Cessna 170 A was involved in an aviation accident near Morrisville, VT. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotCapability exceeded

Related events

Same aircraft family

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 3 Sept 2020 Cessna 170 A accident near Morrisville, VT?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

Were there any fatalities in the 3 Sept 2020 Cessna 170 A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 3 Sept 2020 involved a Cessna 170 A, at Morrisville, VT.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.

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