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CESSNA 170 B accident at Sealy, TX, 15 May 2024

Sealy, TX, United States

On May 15, 2024, a CESSNA 170 B operated by None was involved in an aviation accident near Sealy, TX. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 17 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 during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

PilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintained

Related events

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Same operator

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