No fatalities

CESSNA 170A accident at Oscoda, MI, 28 May 2024

Oscoda, MI, United States

On May 28, 2024, a CESSNA 170A was involved in an aviation accident near Oscoda, MI. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

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Probable cause

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Directional control — Not attained/maintainedPilotEffect on operation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 28 May 2024 CESSNA 170A accident near Oscoda, MI?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.

Were there any fatalities in the 28 May 2024 CESSNA 170A accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 28 May 2024 involved a CESSNA 170A, at Oscoda, MI.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.