No fatalities

CESSNA 170 accident at Oxford, ME, 18 Apr 2025

Oxford, ME, United States

On April 18, 2025, a CESSNA 170 was involved in an aviation accident near Oxford, ME. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions. 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 flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Instructor/check pilotDirectional control — Not attained/maintainedResponse/compensation

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 18 Apr 2025 CESSNA 170 accident near Oxford, ME?

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

Were there any fatalities in the 18 Apr 2025 CESSNA 170 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 18 Apr 2025 involved a CESSNA 170, at Oxford, ME.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

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