Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2002 | SOLDOTNA, AK | N2558D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor contributing to the…The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a nose over. |
| Aug 01, 2002 | St. Johns, AZ | N2233D | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to …the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. |
| May 30, 2002 | Rock Springs, WY | N4559C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| May 19, 2002 | SHOW LOW, AZ | N4338B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a sudden wind shift on final approach. |
| May 16, 2002 | North Pole, AK | N4669C | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used…The separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used to attach the main landing gear. |
| May 12, 2002 | Anchorage, AK | N7608B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop. |
| May 11, 2002 | San Diego, CA | N3462C | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed the remedial action, which resulted in a …The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed the remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Apr 08, 2002 | Ocala, FL | N3470C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop. |
| Mar 22, 2002 | Gainesville, MO | N170PS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to perform a go-around. |
| Oct 05, 2001 | Bennettsville, SC | N4180V | Incident | substantial | The blockage of the fuel vent and also the collapsed fuel supply line resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. |
| Sep 28, 2001 | Wildwood, NJ | N3465D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the gusts. |
| Aug 29, 2001 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N4669C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with a tree. |
| Jun 15, 2001 | Payson, AZ | N4338B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing f…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the type of operation. |
| Jun 04, 2001 | Sand Point, AK | N4659C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A …The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| May 08, 2001 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N3143A | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection …A failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel. |
| Apr 29, 2001 | Henderson, NV | N2567C | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in rough terrain. |
| Apr 08, 2001 | Penrose, NC | N2488D | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a groun…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Lincoln, CA | N4315B | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose ov…The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over. |
| Mar 04, 2001 | South Haven, MN | N2577D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the dimi…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the diminished aircraft handling, the pilot's maneuver to avoid the tree line, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff selected by the pilot, the snow covered lake, and the tree line. |
| Oct 12, 2000 | SAN CARLOS, CA | N2562D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Sep 16, 2000 | ALTURUS, CA | N4590C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the fa…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock. |
| Sep 05, 2000 | MEXIA, TX | N1447D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encounte…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encountering a windshift/crosswind. |
| Aug 18, 2000 | NAMPA, ID | N3007A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the balked landing. |
| Jun 23, 2000 | WASILLA, AK | N2514D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's excessive use of the brakes. |
| Jun 11, 2000 | DUTCH JOHN, UT | N4514C | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors were a high-density altitude and wind gusts. |