Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2000 | BEDFORD, WY | N8319A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the soft grass airstrip. |
| May 08, 2000 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N992EZ | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Apr 21, 2000 | ST. PAUL, MN | N1233D | Incident | substantial | the broken landing gear axle. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | IGIUGIG, AK | N2790C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot'…The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for those wind conditions. |
| Mar 28, 2000 | LOPEZ ISLAND, WA | N4653C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall la…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall lack of total (flight and tail wheel) experience. |
| Mar 05, 2000 | BIG LAKE, AK | N2814C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Dec 29, 1999 | OAKLAND, AL | N3276A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reduc…The pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reducing the pilot's access to controls leading to the inadvertent loss of control and ground impact with trees. Contributing factors were rough and uneven runway surface and the trees. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | EL MIRAGE, CA | N9063A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Sep 10, 1999 | AUBURN, WA | N3476D | Incident | substantial |
Loss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions …Loss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions (VASI lights) in the path of the airplane as it left the runway. |
| Sep 03, 1999 | BRADY, TX | N3865V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a dirt bank. |
| Aug 04, 1999 | CASPER, WY | N4448B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of a wrong runway for landing and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 01, 1999 | WASILLA, AK | N2806C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the a left crosswind. |
| Jun 22, 1999 | DURANGO, CO | N4163V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the high density altitude and the high vegetati…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the high density altitude and the high vegetation (sagebrush). |
| May 27, 1999 | OGDEN, UT | N2716C | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during an intentional (practice) low altitude flight maneuver (landing approach). |
| Apr 18, 1999 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | N3251A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the rising terrain and the variable winds. |
| Mar 28, 1999 | MCCARTHY, AK | N3200A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, the pilot's inadequate weather ev…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the pilot's premature liftoff. |
| Mar 13, 1999 | PALMER, AK | N4387B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to refuel the airplane that resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 18, 1998 | LAWRENCEVILLE, GA | N4105V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 28, 1998 | IGIUGIG, AK | N3482C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total exp…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total experience in make/model of the aircraft, and the pilot not achieving a climb on takeoff. |
| Sep 10, 1998 | SAN JOSE, CA | N8245A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control |
| Sep 05, 1998 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N4368M | Incident | destroyed |
The solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of …The solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, rough terrain, and the fuel leak from the fuel tank vent. |
| Aug 24, 1998 | NORTH POLE, AK | N9754A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. |
| Aug 07, 1998 | PELL CITY, AL | N9968A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during a crosswind landing and the improper recovery from a bounce resulted in the collapse of the rig…The pilot's improper use of the flight controls during a crosswind landing and the improper recovery from a bounce resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear. A factor was the right crosswind. |
| Jul 04, 1998 | RENTON, WA | N1296D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Failure to jettison the external load and downdrafts were f…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Failure to jettison the external load and downdrafts were factors. |
| Jun 24, 1998 | ONEONTA, NY | N3493C | Incident | destroyed | The separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable. |