Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 05, 2004 | North Pole, AK | N515N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed response in initiating an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. |
| Mar 01, 2004 | Herron, WA | N2534V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subse…The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Santa Rosa, CA | N2502C | Incident | substantial | the failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Nov 15, 2003 | Suches, GA | N2521D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. |
| Nov 10, 2003 | Manley Hot Sprg, AK | N4448B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip. |
| Oct 20, 2003 | San Diego, CA | N3979V | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | Skwentna, AK | N9006A | Incident | substantial |
An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of t…An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut during the landing roll. |
| Aug 30, 2003 | SEWARD, AK | N1293D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contribuiting to the accident was the presence of soft sand. |
| Aug 21, 2003 | Neche, ND | CFGRD | Incident | substantial |
The unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. Contributing factors to the accident include the pilot becoming lost/disoriented…The unsuitable terrain encountered during the precautionary landing. Contributing factors to the accident include the pilot becoming lost/disoriented, his decision to perform a precautionary landing, and the soft terrain encountered during landing. |
| Aug 18, 2003 | Sparrevohn, AK | N8016A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 13, 2003 | La Belle, FL | N2987D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage. |
| Aug 01, 2003 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N3418C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane that resulted in the lef…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing contacting the runway surface during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the presence of the crosswind, and the pilot's lack of experience in tailwheel airplanes. |
| Jul 27, 2003 | Schafer, MT | N1979C | Minor | substantial | The pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway. |
| Jul 06, 2003 | Palmer, AK | N63DJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent…The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 29, 2003 | Brandy Station, VA | N2741C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 27, 2003 | Newcomerstown, OH | N9067A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway. |
| Jun 24, 2003 | Widener, AR | N4478B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing t…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires. |
| May 01, 2003 | Twentynine Palm, CA | N1607D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor. |
| Apr 19, 2003 | Randolph, NY | N118F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare. |
| Mar 29, 2003 | Hobbs, NM | N5577C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the runway light's cement foundation. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Santa Rosa, NM | N1228D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust. |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Davie, FL | N9701A | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion a…The pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Dec 22, 2002 | West Helena, AR | N1392D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the deflated tire. |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Mobile, AZ | N4465B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airpla…the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. The crosswind was a contributory factor. |
| Oct 13, 2002 | Watkinsville, GA | N170LB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent collision with an ant hill during takeoff that resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collision collision with the groun…The pilot's inadvertent collision with an ant hill during takeoff that resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collision collision with the ground. A factor was unsuitable terrain. |