Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02, 1996 | BAKER CITY, OR | N2761D | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the h…the pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the highway, were factors. |
| Dec 16, 1995 | JOHN DAY, OR | N3171B | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH. |
| Oct 29, 1995 | REKLAW, TX | N3152A | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Oct 25, 1995 | OCONOMOWOC, WI | N4555C | Minor | substantial |
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing…a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing. |
| Sep 09, 1995 | HARTWELL, GA | N8233E | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL AND FAILURE TO TAKE APPROPRIATE REMEDIAL ACTION. A FACTOR WAS TREES. |
| Aug 09, 1995 | TITUSVILLE, FL | N2715D | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL AIRPLANE. |
| Aug 05, 1995 | COLDFOOT, AK | N2566V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE AND/OR ALTITUDE FROM TERRAIN. RISING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND DOWNDRAFTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNFAVORABLE…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE AND/OR ALTITUDE FROM TERRAIN. RISING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND DOWNDRAFTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Jul 17, 1995 | AFTON, WY | N3165B | Incident | substantial | DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED. FACTORS TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION AND A STALL NOT IDENTIFIED. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | COLUMBIA, CA | N3981V | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions; his inadequate compensation for the resulting crosswind situation; and his…the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions; his inadequate compensation for the resulting crosswind situation; and his failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. |
| Jun 15, 1995 | GULKANA, AK | N4512C | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| May 12, 1995 | CHICKALOON, AK | N4366B | Incident | substantial |
THE FRACTURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER AND PROPELLER FLANGE IN-FLIGHT. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS THE …THE FRACTURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER AND PROPELLER FLANGE IN-FLIGHT. A FACTOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACCIDENT WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. |
| Apr 11, 1995 | WOODLAND, CA | N1276D | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection by failing to determine the worn condition of the c…the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection by failing to determine the worn condition of the crosswind landing gear detent stop groove and snubber pin and the soft terrain were factors in this accident. |
| Mar 29, 1995 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N1364D | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR TORQUE/P FACTOR WHEN ADDING ENGINE POWER FOR THE GO-AROUND MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED FLARE, DELAYED GO-AROUN…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO CORRECT FOR TORQUE/P FACTOR WHEN ADDING ENGINE POWER FOR THE GO-AROUND MANEUVER. THE PILOT'S MISJUDGED FLARE, DELAYED GO-AROUND, AND LACK OF TOTAL EXPERIENCE WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Oct 02, 1994 | RAMONA, CA | N170CT | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological condit…the noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions after the pilot decided to takeoff in adverse weather conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Sep 25, 1994 | NIKISKI, AK | N5583C | Minor | destroyed | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DESCENT RATE. A FACTOR WAS THE CHECK PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. |
| Sep 18, 1994 | LAKEVILLE, MN | N4271V | Minor | substantial |
An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot when he did not insure that all the water was drained from the airplane's fuel tanks. Factors associ…An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot when he did not insure that all the water was drained from the airplane's fuel tanks. Factors associated with this accident were contaminated fuel and powerlines. |
| Sep 18, 1994 | ST. ANNE, IL | N4216V | Incident | substantial | ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO AN INADEQUATELY RECONDITIONED CYLINDER. |
| Aug 31, 1994 | FORT YUKON, AK | N4457B | Incident | substantial | THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SPRING. |
| Aug 17, 1994 | REDMOND, OR | N8339A | Incident | substantial | PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED. A FACTOR TO THE ACCIDENT WAS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION. |
| Jun 12, 1994 | WOLF CREEK, MT | N1389D | Incident | substantial | POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING. THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 06, 1994 | BOCA RATON, FL | N9534A | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Apr 26, 1994 | BUSHNELL, FL | N9530A | Minor | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Cont…The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a loose exhaust valve seat on the No. 3 cylinder. |
| Mar 29, 1994 | OLIVE BRANCH, MS | N2509V | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT BEFORE REDUCING ENGINE POWER TO DESCEND RESULTING IN THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO …FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO APPLY CARBURETOR HEAT BEFORE REDUCING ENGINE POWER TO DESCEND RESULTING IN THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO CARBURETOR ICE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING AND THE CARBURETOR ICING WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 07, 1994 | CHUGIAK, AK | N4310B | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION MAKING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT WEATHER …THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT DECISION MAKING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND THE DOWNDRAFT WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Feb 19, 1994 | WAUPACA, WI | N4685C | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE GUSTY CROSSWIND. |