Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 1996 | PROCTOR, AR | N9523A | Fatal (4) | destroyed | failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 30, 1993 | DRY BAY, AK | N8190A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | UNDETERMINED. |
| Sep 13, 1992 | LOPEZ, WA | N9577A | Fatal (4) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S INADVERTENT STALL/SPIN. FACTORS INCLUDE GUSTY, UNFAVORABLE, HIGH VELOCITY WINDS, AND TURBULENCE. |
| Jan 28, 1992 | Austin, NV | N39HP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN REVERSING DIRECTION, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AN…THE PILOT'S DELAY IN REVERSING DIRECTION, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING TO REVERSE DIRECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT CONSISTED OF LOW CEILINGS, SNOW, AND ICING CONDITIONS. |
| Sep 16, 1991 | CURTIS, WA | N4693C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A MISJUDGED MANEUVER DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT BY ALCOHOL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY. |
| Aug 07, 1991 | HEATH, TX | N9582A | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE INADVERTENT STALL FOLLOWING AN ABRUPT PULL UP WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE, AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG CONSUMPTION…THE INADVERTENT STALL FOLLOWING AN ABRUPT PULL UP WHILE MANEUVERING AT LOW ALTITUDE, AND THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO TO ALCOHOL AND DRUG CONSUMPTION. |
| Nov 25, 1990 | 40 W OF CLEAR, AK | N4030V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULE WHILE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CO…THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S LOSS OF CONTROL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE UNDER VISUAL FLIGHT RULE WHILE IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WHITEOUT CONDITION CREATED BY THE VAST EXPANSE OF WHITE LAKE SURFACE, AND THE BLOWING SNOW WHICH FURTHER REDUCED THE VISIBILITY. |
| Jun 03, 1990 | DILLON, CO | N3944V | Fatal (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDE…IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND TERRAIN CONDITIONS. |
| Mar 25, 1990 | REPUBLIC, WA | N4130V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
IMPROPER INSPECTION AND AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ON THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION BY AN FAA AUTHORIZED REPAIR STATION, THE INADEQUATE …IMPROPER INSPECTION AND AIRWORTHINESS CERTIFICATION OF THE AIRCRAFT ON THE LAST ANNUAL INSPECTION BY AN FAA AUTHORIZED REPAIR STATION, THE INADEQUATE ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND LOW CYLINDER COMPRESSION, AND THE PILOTS ATTEMPT TO TAKEOFF WITH KNOWN AIRCRAFT DEFICIENCIES. THE RISING TERRAIN AT THE END OF THE RUNWAY WAS A FACTOR. |
| Nov 26, 1989 | ROGERSVILLE, TN | N9192A | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BY A NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT RESULTING IN SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT …CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS BY A NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT RESULTING IN SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY TO FLY IN INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS, THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE DARK NIGHT, AND THE PILOT'S LACK OF NIGHT FLYING EXPERIENCE. |
| Jun 10, 1989 | SARASOTA, FL | N3100B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING TO SPOT CATTLE FOR A GROUND CREW. |
| Sep 03, 1988 | EL PASO, TX | N9101A | Fatal (4) | destroyed | PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. |
| Dec 22, 1987 | SANDWICH, MA | N5571C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1987 | CEDAR CITY, UT | N3541D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 1986 | ASHEVILLE, NC | N8062A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 1986 | MADISON, GA | N2464D | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 19, 1985 | MURPHYSBORO, IL | N9271A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | MANZANITA, OR | N8011A | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 1985 | CHICAGO(L.MICH), IL | N3160B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 16, 1985 | OLNEY, IL | N1223D | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 27, 1985 | LOPEZ, WA | N3845V | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1984 | OSKALOOSA, IA | N516PC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 1984 | TURNER, ME | N3112A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |