Cessna 170 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

728

All Events

537

Incidents

83

Minor

52

Serious

56

Fatal (98 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 19, 1988 MCCRORY, AR N170KM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 17, 1988 BATAVIA, OH N4137V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 02, 1988 SPRINGFIELD, IL N5596C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1988 HOPE, AK N170LA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 03, 1988 EL PASO, TX N9101A Fatal (4) destroyed PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT DUE TO THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL.
Aug 31, 1988 WILLOW, AK N2905D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N8266A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 21, 1988 BOYCEVILLE, WI N3804V Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N4346B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N2487D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1988 ROCKFORD, IL N8048A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 04, 1988 MARBLE FALLS, TX N2642V Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 21, 1988 CASSVILLE, MO N2585V Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1988 BAYARD, NE N4510C Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 09, 1988 SOUR LAKE, TX N3853V Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 01, 1988 GOLDSBORO, MD N8271A Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1988 MECHANICSVILLE, MD N4022V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1988 ATHENS, GA N1213D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1988 ASHLAND, OR N2958D Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 15, 1988 HEALY, AK N2601D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1988 CROWLEY, TX N3180B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 22, 1987 SANDWICH, MA N5571C Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 27, 1987 CONNER, MT N2926D Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1987 SHIRLEY, MA N8128A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1987 KING SALMON, AK N1311D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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