Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 1987 | MELOZITNA RIVER, AK | N9240A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1987 | WASHINGTON, IN | N473CJ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1987 | SKWENTNA, AK | N3410D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 04, 1987 | CEDAR CITY, UT | N3541D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 18, 1987 | MONTICELLO, MN | N1354D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 13, 1987 | MI.70 GLENN HWY, AK | N4091V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 12, 1987 | INDEPENDENCE, CA | N9039A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 1987 | SAN MARCOS, TX | N401P | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1987 | COEUR D'ALENE, ID | N3063A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1987 | LAKEVILLE, MN | N4649V | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 1987 | UPPER SANDUSKY, OH | N3142A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 1987 | MONUMENT VALLEY, UT | N2398D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 16, 1987 | BIG SKY, MT | N1979C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1987 | KENAI, AK | N2754D | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 18, 1987 | TALKEETNA, AK | N1604D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 1987 | DURANGO, CO | N5579C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1987 | BOULDER, CO | N2323D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 19, 1987 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N3439D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 15, 1987 | BRANDON, FL | N1352D | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1987 | ANGOLA, IN | N3135A | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 08, 1987 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N4570C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 1987 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N4687C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1987 | PLASTER CITY, CA | N3441C | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1987 | YUCCA VALLEY, CA | N2293D | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 09, 1987 | MARSTON MILLS, MA | N5571C | Minor | 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.
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database ·
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