Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 02, 1993 | FALLON, NV | N4266V | Minor | substantial |
was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path to the runway and his inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's delaye…was the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path to the runway and his inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action and his lack of recent experience in the airplane. |
| Aug 28, 1993 | LEXINGTON, IL | N3825V | Minor | destroyed | an inadequate climb airspeed by the pilot-in-command. |
| Jul 31, 1993 | EXCELSIOR SPGS, MO | N4411V | Minor | substantial | the private pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during landing. |
| Apr 16, 1991 | CARLISLE, AR | N8188A | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALLING SPEED OF THE AIRPLANE AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE EMOTIONAL STAT…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALLING SPEED OF THE AIRPLANE AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF THE PILOT. |
| Jan 24, 1991 | FORT MYERS, FL | N1279D | Minor | substantial | IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT WHICH CAUSED THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE BELOW VSO RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH. |
| Dec 07, 1990 | WELSH, LA | N1344D | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND. |
| May 23, 1989 | BIRCHWOOD, AK | N3132B | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER DETENT FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/MUDDY TER…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER DETENT FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/MUDDY TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| May 05, 1989 | DEMING, NM | N3475D | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR. |
| Jan 01, 1989 | SPECULATOR, NY | N1432D | Minor | destroyed |
INACCURATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY THE PILOT WHO INADVERTENTLY FLEW HIS AIRCRAFT FROM VFR INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE M…INACCURATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY THE PILOT WHO INADVERTENTLY FLEW HIS AIRCRAFT FROM VFR INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE MAKING A DESCENT AT NIGHT. |
| May 21, 1988 | CASSVILLE, MO | N2585V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 01, 1988 | MECHANICSVILLE, MD | N4022V | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 1988 | ASHLAND, OR | N2958D | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 20, 1987 | WASHINGTON, IN | N473CJ | Minor | 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 |
| Nov 16, 1986 | TEMPLE BAR, NV | N5780C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 1986 | ALEXANDER CREEK, AK | N2806C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1986 | COLUMBIA STAT., OH | N2894C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 13, 1985 | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | N1290D | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 06, 1985 | FRUITPORT, MI | N4169U | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 14, 1985 | CAMDENTON, MO | N5593C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |