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
Mar 10, 1985 CHRISTMASVALLEY, OR N9166A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 24, 1984 POPLAR, MT N7681 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1983 ELLENSBURG, WA N3033A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1983 DURHAMVILLE, NY N9154A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1983 PLATO CENTER, IL N4292V Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1982 BIG LAKE, AK N170DM Minor substantial Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1982 WILLISTON, ND CFZMZ Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 27, 1982 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL N3406C 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.
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