Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2015 | Bentonville, AR | N3488C | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop on takeoff. |
| Apr 13, 2015 | Bettles, AK | N4697C | Incident | substantial |
A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anoma…A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination and testing revealed no mechanical anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Mar 31, 2015 | Wasilla, AK | N4582C | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the stu…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the student while landing, which resulted in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the student pilots failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during the landing roll. |
| Mar 12, 2015 | Palmetto, FL | N170TW | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane. |
| Jan 21, 2015 | Anchorage, AK | N2580D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Sep 19, 2014 | Portland, OR | N3210A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. |
| Sep 04, 2014 | Palmer, AK | N1661D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's excessive use of brakes during the landing roll resulting in a nose over. |
| Aug 16, 2014 | Augusta, KS | N60PE | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. |
| Jun 04, 2014 | Fairbanks, AK | N3442D | Incident | substantial |
The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and s…The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and small trees. |
| May 03, 2014 | Soldotna, AK | N3469C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to recognize a wind shift, resulting in a tailwind landing, loss of control, and ground loop. |
| Apr 19, 2014 | Huron, SD | N9285A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing. |
| Mar 07, 2014 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N2252D | Incident | substantial |
Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent …Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent landing gear collapse. |
| Jan 26, 2014 | Wikieup, AZ | N2594V | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff. |
| Oct 08, 2013 | Ridgely, MD | N4216V | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Sep 14, 2013 | Iliamna, AK | N2736C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a mound while landing on a remote airstrip. |
| Sep 11, 2013 | Victoria, TX | N170TP | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control. |
| Aug 27, 2013 | Anchorage, AK | N2583C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop. |
| Aug 04, 2013 | Meridian, MS | N4251 | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 03, 2013 | San Carlos, CA | N8249A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jul 26, 2013 | Burnet, TX | N5401C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 30, 2013 | Fallbrook, CA | N2600D | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery. |
| Jun 23, 2013 | Rawlins, WY | N170CW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altit…The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain. |
| Jun 09, 2013 | Plainville, CT | N2585V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s overflight of the landing runway during a forced landing after a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadeq…The pilot’s overflight of the landing runway during a forced landing after a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to detect water contamination of the fuel system. |
| May 23, 2013 | Danville, IN | N3119A | Incident | substantial | The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the ground loop. |
| May 13, 2013 | Roxboro, NC | N3115B | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes while turning off the runway after landing resulting in a noseover. |