Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2015 | Raymond, MS | N4027V | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination. |
| Jun 28, 2015 | Durango, CO | N170MW | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped u…The pilot's decision to taxi behind a turbojet airplane into jet blast, which resulted in the airplane being blown off an active taxiway and flipped upside down onto terrain. |
| 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 28, 2015 | Centralia, WA | N1296D | Serious (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forc…Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's checklist. |
| 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. |
| Nov 28, 2014 | Alzada, MT | N3292A | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain. |
| 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. |
| Jul 04, 2014 | Tomball, TX | N170CC | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the tailwheel airplane nosing over. |
| 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 08, 2014 | Mulberry, FL | N211R | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspens…The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspension lines. |
| 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. |
| Jan 04, 2014 | Nome, AK | N8177A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately remove water-contaminated fuel during the preflight inspection, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. |
| 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. |
| Sep 06, 2013 | Glennallen, AK | N170BN | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the…The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground. |
| Aug 27, 2013 | Anchorage, AK | N2583C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop. |