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
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 19, 2013 Auburn, CA N2865C Fatal (2) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.
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.
Mar 21, 2013 Livermore, CA N3826V Serious (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Feb 18, 2013 Skwentna, AK N2814C Serious (2) substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed during a departure turn, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
Feb 06, 2013 Sunburst, MT N2619D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the strong, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.
Jan 20, 2013 Erie, CO N2323D Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Oct 27, 2012 Calexico, CA N1332D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Sep 14, 2012 Bethel, AK N543AR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 17, 2012 Fairbanks, AK N4551C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Jul 29, 2012 Ellensburg, WA N4089A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 11, 2012 Panama City, FL N2561V Serious (1) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failur…

A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failure to maintain airplane control after the engine failure.
Jun 21, 2012 Concord, CA N1640D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jun 19, 2012 Pullman, WA N2580D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed …

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
Jun 15, 2012 Biddeford, ME N3812V Minor substantial
A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspectio…

A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.
Jun 04, 2012 Houston, TX N9753A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
May 19, 2012 Winterville, NC N170ED Incident substantial The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Mar 04, 2012 San Jose, CA N8245A Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 14, 2011 Ramona, CA N8261A Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
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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