Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2010 | Anchorage, AK | N3492C | Incident | substantial | The structural failure of the right main landing gear leg, resulting in the collapse of the landing gear. |
| Nov 25, 2009 | Durham, NC | N2758D | Incident | destroyed | The total loss of engine power in flight and a fire in the engine compartment for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 19, 2009 | London, OH | N2719D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Sep 06, 2009 | Grain Valley, MO | N9129A | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat. |
| Aug 06, 2009 | Aurora, IL | N9793A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. |
| Jun 28, 2009 | Kasigluk, AK | N5490C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in a crosswind. |
| Jun 11, 2009 | Anchorage, AK | N2783D | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop a…The flight instructor's decision to land with a tailwind, and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in a ground-loop and nose-over. |
| May 16, 2009 | Nenana, AK | N6946C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control while taxiing for takeoff, and his failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, resulting in an…The pilot's failure to maintain control while taxiing for takeoff, and his failure to attain/maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff, resulting in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s excessive taxi speed. |
| May 13, 2009 | Roswell, NM | N3210A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing. |
| May 12, 2009 | Kenai, AK | N3469C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident wa…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground-loop. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention during the landing. |
| Feb 27, 2009 | Homer, AK | N2332D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Facto…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident were a tailwind, and the pilot's decision to land downwind. |
| Feb 07, 2009 | Lake Placid, FL | N1825C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Contributing was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Butler, MO | N5773C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Oct 12, 2008 | Santa Fe, NM | N9100A | Incident | substantial | The flight instructor's delay in taking timely control of the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. |
| Sep 09, 2008 | Ruby, AK | N2690V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions. |
| Apr 06, 2008 | Fort Collins, CO | N2232D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Feb 29, 2008 | Truckee, CA | N2571D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jan 06, 2008 | Ellsworth, ME | N5407C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing a…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. |
| Dec 22, 2007 | Alton, NH | N3070A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above a frozen lake while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's attempt of the…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance above a frozen lake while maneuvering. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's attempt of the low altitude maneuver, and unfavorable lighting conditions. |
| Nov 18, 2007 | Nikolai, AK | N170BP | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributi…The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), which resulted in a loss of engine power during a go-around. Factors contributing to the accident were icing conditions, and carburetor/induction icing. |
| Oct 07, 2007 | Roxboro, NC | N9910A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control during landing. |
| Oct 04, 2007 | Wadesboro, NC | N5494C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jul 28, 2007 | Arco, ID | N3446C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. The crosswind condition was a factor. |
| Jun 11, 2007 | Anchorage, AK | N3412D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight co…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter with brush. |
| Jun 02, 2007 | Smithfield, NC | N9910A | Incident | substantial | Collapse of the left main landing gear during landing, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in substantial damage during a runway excursion. |