Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2011 | Fairbanks, AK | N2810C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind. |
| Sep 17, 2011 | Fairbanks, AK | N4597C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwh…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of experience/training in tailwheel-equipped airplanes. |
| Sep 17, 2011 | Pahrump, NV | N1677D | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomal…A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Sep 05, 2011 | Anchorage, AK | N5406C | Incident | substantial |
The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake p…The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Grangeville, ID | N1238D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 19, 2011 | Jefferson, OR | N2789D | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from power transmission lines during the landing approach into the sun. |
| Jul 30, 2011 | Mulino, OR | N9741A | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional contro…The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional control during landing rollout. |
| May 28, 2011 | Wasilla, AK | N1742D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident were the effects of multipl…The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident were the effects of multiple modifications to the main and tailwheel landing gear through the supplemental type certificate and FAA field approval process, which adversely changed their geometry, and resulted in degraded controllability during landing. |
| Feb 11, 2011 | Baker Lake, WA | N9768A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed. |
| Dec 11, 2010 | Houston, TX | N1634D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action. |
| Oct 03, 2010 | Minto Flats, AK | N2792C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, resulting in a loss of control. |
| Aug 09, 2010 | Salt Lake City, UT | N179MM | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 23, 2010 | Palmer, AK | N4590C | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's decision to make a low-altitude pass over a remote airstrip toward rising terrain in weather conducive to downdrafts. |
| Jul 14, 2010 | Truckee, CA | N3967V | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles. |
| Jun 23, 2010 | Parker, AZ | N432PB | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing with a crosswind. |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Campbellsville, KY | N4273V | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. |
| Jun 12, 2010 | Palmer, AK | N2886C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in variable wind conditions. |
| May 15, 2010 | Moab, UT | N8379A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 30, 2010 | Minden, NV | N5765C | Incident | substantial | A main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut. |
| Apr 25, 2010 | White Bear Lake, MN | N3201A | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the a…The flight instructor's inadequate attempted recovery from a bounced landing and the student pilot's abrupt use of the brakes, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. |
| Apr 07, 2010 | Columbia, CA | N2629D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. |
| Mar 24, 2010 | Kingman, AZ | N4200V | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passen…The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger. |
| 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. |