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 30, 2007 | Pahokee, FL | N1767D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during a crosswind landing. |
| May 17, 2007 | Fairfield, ID | N2778C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision wi…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Apr 11, 2007 | Watkins, CO | N1258D | Incident | substantial |
A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing …A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. |
| Nov 18, 2006 | Billings, MT | N2619D | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A fac…The flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 24, 2006 | Griffin, GA | N4556C | Incident | substantial | An in-flight encounter with weather on initial take off climb resulting in a loss of directional control and collision with the ground. |
| May 21, 2006 | West Glacier, MT | N3477C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight, his attempt to abort the takeoff, and the airplane's subsequent departure off the end of…The pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight, his attempt to abort the takeoff, and the airplane's subsequent departure off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the impacted fence and vegetation, and his total lack of experience in type of operation. |
| May 07, 2006 | Chickaloon, AK | N2396D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snow on the runway. |
| Apr 28, 2006 | Fort Pierce, FL | N2891C | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Apr 23, 2006 | Redlands, CA | N3190A | Incident | substantial |
the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's ina…the student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control interference between the two pilots during the initial stages of the loss of control. |
| Apr 18, 2006 | Shelton, WA | N2886C | Incident | substantial |
The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after t…The main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure. |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Buena Vista, CO | N1327D | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts. |
| Apr 10, 2006 | Havre, MT | N2831C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the fail…The pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with. |
| Apr 06, 2006 | Hanford, CA | N5561C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 31, 2006 | Benton, KS | N2359J | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight …the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open cowling. |
| Mar 27, 2006 | Palmer, AK | N2947D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain. |
| Aug 01, 2005 | Fairbanks, AK | N6946C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted is a loss of directional control during landing. A factor associate…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted is a loss of directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition. |
| Jun 28, 2005 | Laurel, MT | N2619D | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing…The flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's diverted attention to talking with the student. |
| Jun 12, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N2830C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loo…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| Jun 08, 2005 | Ninilchick, AK | N2551D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is a tailwind. |
| May 14, 2005 | Dillingham, AK | N4606C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the acc…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve. |
| May 10, 2005 | Homer, AK | N8305A | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch.…The flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 27, 2005 | Anchorage, AK | N2981D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign. |
| Nov 12, 2004 | Opa Locka, FL | N9059A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Sep 08, 2004 | Teller, AK | N3492C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an e…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an embankment during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident was the presence of a sand embankment, and a tailwind. |
| Aug 23, 2004 | Anchorage, AK | N8238A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord,…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down. |