Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2025 | Rio de Janeiro, OF | PT-AGB | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 28, 2022 | Gage, OK | N2710D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the…The non-certificated pilots’ loss of airplane control, resulting in an impact with terrain during final approach. Contributing to the accident was the airplane owner’s impairment due to his use of ethanol and depressant medications, in combination with his baseline cognitive impairment. |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Port Angeles, WA | N9114A | Fatal (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning. |
| May 28, 2019 | Whitehorse, CA | N4512C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 15, 2017 | Williston, FL | N4244V | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall/spin. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Nov 21, 2008 | Hanna, UT | N8387N | Fatal (1) | substantial | The flight's encounter with adverse tailwinds and downdrafts in mountainous terrain that exceeded the airplane's climb capability. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Tyonek, AK | N8458D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with t…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain. |
| May 04, 2007 | Wasilla, AK | N4217V | Fatal (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Sep 21, 2005 | Ione, WA | N9527A | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intent…The pilot's failure during low-level maneuvering flight, to maintain clearance from a pair of unmarked power lines. Factors include the pilot's intentional low altitude flight/maneuver and wires. |
| May 01, 2005 | Portland, OR | N6352Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A con…The pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel. |
| Jul 31, 2004 | Kenai, AK | N2269D | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control. |
| Jul 17, 2004 | Willow, AK | N4588C | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain du…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain during an uncontrolled descent. |
| May 17, 2004 | Tenino, WA | N3510D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes. |
| Mar 01, 2004 | Herron, WA | N2534V | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subse…The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water. |
| May 17, 2002 | Casper, WY | N1211D | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this…the pilot's inadvertent flight into adverse weather conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor contributing to this accident was the fog. |
| Jun 20, 2001 | Uxbridge, CA | C-GKGG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 1999 | COOPER LANDING, AK | N3402D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's inadvertent stall. |
| Feb 11, 1999 | LEOMINSTER, MA | N1460D | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude during the approach. |
| Sep 26, 1998 | WEATHERFORD, TX | N3469D | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| Sep 12, 1998 | LAGRANGEVILLE, NY | N4709Q | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| Jan 31, 1998 | MIAMI, FL | N1200D | Fatal (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The…failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a banner pickup, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. The lack of altitude for a stall recovery was a related factor. |
| Jul 05, 1997 | KARLIN, MI | N2416D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while b…the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line. |