Cessna 170 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 728 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2023 | Quebec, CA | C-FZHI | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 24, 2022 | Ravensdale, WA | N4398B | Serious (2) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning. |
| Apr 02, 2022 | Stoney Point, NC | N2656V | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain. |
| Sep 12, 2021 | Ozark, AR | N2998D | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain…The pilot’s inadequate takeoff performance planning that resulted in a climb gradient too low to clear trees on departure, and his failure to maintain aircraft control that resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. |
| Jul 01, 2021 | North Pole, AK | N2746D | Serious (4) | destroyed |
The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance limitations, which prevented the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude to clear the t…The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s takeoff performance limitations, which prevented the airplane from gaining sufficient altitude to clear the trees off the departure end of the runway. |
| Sep 03, 2020 | Morrisville, VT | N170JS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulte…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Moab, UT | N1214D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing. |
| Jan 12, 2017 | Hayden, AL | N1387D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach. |
| Aug 31, 2016 | Hibbing, MN | N1726D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in impact with terrain near the runway. |
| Apr 28, 2015 | Centralia, WA | N1296D | Serious (1) | substantial |
Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forc…Maintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's checklist. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 28, 2011 | Grangeville, ID | N1238D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons. |
| 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. |
| Jun 13, 2010 | Campbellsville, KY | N4273V | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing. |
| Aug 25, 2009 | Anchorage, AK | N6073V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting …The pilot’s decision to make an abrupt and steep low altitude turn just after takeoff, while attempting to return to his departure airport, resulting in an aerodynamic stall and loss of aircraft control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to ensure that the airplane’s engine access cowling was properly latched before takeoff. |
| Jul 19, 2009 | Mahwah, NJ | N8339A | Serious (1) | substantial | A loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 1 cylinder thru bolt hold down nuts due to corrosion. |
| Jun 24, 2007 | Bozeman, MT | N1316D | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain w…The pilot's inadequate visual lookout and failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and uncontrolled descent into terrain while manuevering to avoid the transmission lines. The sun glare was a factor. |
| Sep 04, 2006 | Hampton, NH | N1857C | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. |
| Apr 17, 2006 | Clark Fork, ID | N2288D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A quartering tailwind was a factor. |
| Oct 23, 2004 | Glenwood Spring, CO | N9176A | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Related factors were condi…the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat which resulted in the formation of carburetor ice and the loss of engine power. Related factors were conditions conducive for carburetor icing and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Nov 15, 2003 | Suches, GA | N2521D | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees. |
| Feb 09, 2003 | Davie, FL | N9701A | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion a…The pilot's improper preflight planning and his inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and collision with wires and a road during the subsequent forced landing. |
| Feb 23, 2002 | Fredericksburg, VA | N3832V | Serious (1) | substantial |
The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. …The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing. |