Cessna 170A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 145 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

145

All Events

96

Incidents

19

Minor

13

Serious

17

Fatal (32 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 27, 2025 Everett, WA N1755D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
Apr 10, 2025 Maricopa, AZ N1371D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 11, 2024 Marshall, IN N1249D Minor substantial The fatigue fracture of the No. 6 piston connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Jun 01, 2024 Willow, AK N5789C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
May 28, 2024 Oscoda, MI N9206A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impa…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.
Mar 19, 2023 Oklahoma City, OK N9254A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with wind gusts, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Nov 02, 2022 Hardin, TX N9244A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.
Oct 18, 2022 Evanston, WY N291JR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, resulting in a runway excursion and ground loop
Aug 06, 2021 Metaline Falls, WA N5459C Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
May 23, 2021 Mesquite, NV N9557A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.
Apr 07, 2021 Lime Village, AK N1291D Incident substantial The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
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.
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.
Oct 01, 2015 Springfield, CO N9775A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with terrain, and a nose over.
Aug 30, 2015 New Milford, CT N112RP Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
Aug 08, 2015 East Haddam, CT N5749C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nos…

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
Mar 12, 2015 Palmetto, FL N170TW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.
Apr 19, 2014 Huron, SD N9285A Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
Sep 11, 2013 Victoria, TX N170TP Incident substantial The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Oct 27, 2012 Calexico, CA N1332D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jul 29, 2012 Ellensburg, WA N4089A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jun 04, 2012 Houston, TX N9753A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
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.
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.
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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