Cessna 170B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

405

All Events

311

Incidents

39

Minor

26

Serious

29

Fatal (47 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 25, 2025 Knoxville, TN N4584C Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground l…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll in a crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion and a subsequent ground loop.
Aug 23, 2025 Livermore Falls, ME N170JL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 20, 2025 Faith, SD N3443C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with crosswind.
Jul 09, 2025 Homer, AK N2694D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 25, 2025 Denali Park, AK N2655D Incident substantial The failure of the left main landing gear spring due to a fatigue fracture during landing on uneven terrain.
Jun 15, 2025 Fort Morgan, CO N1996C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane during a gusty crosswind landing.
Feb 23, 2025 Gainesville, GA N2480D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the tailwheel-equipped airplane while landing in gusty crosswind conditions.
Nov 08, 2024 Lancaster, CA N1977C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 15, 2024 Healy, AK N2524D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with tree…

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, in gusty wind conditions, resulting in a loss of control and a collision with trees.
Jul 01, 2024 Tacoma, WA N4402B Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jun 24, 2024 Tok, AK N2839C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Jun 16, 2024 Smithfield, NC N2257D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Apr 30, 2024 Scappoose, OR N1657D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll in gusting wind conditions.
Apr 25, 2024 Endicott, NY N8084A Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and subsequent collision with…

The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an aborted landing, which resulted in a runway excursion, and subsequent collision with trees.
Nov 27, 2023 Cameron Park, CA N170HT Minor substantial
A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runw…

A failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursion
Oct 09, 2023 Duxford, UK N2366D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 07, 2023 Fremont Island, UT N1664D Incident substantial The pilot undergoing instruction’s excessive application of asymmetrical braking during landing, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 16, 2023 Elko, NV N8223A Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of control after encountering a dust devil during takeoff.
May 17, 2023 Tracy, CA N2771C Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after encountering a wind gust.
Apr 29, 2023 Queen Creek, AZ N2207D Incident substantial The airplane’s encounter with a dust devil after landing, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
Oct 08, 2022 Monument Valley, UT N1961C Incident substantial The pilot’s loss of airplane control during the landing flare in gusting wind and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
Jul 29, 2022 Fairbank's, AK N4493B Incident substantial The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll.
May 21, 2022 Big Lake, AK N2692D Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a su…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
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 17, 2022 Boise, ID N2929D Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s dela…

The pilot receiving instructions failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
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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