Cessna 170B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Sep 26, 1998 | WEATHERFORD, TX | N3469D | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| 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. |
| Oct 02, 1994 | RAMONA, CA | N170CT | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological condit…the noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions after the pilot decided to takeoff in adverse weather conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark nighttime lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of recent experience. |
| Jan 28, 1992 | Austin, NV | N39HP | Fatal (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S DELAY IN REVERSING DIRECTION, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AN…THE PILOT'S DELAY IN REVERSING DIRECTION, HIS CONTINUED FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED AND INADVERTENT STALL WHILE MANEUVERING TO REVERSE DIRECTION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS WEATHER CONDITIONS THAT CONSISTED OF LOW CEILINGS, SNOW, AND ICING CONDITIONS. |
| Sep 16, 1991 | CURTIS, WA | N4693C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A MISJUDGED MANEUVER DUE TO PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT BY ALCOHOL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS OVERCONFIDENCE IN PERSONAL ABILITY. |
| Jun 10, 1989 | SARASOTA, FL | N3100B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING TO SPOT CATTLE FOR A GROUND CREW. |
| Sep 04, 1987 | CEDAR CITY, UT | N3541D | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 19, 1986 | ASHEVILLE, NC | N8062A | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 1986 | MADISON, GA | N2464D | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 29, 1985 | MANZANITA, OR | N8011A | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 1985 | CHICAGO(L.MICH), IL | N3160B | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 17, 1984 | OSKALOOSA, IA | N516PC | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 1984 | TURNER, ME | N3112A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 01, 1983 | LIVERMORE FALLS, ME | N2429D | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |