Cessna 170B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 12, 1998 | HAILEY, ID | N3018A | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow pro…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures by the improper use of the flaps, high density altitude conditions, crosswind conditions and the tree. |
| Sep 01, 1997 | PAXSON, AK | N4520C | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's dec…The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies (a disabled stall warning horn), an inadvertent stall, and the presence of carburetor icing conditions. |
| Jul 05, 1997 | BEND, OR | N37RA | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate. High density altitude and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway were factors. |
| Sep 10, 1993 | GILBERTSVILLE, KY | N4473B | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. THE CROSSWIND WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Jul 28, 1993 | WOODBINE, NJ | N2971D | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT MAINTAINING TOO STEEP OF AN ANGLE OF CLIMB AND AN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CON…THE PILOT MAINTAINING TOO STEEP OF AN ANGLE OF CLIMB AND AN INADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL IN FLIGHT RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH THE RUNWAY. THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE OF OPERATION WAS A FACTOR. |
| Sep 02, 1992 | NINILCHIK, AK | N1737D | Serious (2) | destroyed |
THE STUDENT PILOT ENTERED A LOW ALTITUDE STALL/MUSH DURING AN AIRDROP MANEUVER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW PASS MANEUVER, AND…THE STUDENT PILOT ENTERED A LOW ALTITUDE STALL/MUSH DURING AN AIRDROP MANEUVER. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE LOW PASS MANEUVER, AND THE IMPROPER ALTITUDE. |
| Apr 11, 1992 | ST. JAMES, MO | N1966C | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM TERRAIN DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF AND CLIMB OUT. A RELATED FACTOR WAS THE RISING TERRAIN. |
| Sep 22, 1991 | E. STROUDSBURY, PA | N37892 | Serious (2) | substantial |
IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE F…IMPROPER TAKEOFF PLANNING BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRPLANE STRIKING TREES DURING INITIAL CLIMB. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAKE HIS DEPARTURE TURN IN A TIMELY MANNER. |
| Nov 27, 1987 | CONNER, MT | N2926D | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 06, 1987 | KENAI, AK | N2754D | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 02, 1987 | PLASTER CITY, CA | N3441C | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 28, 1985 | AMA, LA | N170NX | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 15, 1984 | FLATONIA, TX | N4653C | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 1982 | ELIM, AK | N2780D | Serious | substantial | Investigation pending |