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
Jul 23, 1989 KYLE, SD N8102A Incident substantial
THE PILOT USED POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING & DECISION-MAKING IN SELECTING A ROAD ON WHICH TO LAND DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILU…

THE PILOT USED POOR PREFLIGHT PLANNING & DECISION-MAKING IN SELECTING A ROAD ON WHICH TO LAND DURING GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTION CONTROL.
Jun 12, 1989 GERLACH, NV N2873C Incident substantial
THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT BY SELECTING UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. AS A RESULT, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON THE SO…

THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR JUDGEMENT BY SELECTING UNSUITABLE TERRAIN FOR LANDING. AS A RESULT, THE AIRPLANE NOSED OVER DURING THE LANDING ROLL ON THE SOFT TERRAIN.
May 06, 1989 KALSKAG, AK N4074V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE FOLLOWING A BOUNCED LANDING.
Apr 02, 1989 FREEDOM, WI N3016A Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE W…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF ON UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE WAS A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
Feb 18, 1989 CLEVELAND, TN N8032A Incident substantial
FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT WHICH LED TO A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AND AN EMERGENCY L…

FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN DIVERTING TO AN ALTERNATE AIRPORT WHICH LED TO A PARTIAL POWER LOSS AND AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND SOFT TERRAIN WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Dec 18, 1988 NORTH POLE, AK N3138B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1988 HOPE, AK N170LA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1988 WILLOW, AK N2905D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 29, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N8266A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 10, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N4346B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 09, 1988 ANCHORAGE, AK N2487D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 08, 1988 ROCKFORD, IL N8048A Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1988 BAYARD, NE N4510C Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 01, 1988 GOLDSBORO, MD N8271A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1988 CROWLEY, TX N3180B Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1987 SHIRLEY, MA N8128A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1987 SKWENTNA, AK N3410D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 21, 1987 COEUR D'ALENE, ID N3063A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 1987 UPPER SANDUSKY, OH N3142A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 1987 MONUMENT VALLEY, UT N2398D Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 16, 1987 BIG SKY, MT N1979C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 03, 1987 BOULDER, CO N2323D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 19, 1987 DILLINGHAM, AK N3439D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1987 ANGOLA, IN N3135A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 08, 1987 FAIRBANKS, AK N4570C Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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