Cessna 170B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 02, 1996 | BECKLEY, WV | N8099A | Minor | substantial |
The pilots decision to continue flying from VFR to IMC conditions which subsequently forced him to make a precautionary landing onto unsuitable terrai…The pilots decision to continue flying from VFR to IMC conditions which subsequently forced him to make a precautionary landing onto unsuitable terrain. |
| Apr 30, 1996 | TOGIAK, AK | N2760D | Minor | substantial | fatigue failure of the right main landing gear strut. |
| Oct 29, 1995 | REKLAW, TX | N3152A | Minor | substantial | THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Oct 25, 1995 | OCONOMOWOC, WI | N4555C | Minor | substantial |
a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing…a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor associated with the accident was the unsuitable terrain on which to make the forced landing. |
| Apr 16, 1991 | CARLISLE, AR | N8188A | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALLING SPEED OF THE AIRPLANE AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE EMOTIONAL STAT…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED ABOVE THE STALLING SPEED OF THE AIRPLANE AND THE RESULTANT INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS THE EMOTIONAL STATE OF THE PILOT. |
| May 23, 1989 | BIRCHWOOD, AK | N3132B | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER DETENT FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/MUDDY TER…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THAT THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS IN THE PROPER DETENT FOR TAKEOFF. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE SOFT/MUDDY TERRAIN CONDITIONS IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA. |
| May 05, 1989 | DEMING, NM | N3475D | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF GROUND RUN, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND COLLISION WITH THE TERRAIN. THE LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS TYPE OF AIRCRAFT IS CONSIDERED TO BE A FACTOR. |
| Sep 20, 1987 | WASHINGTON, IN | N473CJ | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 1987 | YUCCA VALLEY, CA | N2293D | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 01, 1986 | ALEXANDER CREEK, AK | N2806C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 30, 1986 | COLUMBIA STAT., OH | N2894C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 24, 1984 | POPLAR, MT | N7681 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 17, 1983 | ELLENSBURG, WA | N3033A | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 09, 1983 | DURHAMVILLE, NY | N9154A | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |