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 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
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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