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
Jun 04, 2014 Fairbanks, AK N3442D Incident substantial
The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and s…

The airplane's encounter with a tailwind during takeoff from a short, narrow airstrip, which resulted in a loss of lift and collision with brush and small trees.
May 03, 2014 Soldotna, AK N3469C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to recognize a wind shift, resulting in a tailwind landing, loss of control, and ground loop.
Mar 08, 2014 Mulberry, FL N211R Minor substantial
The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspens…

The failure of the pilot and the parachutist to see and avoid each other, which resulted in the airplane’s wing colliding with the parachute’s suspension lines.
Mar 07, 2014 San Luis Obispo, CA N2252D Incident substantial
Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent …

Corrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent landing gear collapse.
Sep 14, 2013 Iliamna, AK N2736C Incident substantial The pilot's inadvertent encounter with a mound while landing on a remote airstrip.
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.
Aug 27, 2013 Anchorage, AK N2583C Incident substantial The pilot's loss of control of the airplane during takeoff, resulting in a ground loop.
Aug 04, 2013 Meridian, MS N4251 Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Aug 03, 2013 San Carlos, CA N8249A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.
Jun 30, 2013 Fallbrook, CA N2600D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery.
Jun 23, 2013 Rawlins, WY N170CW Incident substantial
The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altit…

The pilot’s delayed decision to abort the takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and a high density altitude, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with terrain.
May 23, 2013 Danville, IN N3119A Incident substantial The pilot not maintaining directional control of the airplane during the landing roll resulting in the ground loop.
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.
May 13, 2013 Roxboro, NC N3115B Incident substantial The pilot’s excessive use of wheel brakes while turning off the runway after landing resulting in a noseover.
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.
Feb 06, 2013 Sunburst, MT N2619D Incident substantial The pilot's failure to compensate for the strong, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.
Jan 20, 2013 Erie, CO N2323D Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off in gusting wind conditions.
Sep 14, 2012 Bethel, AK N543AR Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff, which resulted in a ground loop.
Aug 17, 2012 Fairbanks, AK N4551C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop and runway excursion.
Jun 21, 2012 Concord, CA N1640D Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
Jun 19, 2012 Pullman, WA N2580D Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed …

The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.
May 19, 2012 Winterville, NC N170ED Incident substantial The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Mar 04, 2012 San Jose, CA N8245A Incident substantial The pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Oct 14, 2011 Ramona, CA N8261A Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.
Sep 20, 2011 Fairbanks, AK N2810C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while taking off with a gusting crosswind.
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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