Cessna 170B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 08, 2004 | Shirley, NY | N1754D | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Apr 23, 2004 | Nampa, ID | N8252A | Incident | substantial |
The right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft …The right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of recent experience in this make and model aircraft. |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Santa Rosa, CA | N2502C | Incident | substantial | the failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident. |
| Nov 10, 2003 | Manley Hot Sprg, AK | N4448B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident…The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip. |
| Aug 18, 2003 | Sparrevohn, AK | N8016A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was t…The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Aug 13, 2003 | La Belle, FL | N2987D | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage. |
| Jul 06, 2003 | Palmer, AK | N63DJ | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent…The pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. |
| Jun 29, 2003 | Brandy Station, VA | N2741C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 24, 2003 | Widener, AR | N4478B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing t…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires. |
| Apr 19, 2003 | Randolph, NY | N118F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare. |
| Nov 28, 2002 | Mobile, AZ | N4465B | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airpla…the pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. The crosswind was a contributory factor. |
| Oct 13, 2002 | Watkinsville, GA | N170LB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadvertent collision with an ant hill during takeoff that resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collision collision with the groun…The pilot's inadvertent collision with an ant hill during takeoff that resulted in a ground loop and the subsequent collision collision with the ground. A factor was unsuitable terrain. |
| Aug 01, 2002 | St. Johns, AZ | N2233D | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to …the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop. |
| May 30, 2002 | Rock Springs, WY | N4559C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| May 19, 2002 | SHOW LOW, AZ | N4338B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a sudden wind shift on final approach. |
| May 16, 2002 | North Pole, AK | N4669C | Incident | substantial |
The separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used…The separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used to attach the main landing gear. |
| May 12, 2002 | Anchorage, AK | N7608B | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop. |
| May 11, 2002 | San Diego, CA | N3462C | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed the remedial action, which resulted in a …The failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed the remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the gusting crosswind conditions. |
| Apr 08, 2002 | Ocala, FL | N3470C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop. |
| Sep 28, 2001 | Wildwood, NJ | N3465D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the gusts. |
| Aug 29, 2001 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N4669C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with a tree. |
| Jun 15, 2001 | Payson, AZ | N4338B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing f…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the type of operation. |
| Jun 04, 2001 | Sand Point, AK | N4659C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A …The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind. |
| May 08, 2001 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N3143A | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection …A failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel. |
| Apr 29, 2001 | Henderson, NV | N2567C | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in rough terrain. |