Cessna 170B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08, 2001 | Penrose, NC | N2488D | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a groun…failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft. |
| Mar 31, 2001 | Lincoln, CA | N4315B | Incident | substantial |
The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose ov…The certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over. |
| Mar 04, 2001 | South Haven, MN | N2577D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the dimi…The pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the diminished aircraft handling, the pilot's maneuver to avoid the tree line, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff selected by the pilot, the snow covered lake, and the tree line. |
| Oct 12, 2000 | SAN CARLOS, CA | N2562D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. |
| Sep 16, 2000 | ALTURUS, CA | N4590C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the fa…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock. |
| Aug 18, 2000 | NAMPA, ID | N3007A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the balked landing. |
| Jun 23, 2000 | WASILLA, AK | N2514D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's excessive use of the brakes. |
| Jun 11, 2000 | DUTCH JOHN, UT | N4514C | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors were a high-density altitude and wind gusts. |
| May 13, 2000 | BEDFORD, WY | N8319A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the soft grass airstrip. |
| May 08, 2000 | DELTA JUNCTION, AK | N992EZ | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Apr 13, 2000 | IGIUGIG, AK | N2790C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot'…The pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for those wind conditions. |
| Mar 28, 2000 | LOPEZ ISLAND, WA | N4653C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall la…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall lack of total (flight and tail wheel) experience. |
| Mar 05, 2000 | BIG LAKE, AK | N2814C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Dec 29, 1999 | OAKLAND, AL | N3276A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reduc…The pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reducing the pilot's access to controls leading to the inadvertent loss of control and ground impact with trees. Contributing factors were rough and uneven runway surface and the trees. |
| Sep 10, 1999 | AUBURN, WA | N3476D | Incident | substantial |
Loss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions …Loss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions (VASI lights) in the path of the airplane as it left the runway. |
| Aug 04, 1999 | CASPER, WY | N4448B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of a wrong runway for landing and his failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jul 01, 1999 | WASILLA, AK | N2806C | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the a left crosswind. |
| May 27, 1999 | OGDEN, UT | N2716C | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's misjudgment of altitude during an intentional (practice) low altitude flight maneuver (landing approach). |
| Apr 18, 1999 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | N3251A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the rising terrain and the variable winds. |
| Mar 28, 1999 | MCCARTHY, AK | N3200A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, the pilot's inadequate weather ev…The pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the pilot's premature liftoff. |
| Mar 13, 1999 | PALMER, AK | N4387B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to refuel the airplane that resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 28, 1998 | IGIUGIG, AK | N3482C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total exp…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total experience in make/model of the aircraft, and the pilot not achieving a climb on takeoff. |
| Sep 10, 1998 | SAN JOSE, CA | N8245A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control |
| Sep 05, 1998 | PORT ALSWORTH, AK | N4368M | Incident | destroyed |
The solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of …The solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, rough terrain, and the fuel leak from the fuel tank vent. |
| Jun 24, 1998 | ONEONTA, NY | N3493C | Incident | destroyed | The separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable. |