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 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 29, 1999 | COOPER LANDING, AK | N3402D | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's inadvertent stall. |
| 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 30, 1999 | TSIRKU GLACIER, CA | N2599C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Mar 08, 1999 | GRAND LEDGE, MI | N432W | Minor | substantial |
the flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll out. Fac…the flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll out. Factors were the crosswinds and snowbank. |
| 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 26, 1998 | WEATHERFORD, TX | N3469D | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance. |
| 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. |
| Aug 14, 1998 | ARCTIC VILLAGE, AK | N8181A | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable, and gusty wind conditions. |
| Jul 12, 1998 | HAILEY, ID | N3018A | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow pro…The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures by the improper use of the flaps, high density altitude conditions, crosswind conditions and the tree. |
| Jun 24, 1998 | ONEONTA, NY | N3493C | Incident | destroyed | The separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable. |
| Jun 04, 1998 | RUSSIAN MISSION, AK | N2235D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of a tailwind condition…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of a tailwind condition. |
| Jun 01, 1998 | LOS ALAMOS, NM | N1896C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswinds, the fence, and the ditch. |
| May 30, 1998 | WADSWORTH, OH | N3099A | Minor | substantial |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in his intentional ground loop. A factor in the accident was the f…The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in his intentional ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's lack of currency in tailwheel airplanes. |
| Apr 25, 1998 | KENAI, AK | N2692D | Incident | substantial |
A failure of the number six cylinder rod bearing and connecting rod cap for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident were snow covered terrain t…A failure of the number six cylinder rod bearing and connecting rod cap for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident were snow covered terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing. |