Cessna 170B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 405 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 1998 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N3179B | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's decision to relinquish controls to the student pilot in the left seat during practice landings, and the pilot-in-command's fail…The pilot-in-command's decision to relinquish controls to the student pilot in the left seat during practice landings, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command's lack of certification as a flight instructor. |
| Oct 24, 1997 | FERNLEY, NV | N3155A | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a delayed go-around after an improper decision to continue an approach to an unlighted runway…the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a delayed go-around after an improper decision to continue an approach to an unlighted runway without adequate visual references. Ground fog was a factor in this accident. |
| Sep 23, 1997 | LIME VILLAGE, AK | N1831C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. |
| Sep 01, 1997 | PAXSON, AK | N4520C | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's dec…The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies (a disabled stall warning horn), an inadvertent stall, and the presence of carburetor icing conditions. |
| Aug 14, 1997 | JAMESTOWN, NY | N3454C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. |
| Aug 02, 1997 | JUNEAU, AK | N3491C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off. |
| Jul 06, 1997 | JACKSON, WY | N211R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusting wind conditions was a factor. |
| Jul 05, 1997 | BEND, OR | N37RA | Serious (1) | substantial | the pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate. High density altitude and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway were factors. |
| Jul 05, 1997 | KARLIN, MI | N2416D | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while b…the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line. |
| May 10, 1997 | ONTARIO, OR | N8224A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was gusting winds. |
| May 04, 1997 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N1828C | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the acciden…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: the crosswind. |
| Apr 29, 1997 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N3417C | Incident | substantial |
the flight instructor's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure his seat was properly latched, and his resultant failure (or inability) to recover f…the flight instructor's inadequate preflight by failing to ensure his seat was properly latched, and his resultant failure (or inability) to recover from the student pilot's bounced landing. A factor associated with the accident was: the student pilot's improper flare during the landing. |
| Apr 05, 1997 | FURNACE CREEK, CA | N2294D | Minor | substantial |
Fuel starvation resulting from disconnection of the fuel selector valve. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's intentional opera…Fuel starvation resulting from disconnection of the fuel selector valve. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's intentional operation with known airplane deficiencies and the rough terrain. |
| Mar 16, 1997 | FAIRBANKS, AK | N3486C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll. |
| Jan 26, 1997 | TOLEDO, WA | N4590C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's excessive application of the brakes on a tailwheel equipped aircraft. Factors include the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditi…The pilot's excessive application of the brakes on a tailwheel equipped aircraft. Factors include the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a crosswind blowing at the time of the landing. |
| Dec 14, 1996 | SAVOY, IL | N2506C | Incident | substantial |
the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's failure to request another ru…the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors relating to this accident were the student pilot's failure to request another runway and the crosswind. |
| Nov 15, 1996 | MANVEL, TX | N25JM | Incident | substantial | Loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind. |
| Oct 25, 1996 | UTICA, MT | N2419D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor. |
| Sep 13, 1996 | CONCORD, CA | N2916D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The 40-degree crosswind component was a factor in this accident. |
| Sep 09, 1996 | DILLINGHAM, AK | N2989D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for taxiing. |
| Aug 18, 1996 | VICTORIA, TX | N600JM | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A related factor was the rough/uneven terrain (gopher mo…the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. A related factor was the rough/uneven terrain (gopher mound) on the grass runway. |
| Aug 18, 1996 | CANTWELL, AK | N3546C | Incident | substantial | A failure of the pilot to provide sufficient takeoff distance from the edge of the departure lake and his premature liftoff. |
| Jul 30, 1996 | NORTHWAY, AK | N4464B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Jul 18, 1996 | TYONEK, AK | N2813C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. |
| Jul 13, 1996 | ARLINGTON, WA | N170EC | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and wet runway were …the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and wet runway were related factors. |