# Cessna 170

- Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 2072302
- Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA
- Model: 170
- Aircraft type: Fixed wing single engine
- Category: Airplane
- Engines: 1 · Reciprocating
- Seats: 4
- Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
- Cruise speed: 105 mph
- Certification: Type certificated
- Data sheet: [TCDS A-799](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/A-799) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Textron Aviation Inc.
- Registered aircraft: 272
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file. ADs are matched to them by model name and maker.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023
- [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022
- [AD 2011-10-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-10-09): Seat Rails and Roller Housing Inspections · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 221 more. Effective Jun 17, 2011
- [AD 2006-12-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-12-07): ECi cylinder assemblies · Aerostar AEIO-320-D1B, AEIO-320-D2B, AEIO-320-E1A and 386 more. Effective Jul 11, 2006
- [AD 2006-03-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-03-08): Vacuum pumps · Aero Advantage 14-19, 14-19-2, 14-19-3 and 299 more. Effective Mar 10, 2006
- [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005
- [AD 2004-19-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-01): Upper shoulder harness adjusters · Cessna F150G, F150H, F150J and 129 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000
- [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996
- [AD 96-09-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-09-06): Air Filter Assemblies · Maule Aerospace Technology 7ACA, 7ECA, 7FC and 180 more. Effective Jun 7, 1996
- [AD 79-10-14 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-10-14-R1): Fuel Tank Venting · Cessna 140A, 150, 150A and 172 more. Effective May 30, 1988
- [AD 81-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-15-03): Engine Inlet Air Filters · Replace existing engine induction air filter (Brackett Aero Filters STC SA693CE or SA71GL). Effective Jul 20, 1981
- [AD 79-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/79-08-03): Electrical System · Cessna 120, 140, 140A and 152 more. Effective Jun 6, 1979
- [AD 74-06-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-06-02): AVCON Mufflers · Lycoming 150 and160 hp Model O-320-( ) engine (Williams Robert or Barbara STC SA750CE or 3 others). Effective Mar 18, 1974
- [AD 73-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-17-01): Fuel Transfer Pump Placard · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 53 more. Effective Aug 16, 1973
- [AD 69-15-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-15-03): Muffler Assembly · Lycoming O-320-A1A, A1B, A3A, A3B or Lycoming O-320-B1A, B1B… (D'Shannon Products STC SA135CE or 8 others). Effective Aug 20, 1969
- [AD 54-02-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/54-02-02): Wheel Skis · Cessna 170, 170A, 170B and 2 more
- [AD 48-43-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/48-43-02): Continental C-145-2 Engines · Cessna 170, 170A, 15AC and 1 more

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 87-20-03 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-20-03-R2) (historical): Seat Tracks · Cessna 150A, 150B, 150C and 212 more. Effective Sep 24, 1990
- [AD 86-26-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-26-04) (historical): Shoulder Harness Adjuster · Cessna Aircraft Company, The 120, 140, 140A and 134 more. Effective Jan 6, 1987

## Information bulletins (advisory) (10)

- [SAIB SW-18-31](https://openairdocs.org/saib/SW-18-31): NAVIGATION, ATTITUDE, AND DIRECTION DATA SYSTEM. Issued Nov 21, 2018
- [SAIB CE-18-23](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-18-23): Passenger Compartment Equipment - Installation of F. Atlee Dodge Aircraft Services LLC. Folding Jump Seats. Issued Jul 19, 2018
- [SAIB CE-12-14](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-12-14): Three Alternative Methods of Compliance for AD 2011-10-09. Issued Jan 25, 2012
- [SAIB CE-10-40R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40R1): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 30, 2010
- [SAIB CE-10-40](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-10-40) (historical): Aircraft Fuel System; water contamination of fuel tank systems on Cessna single engine airplanes. Issued Jul 27, 2010
- [SAIB CE-09-42](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-42): Lights - Landing Light, Beacon Light and Taxi Light Switch Applications. Issued Jul 24, 2009
- [SAIB CE-09-10](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-09-10): Availability of Secondary Seat Stops for Pilot and Copilot Seats. Issued Feb 5, 2009
- [SAIB CE-06-46](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-06-46) (historical): . Issued May 24, 2006
- [SAIB CE-90-03R2](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-90-03R2): . Issued Aug 26, 2002
- [SAIB CE-90-03R1](https://openairdocs.org/saib/CE-90-03R1) (historical): . Issued Jul 27, 2000

## Registered aircraft (272, first 50)

- [N124Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N124Q): [Kepes Bruce R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KEPES%20BRUCE%20R), [So Charleston, OH](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OH/So%20Charleston), built 1948, S/N 18509
- [N170EE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170EE): [Dowd Darin R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOWD%20DARIN%20R), [Gainesville, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Gainesville), built 1948, S/N 18063
- [N170ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170ER): [Bowles Brent J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOWLES%20BRENT%20J), [Iraan, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Iraan), built 1948, S/N 18328
- [N170J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170J): [Givens Steve W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GIVENS%20STEVE%20W), [Pendleton, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Pendleton), built 1948, S/N 18471
- [N170LE](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170LE): [Arends Brian H](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ARENDS%20BRIAN%20H), [Mahomet, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Mahomet), S/N 18271
- [N170LM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170LM): [Glastonbury Michael C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GLASTONBURY%20MICHAEL%20C), [Sioux Falls, SD](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/SD/Sioux%20Falls), S/N 18457
- [N170RH](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170RH): [Bas Part Sales LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BAS%20PART%20SALES%20LLC), [Greeley, CO](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CO/Greeley), built 1947, S/N 18030
- [N170RW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170RW): [Schroth Ian C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHROTH%20IAN%20C), [Gustavus, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Gustavus), S/N 18406
- [N170SL](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170SL): [Simmons Kenton L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SIMMONS%20KENTON%20L), [Van Alstyne, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Van%20Alstyne), built 1948, S/N 18138
- [N170ST](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170ST): [Dow Jeff W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/DOW%20JEFF%20W), [Port Hadlock, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Hadlock), built 1948, S/N 18666
- [N170UW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N170UW): [Blocher Kristyn A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BLOCHER%20KRISTYN%20A), [Tumwater, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Tumwater), built 1948, S/N 18403
- [N1744D](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1744D): [Jones William H Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JONES%20WILLIAM%20H%20TRUSTEE), [Wenden, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Wenden), built 1951, S/N 20187
- [N175BA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175BA): [Plane Fun Inc Tr Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PLANE%20FUN%20INC%20TR%20TRUSTEE), [Snellville, GA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/GA/Snellville), built 1948, S/N 18516
- [N18108](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N18108): [Larsen Kevin L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LARSEN%20KEVIN%20L), [Firth, ID](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ID/Firth), built 1948, S/N 18108
- [N1827C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N1827C): [Frazier Tammy L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FRAZIER%20TAMMY%20L), [Cutler, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Cutler), built 1953, S/N 25971
- [N2284E](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2284E): [Harris Jeremy B](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HARRIS%20JEREMY%20B), [Sandy, OR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/OR/Sandy), built 1948, S/N 18389
- [N2500Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2500Y): [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1948, S/N 18562
- [N2501V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2501V): [Wherry Patrick J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WHERRY%20PATRICK%20J), [Goodyear, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Goodyear), built 1948, S/N 18004
- [N2505V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2505V): [Nelson Brian D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NELSON%20BRIAN%20D), [Hobbs, NM](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NM/Hobbs), built 1948, S/N 18008
- [N2509V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2509V): [Brown James](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BROWN%20JAMES), [Georgetown, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Georgetown), built 1948, S/N 18012
- [N2511V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2511V): [Sutton Aircraft Salvage LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SUTTON%20AIRCRAFT%20SALVAGE%20LLC), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1948, S/N 18014
- [N2512V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2512V): [Nichol Nathan P](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/NICHOL%20NATHAN%20P), [Anchorage, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Anchorage), S/N 18020
- [N2513V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2513V): [Mcrobie Roger L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MCROBIE%20ROGER%20L), [Maryville, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Maryville), built 1948, S/N 18016
- [N2515V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2515V): [Boyd Robert T](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BOYD%20ROBERT%20T), [Quakertown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Quakertown), built 1948, S/N 18018
- [N2518V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2518V): [File Thomas A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FILE%20THOMAS%20A), [Shoreline, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Shoreline), built 1948, S/N 18022
- [N2520V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2520V): [Smith Gregory A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SMITH%20GREGORY%20A), [Lewistown, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Lewistown), built 1948, S/N 18024
- [N2524V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2524V): [Johnson Randon](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JOHNSON%20RANDON), [Snowflake, AZ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AZ/Snowflake), built 1948, S/N 18028
- [N2527V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2527V): [Wright James C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WRIGHT%20JAMES%20C), [Sulphur Springs, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Sulphur%20Springs), built 1948, S/N 18031
- [N2536V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2536V): [Zimmer Joseph J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ZIMMER%20JOSEPH%20J), [Marion Center, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Marion%20Center), built 1948, S/N 18105
- [N2537V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2537V): [Weatherly Richard A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WEATHERLY%20RICHARD%20A), [Spokane Valley, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Spokane%20Valley), built 1948, S/N 18041
- [N2540V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2540V): [Mathis Jimmie L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MATHIS%20JIMMIE%20L), [Port Orchard, WA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/WA/Port%20Orchard), built 1948, S/N 18044
- [N2545V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2545V): [Fun Flyers LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FUN%20FLYERS%20LLC), [Comstock, MI](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MI/Comstock), built 1948, S/N 18049
- [N2552V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2552V): [Burril Matthew C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/BURRIL%20MATTHEW%20C), [Asheville, NC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NC/Asheville), built 1948, S/N 18057
- [N2553V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2553V): [Jj&M LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JJ%26M%20LLC), [Red Lodge, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Red%20Lodge), built 1948, S/N 18058
- [N2556V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2556V): [Lester Paul W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LESTER%20PAUL%20W), [Hurricane, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/Hurricane), built 1948, S/N 18061
- [N2560V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2560V): [Crowley John Arthur](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CROWLEY%20JOHN%20ARTHUR), [Visalia, CA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CA/Visalia), built 1948, S/N 18065
- [N2563V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2563V): [Schneider Gregory M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/SCHNEIDER%20GREGORY%20M), [Bridger, MT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MT/Bridger), S/N 18068
- [N2568V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2568V): [Farringer Steven R](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FARRINGER%20STEVEN%20R), [Columbia City, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Columbia%20City), built 1948, S/N 18073
- [N2581C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2581C): [Clepper Catherine M](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/CLEPPER%20CATHERINE%20M), [Saegertown, PA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PA/Saegertown), built 1954, S/N 26225
- [N2582V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2582V): [Thul Nathan Michael Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/THUL%20NATHAN%20MICHAEL%20TRUSTEE), [Centralia, IA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IA/Centralia), built 1948, S/N 18087
- [N2589V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2589V): [Graveson John W](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/GRAVESON%20JOHN%20W), [Uxbridge, MA](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/MA/Uxbridge), built 1948, S/N 18094
- [N2593V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2593V): [Kenyon Chad J](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/KENYON%20CHAD%20J), [Sterling, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Sterling), built 1948, S/N 18098
- [N2595V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2595V): [Jm Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/JM%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Howe, IN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IN/Howe), S/N 18100
- [N2597V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2597V): [Ison Joshua A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ISON%20JOSHUA%20A), [Dry Ridge, KY](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/KY/Dry%20Ridge), built 1948, S/N 18102
- [N2599V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2599V): [Lyon Joshua D](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/LYON%20JOSHUA%20D), [Palmer, AK](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/AK/Palmer), built 1948, S/N 18104
- [N2600V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2600V): [Erickson Rodney L](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/ERICKSON%20RODNEY%20L), [Rutland, ND](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ND/Rutland), built 1948, S/N 18238
- [N2607V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2607V): [Hamlin Ryan C](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/HAMLIN%20RYAN%20C), [Naples, ME](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/ME/Naples), S/N 18117
- [N2608V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2608V): [Wohl Mitch A](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WOHL%20MITCH%20A), [Deer Park, IL](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/IL/Deer%20Park), built 1948, S/N 18118
- [N2609V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2609V): [Pallotto Victor N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/PALLOTTO%20VICTOR%20N), [Passaic, NJ](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/NJ/Passaic), built 1948, S/N 18119
- [N2616V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2616V): [Stage One Associates LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/STAGE%20ONE%20ASSOCIATES%20LLC), [Oxford, CT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/CT/Oxford), built 1948, S/N 18126

All 272: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170/aircraft.md

## STCs approved for it (364, first 50)

- [STC SA00061LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00061LA): Installation of JPI digital tachometer.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00068SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00068SE): Installation of fuel flow/pressure instruments. (W/TSIO-360-MB1). Electronics International Inc.
- [STC SA00079NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00079NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter kit AFC-K008 on single and multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Teledyne Continental reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00081NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00081NY): Installation of Iceman Aviation Supplies, Inc. Carburetor Ice Detector.. Alcor LLC
- [STC SA00103BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00103BO): Installation of Weemax cabin air vent.. Victor Morrel
- [STC SA00161BO (1 OF 3)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00161BO%20(1%20OF%203)): Installation of Avidyne Corporation FlightMax 700-00007-( ) EX500 Multi-Function Display.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00165BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00165BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Datalink Coupler, part number 700-00015-000 per Avidyne Corporation Master Document List, Document No. AVACP-006 dtd 1/2/93 or later FAA-approved revisions.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00188AT](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00188AT): Installation of Appalachian Accessories carbon steel brake discs that have the melonite surface treatment, P/N AA-26A.. Aviation Products, Inc
- [STC SA00202NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00202NY): Installation of alternator system on Cessna170, 170A, & 170B with Continental engine C145-2 and O-300-A.. Barnstormers Aviation
- [STC SA00215NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00215NY): Installation of CAVU Model AM100 AVMIX engine fuel/air mixture setting system.. CAVU Products Limited
- [STC SA00238SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00238SE): Installation of Aviation Development Corporation's sump mounted chip detector. Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00243BO (2 OF 5)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00243BO%20(2%20OF%205)): Installation of Centurion Consulting, Inc. GPS Steering Assist Module (SAM) with roll steering (p/n 0025-5100), or without roll steering (p/n 0025-5200).. Icarus Avionics, LLC
- [STC SA00269BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00269BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation TWX 670 Tactical Weather Detection System P/N 850-00026-000-( ) consisting of Avidyne Processor P/N 700-00033-000-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S72-1715-1 with doubler plate P/N S72-171530-1, and Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00034-000.. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00281BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00281BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation MLX770 MultiLink Broadcast Transceiver P/N 700-00163-( ), Sensor Systems Inc. Antenna P/N S67-1575-109, or equivalent, and optional Avidyne Mounting Tray P/N 700-00165-000. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00290BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00290BO): Installation of Avidyne Corporation Part Number  700-00167-XXX Multi-Function Display and Mounting Tray Assembly Part Number 700-00168-XXX. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00343BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00343BO): Installation of a single configuration or a dual configuration Avidyne Corporation Integrated Flight Display, Model IFD540 loaded with Release 10.0 software (or later FAA approved release). Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00344BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00344BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of Parmetheus Plus LED PAR36 and PAR46 taxi and landing lights.. Whelen Aerospace Technologies
- [STC SA00352BO PAGE 1](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00352BO%20PAGE%201): Installation of an Avidyne Corporation Mode A/C/S Transponder with ADS-B Out capability, Model AXP340 loaded with Version 3.13 software (or later FAA approved version),. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00353BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00353BO): Installation of an auto lean system. Flight Enhancements LLC
- [STC SA00382BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00382BO): Installation of Globalstar Antenna and Cradle provisions to support a Globalstar GPS-1700 in non-composite airplanes. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00393SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00393SE): Installation of the G/S 2500 and G/S2500R Aircraft Security Alarm System.. Protective Technologies Int
- [STC SA00401BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00401BO): Installation of a SkyTrax100B UAT receiver. Avidyne Corporation
- [STC SA00402SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00402SE): Installation of a remote spin-on oil filter adapter. (GC-1B w/Lycoming or Cont 360 engine installed). Aviation Development Corporation
- [STC SA00406WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00406WI): Installation of replacement flap trailing edge bulbs with AOG Drawing. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00410BO](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00410BO): Installation of an AV-30-C Multi-Mode Indicator. uAvionix Corporation
- [STC SA00432SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00432SE): Installation of EGT 701 series fuel flow instrument.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00433](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter Model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less. (with Franklin engines). Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00433NY](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00433NY): Installation of Airwolf remote mounted engine oil filter model AFC-500 or AFC-600 on multi engine fixed wing light aircraft incorporating Franklin reciprocating engines of 450 horsepower or less.. Airwolf Filter Corporation
- [STC SA00478CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00478CH): Installation of Cooper Superflite 102 Fabric.. Aviation Products Systems Inc.
- [STC SA00678SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00678SE): Installation of J. P. Instruments 8Jimline EGT-100 series primary instruments. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00679SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00679SE): Fabrication and Installation of interior fiberglass trim panels.. Selkirk Aviation
- [STC SA00680SE (3 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(3%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00680SE (4 OF 6](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00680SE%20(4%20OF%206): Installation of Electronics International model UBG-16 or UBG-16T bar graph engine analyzer.. Electronics International
- [STC SA00709LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709LA): Installation of control wheel. Includes provisions only for a push-to-talk (PTT) switch. Separate FAA approval of PTT switch is required.. Trevor Burward-Hoy
- [STC SA00709SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00709SE): Installation of replacement control surface skin panels.. Athena Aircraft, LLC
- [STC SA00728SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00728SE): Installation of various models of the Continental IO360 Engine. Mr. Thomas Anderson
- [STC SA00744DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00744DE): Installation of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT31 Transponder and an approved position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00756DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00756DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Equipment using a Trig Avionics TT22 Transponder and an approved Global Positioning System (GPS) Position Sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00760SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00760SE): Installation of glare shield.. Selkirk Aviation
- [STC SA00765DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00765DE): Installation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance  Broadcast (ADS-B) Out functionality using the BendixKing KT74 Transponder and qualified position sensor. Peregrine
- [STC SA00780SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00780SE): Installation of the True Lock Safety Retention Axle Lock Nut System. True Lock LLC
- [STC SA00812CH](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00812CH): Replace Cessna Sun Visor assemblies with Aircraft Replacement Fabricated Components tinted Sun Visor Assemblies.. Vantage Plane Plastic Ltd
- [STC SA00861SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00861SE): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) fuel flow indicating system. J P Instruments
- [STC SA00871SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00871SE): Installation of cockpit sunvisors. Rosen Sunvisor Systems LLC
- [STC SA00897WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00897WI): Installation of Concorde Battery Corporation (VRSLA) Valve regulated sealed lead acid battery.. Aero-Mach Wilco LLC
- [STC SA00954SE (1 OF 2)](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA00954SE%20(1%20OF%202)): Installation of J.P. Instruments (JPI) Primary Temperature Indicating System in accordance with JPI Installation Manual for the EDM 711, Report 106P, Revision B, dated August 2, 2001, or later FAA approved revision.. J P Instruments
- [STC SA01005DE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01005DE): Installation of a EarthX ETX900-TSO Lithium battery. EarthX Inc.
- [STC SA01015SE](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01015SE): Installation of eligible Alaska Bushwheel, Inc. wheels and TSO-C62d tires. ABI LLC
- [STC SA01074WI](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01074WI): Installation of McFarlane Aviation Flap Roller Assembly Service Kit MCSK100. McFarlane Aviation, Inc.
- [STC SA01085LA](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA01085LA): Installation of the VNS 1000 Voice Navigation System.. VNS Incorporated

All 364: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170/stcs.md

## NTSB investigations (271, newest 50)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB ERA26LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA101), Jan 29, 2026: Cessna 170 (N4178V), Summerdale, AL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining, which resulted in a runway overrun and impact with a fence post.
- [NTSB ERA25LA312](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA312), Aug 23, 2025: Cessna 170 (N2589V), Fitchburg, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA25LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA221), Apr 18, 2025: Cessna 170 (N2607V), Oxford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC24LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA103), Sep 17, 2024: Cessna 170 (N3474C), McKinley Village, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an…
- [NTSB ANC23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA029), Apr 3, 2023: Cessna 170 (N4464B), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintained directional control and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR22LA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA200), Jun 6, 2022: Cessna 170 (N4067V), Wheatland, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA177), Apr 2, 2022: Cessna 170 (N2656V), Stoney Point, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to retract the flaps during a go-around from a bounced landing, which resulted in a collision with trees then terrain.
- [NTSB CEN20LA415](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA415), Sep 20, 2020: Cessna 170 (N4019V), San Antonio, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate compensation for gusting crosswind conditions while landing, which resulted a loss of lateral control and impact with a fence.
- [NTSB ERA20LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA288), Aug 13, 2020: Cessna 170 (N3962V), Ardmore, TN, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and his decision to depart from a constrained, grass-covered field in elevated-density altitude conditions, which resulted in reduced takeoff and climb…
- [NTSB WPR20CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA173), Jun 2, 2020: Cessna 170 (N8282A), Butte, MT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20TA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA088), Feb 16, 2020: Cessna 170 (N170RH), Valley Center, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the airplane passed the point where he had anticipated the liftoff would occur.
- [NTSB GAA19CA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA126), Jan 27, 2019: Cessna 170 (N4087V), Selah, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat while operating in conditions conducive to carburetor icing, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing and impact…
- [NTSB GAA18CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA214), Apr 9, 2018: Cessna 170 (N4133V), Big Lake, AK, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB GAA17CA489](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA489), Aug 11, 2017: Cessna 170 (N4189V), Axtell, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during a go-around. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to close a passenger door during a critical…
- [NTSB ERA17FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA155), Apr 15, 2017: Cessna 170 (N4244V), Williston, FL, destroyed, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic…
- [NTSB GAA17CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA091), Dec 5, 2016: Cessna 170 (N9002A), Martinsville, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA256), Jun 30, 2015: Cessna 170 (N4027V), Raymond, MS, substantial damage. Probable cause: The flight instructor's inadequate preflight inspection of the fuel system resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB WPR14CA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14CA107), Jan 26, 2014: Cessna 170 (N2594V), Wikieup, AZ, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA050), Oct 8, 2013: Cessna 170 (N4216V), Ridgely, MD, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA13LA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA299), Jun 19, 2013: Cessna 170 (N2552V), Cleveland, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The taxiing pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in his airplane's collision with a stopped airplane.
- [NTSB ERA13LA276](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13LA276), Jun 9, 2013: Cessna 170 (N2585V), Plainville, CT, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s overflight of the landing runway during a forced landing after a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight which resulted in his failure to…
- [NTSB WPR13CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA168), Mar 21, 2013: Cessna 170 (N3826V), Livermore, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA440), Jul 11, 2012: Cessna 170 (N2561V), Panama City, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel, the pilot/owner's inadequate preflight inspection of his airplane, and his failure to maintain airplane control after the engine…
- [NTSB ERA12LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA397), Jun 15, 2012: Cessna 170 (N3812V), Biddeford, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner’s inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR11LA457](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA457), Sep 17, 2011: Cessna 170 (N1677D), Pahrump, NV, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power during the landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR10CA350](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA350), Jul 14, 2010: Cessna 170 (N3967V), Truckee, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing, resulting in a collision with obstacles.
- [NTSB ERA10CA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA310), Jun 13, 2010: Cessna 170 (N4273V), Campbellsville, KY, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA177), Mar 24, 2010: Cessna 170 (N4200V), Kingman, AZ, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout. Contributing to the accident was flight control interference by the passenger.
- [NTSB ANC08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA121), Sep 9, 2008: Cessna 170 (N2690V), Ruby, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB LAX07CA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA207), Jul 7, 2007: Cessna 170 (N9716A), Spanaway, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an aborted takeoff from a short and narrow runway.
- [NTSB ANC07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA043), Jun 11, 2007: Cessna 170 (N3412D), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter…
- [NTSB ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037), May 4, 2007: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Wasilla, AK, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB SEA04LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA050), Mar 1, 2004: Cessna 170 (N2534V), Herron, WA, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The failure of the left muffler while maneuvering, resulting in a carbon monoxide leak into the cabin rendering the pilot incapacitated, and the subsequent uncontrolled descent and impact with water.
- [NTSB LAX04LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA020), Oct 20, 2003: Cessna 170 (N3979V), San Diego, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to determine the security of his seat, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB IAD03CA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03CA072), Aug 31, 2003: Cessna C-170 (N11576), Kennebunkport, ME, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in the abrupt maneuver and subsequent failure of the landing gear.
- [NTSB IAD02LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA034), Feb 23, 2002: Cessna 170 (N3832V), Fredericksburg, VA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The unauthorized modification of the air control box by unknown persons, and the failure of subsequent mechanics to note and correct the deficiency. Factors included the carburetor icing conditions…
- [NTSB MIA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA006), Oct 5, 2001: Cessna 170 (N4180V), Bennettsville, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The blockage of the fuel vent and also the collapsed fuel supply line resulting in the total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB DEN99LA115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA115), Jun 22, 1999: Cessna 170 (N4163V), Durango, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing roll. A factor was the high density altitude and the high vegetation (sagebrush).
- [NTSB MIA99LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA049), Dec 18, 1998: Cessna 170 (N4105V), Lawrenceville, GA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA163), Sep 28, 1998: Cessna 170B (N3482C), Igiugig, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: 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…
- [NTSB FTW98LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA360), Aug 16, 1998: Cessna 170 (N2574V), Boulder, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's intentional ground loop and his inadequate compensation for the wind condition. A contributng factor was crosswinds.
- [NTSB SEA98LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA075), May 17, 1998: Cessna 170 (N2534V), Auburn, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions. A related factor was gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA251), Sep 29, 1997: Cessna 170 (N2554V), Troy, NC, substantial damage. Probable cause: delay of the pilot to abort the takeoff after noting sluggish acceleration during the takeoff roll. Factors relating to the accident were: improper timing of the magneto(s), and a malfunction of the…
- [NTSB SEA97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA195), Aug 24, 1997: Cessna 170 (N3964V), Elk City, ID, destroyed. Probable cause: Oil starvation of the engine due to undetermined reasons, which led to the failure and separation of a main bearing and a connecting rod. A factor contributing to the accident was the lack of…
- [NTSB SEA97LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA173), Jul 19, 1997: Cessna 170 (N4292V), Graham, WA, substantial damage. Probable cause: Inadequate aircraft preflight by the pilot-in-command, and water contamination in the fuel resulting in a loss of engine power. A factor was a power transmission line in the forced landing area.
- [NTSB ATL97LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL97LA083), Jun 9, 1997: Cessna 170A (N2551V), Orangeburg, SC, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot experienced a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reason. The pilot failed to maintain flying airspeed which resulted in a stall and then subsequent collision with the ground. A…
- [NTSB ANC97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA059), Apr 19, 1997: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Delta Junction, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA108), Jul 30, 1996: Cessna 170B (N4464B), Northway, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA129), Aug 5, 1995: Cessna 170 (N2566V), Coldfoot, AK, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE DISTANCE AND/OR ALTITUDE FROM TERRAIN. RISING MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN AND DOWNDRAFTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT.
- [NTSB LAX95LA250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA250), Jul 13, 1995: Cessna 170 (N3981V), Columbia, CA, substantial damage. Probable cause: the pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing wind conditions; his inadequate compensation for the resulting crosswind situation; and his failure to maintain directional control of the…

All 271: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170/ntsb.md

## FAA accident and incident reports (199, newest 50)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Accident 20260129000459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260129000459A), Jan 29, 2026: Cessna 170 (N4178V), Summerdale, AL, Substantial damage. Pilot began takeoff roll by applying full power..as the aircraft accelerated the pilot noticed that the airspeed indicator was stuck on 40 KTS. Pilot…
- [Accident 20250823012459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250823012459A), Aug 23, 2025: Cessna 170 (N2589V), Fitchburg, MA, Substantial damage. On August 23, 2025, a Cessna 170 was making a landing on runway 32 at Fitchburg Municipal Airport in Massachusetts. The aircraft atempted a landing at the…
- [Accident 20250418004979A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250418004979A), Apr 18, 2025: Cessna 170 (N2607V), Oxford, ME, Substantial damage. During wheel landing roll-out, pilot encountered direct crosswind that weathervaned aircraft to the right, off centerline of rwy 15. Pilot applied full power…
- [Accident 20240916014799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240916014799A), Sep 16, 2024: Cessna 170 (N3474C), Mckinley Villag, AK, Substantial damage. On September 16, 2024, a flight departed from a 1,000 ft airstrip along the yanert river (63.63657, -148.25632) near Mckinley village, AK (pain) at or around…
- [Accident 20230402004949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230402004949A), Apr 2, 2023: Cessna 170 (N4464B), Wasilla, AK, Substantial damage. During instructional flight for new type of aircraft for registered owner, after approx 40 minutes of pattern work and touch & go's on runway 4 at paws, winds…
- [Accident 20220606021879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220606021879A), Jun 6, 2022: Cessna 170 (N4067V), Wheatland, WY, Substantial damage. Pilot was performing touch and go landings to rwy 08 in Wheatland, WY. Upon third landing, a quartering tailwind gust from the left rear pushed the tail to the…
- [Accident 20220402007309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220402007309A), Apr 2, 2022: Cessna 170 (N2656V), Stoney Point, NC, Substantial damage. On April 2, 2022, at approximately 1700 local time, a Cessna 170, serial #18166, depart taylorsville airport (NC2) with two people onboard. The pilots landed…
- [Accident 20200920017609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200920017609A), Sep 20, 2020: Cessna 170 (N4019V), San Antonio, TX, Substantial damage. N4019V a Cessna 170 lost control during landing at san geronimo (8T8) airpark. The pilot and sole occupant of the aircraft was not injured. He stated that he…
- [Accident 20200813015499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200813015499A), Aug 13, 2020: Cessna 170 (N3962V), Fayetteville, TN, Destroyed. On 08/13/2020 at 2245Z N3962V took from a mowed grass pasture. The pilot in command (PIC) reported on climb out that the aircraft would not climb fast enough…
- [Accident 20200602007779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200602007779A), Jun 2, 2020: Cessna 170B (N8282A), Butte, MT, Substantial damage. PIC was landing runway 33 at the Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, MT. When at touch down he encountered gusty winds, mismanaged engine power and flight controls,…
- [Accident 20200216000149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200216000149A), Feb 16, 2020: Cessna 170 (N170RH), Valley Center, KS, Substantial damage. On 16 feb 2020 I was notified of an aircraft accident that occurred at High Point Airport in Valley Center, KS at approximately 1500 hours local time. The…
- [Accident 20190127000389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190127000389A), Jan 27, 2019: Cessna 170 (N4087V), Yakima, WA, Substantial damage. Engine lost power near ykm airport and landed off-field. Pilot had neglected to engage the boost pump after switching tanks, which he believes caused the power…
- [Accident 20180408010469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180408010469A), Apr 8, 2018: Cessna 170 (N4133V), Big Lake, AK, Destroyed. Pilot statement: On initial approach to landing good line up, good altitude, full trim full flaps. As approached end of runway, it appeared a bit low. Added a…
- [Incident 20171210022949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171210022949I), Dec 10, 2017: Cessna 170 (N4180V), Winter Haven, FL, Minor damage. A 1948 Cessna, 170 aircraft left its home base airport at pilot country (X05). The crew of two flew to brooksville (kbkv) to complete some touch and goes…
- [Accident 20170811012449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170811012449A), Aug 11, 2017: Cessna 170 (N4189V), Axtell, KS, Substantial damage. On August 11, 2017 at approximately 2:40 p.m. central daylight time, a private pilot certificated airman, and a passenger, were involved in an aircraft…
- [Incident 20170721014749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170721014749I), Jul 21, 2017: Cessna 170 (N3922V), King Salmon, AK, No damage. On 07/21/2017 at approx 1604 AKDT, a Cessna 170 (N3922V) began to experience engine difficulties. A loss of oil pressure and smoke in the cockpit occurred. PIC…
- [Accident 20170415004449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170415004449A), Apr 15, 2017: Cessna 170 (N4244V), Williston, FL, Substantial damage, 4 fatal. Aircraft N4244V activity on April 15, 2017 from fueling to accident: (times all retrieved from airfield video time stamps) aircraft arrived at X60 and finished…
- [Accident 20161205023519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161205023519A), Dec 5, 2016: Cessna 170 (N9002A), Martinsville, VA, Substantial damage. The pilot landed and started drifting left on the roll out and ground looped the aircraft.
- [Accident 20150630013169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150630013169A), Jun 30, 2015: Cessna 170 (N4027V), Bolton, MS, Substantial damage. As stated by the pilot the aircraft was on approach and the engine quit in flight. The pilot landed the aircraft on a road. During the landing the left wing…
- [Accident 20140126002119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140126002119A), Jan 26, 2014: Cessna 170 (N2594V), Wikieup, AZ, Destroyed. On January 26, 2014 around 1045 MST near Wikieup, Arizona: N2594V, Cessna 170, during takeoff from a private dirt strip struck a berm at the end of the runway…
- [Accident 20131008023699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131008023699A), Oct 8, 2013: Cessna 170 (N4216V), Ridgely, MD, Substantial damage. Pilot stated he was going to conduct touch and goes at Ridgely airpark, MD. He conducted a normal preflight but after takeoff experienced engine failure. Made…
- [Accident 20130619009912A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130619009912A), Jun 19, 2013: Cessna 170 (N2552V), Cleveland, GA, Substantial damage. On June 21, 2013 at 12PM approximately, inspectors from the atlanta FSDO arrived to investigate an aircraft damage that occurred on 06/19/2013 at approximately…
- [Accident 20130609010009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130609010009A), Jun 9, 2013: Cessna 170 (N2585V), Plainville, CT, Substantial damage. On June 9, 2013 at 1320 zulu hrs. A private pilot of aircraft registration number N2585V model CE-170 s/n 18090 operating under 14 CFR 91 flight rules declared…
- [Accident 20130321005229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20130321005229A), Mar 21, 2013: Cessna 170 (N3826V), Livermore, CA, Substantial damage. Pilot on landing "roll out" stated that [SIC] roll out was normal. Pc then drifted to the left and ground looped off the runway. PIC than stated [SIC]: upon…
- [Accident 20120711016939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120711016939A), Jul 11, 2012: Cessna 170 (N2561V), Calloway, FL, Substantial damage. After takeoff from Sandy Creek Airport, (75FL), engine lost power, pilot performed emergency turnaround back toward runway. Aircraft stalled and impacted…
- [Accident 20120615015509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120615015509A), Jun 15, 2012: Cessna 170 (N3812V), Biddeford, ME, Destroyed. Aircraft was on a VFR flight from the Biddeford, Maine airort (B19) to the sanford municipal airport, sanford, ME (sfm).preflight, engine start, run-up and…
- [Accident 20110917030439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110917030439A), Sep 17, 2011: Cessna 170 (N1677D), Pahrump, NV, Substantial damage. During the approach to landing phase the pilot added power to arrest the sink rate. He stated the engine did not respond and he impacted terrain short of the…
- [Incident 20110803017989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110803017989I), Aug 3, 2011: Cessna 170 (N2593V), Puntilla Lake, AK, Minor damage. Pilot was on takeoff roll when the right rudder linkage broke and the aircraft veered to the left and exited the runway. The aircraft bounced over the uneven…
- [Accident 20100714037889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100714037889A), Jul 14, 2010: Cessna 170 (N3967V), Truckee, CA, Substantial damage. During landing, the pilot stated that he experienced a crosswind gust. He lost control, struck a boulder, and the aircraft flipped onto its back approximately…
- [Accident 20100612036949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100612036949A), Jun 12, 2010: Cessna 170 (N4273V), Campbellsville, KY, Substantial damage. On June 12, 2010, at 9:01 p.m. eastern daylight time, Cessna N4273V was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain after a loss of directional control…
- [Incident 20100401030579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100401030579I), Apr 1, 2010: Cessna 170 (N4178V), Louisville, KY, No damage. Pilot landing on runway 24 at Bowman (lou) with 90 degree crosswind 15 with gusts to 20 left wing caught gust and lifted wing during landing roll. Aircraft…
- [Accident 20100324030019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100324030019A), Mar 24, 2010: Cessna 170 (N4200V), Kingman, AZ, Substantial damage. Wednesday March 24, 2010 [privacy data omitted] pilot, N4200V) and [privacy data omitted](passenger) departed 2AZ1 (solome, AZ) at 7 am local time in route to…
- [Accident 20080910845909A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080910845909A), Sep 10, 2008: Cessna 170 (N2690V), Mcgrath, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) Ptrs# [privacy data omitted]ANC08CA121[privacy data omitted]
- [Accident 20070707019369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070707019369A), Jul 7, 2007: Cessna 170 (N9716A), Spanaway, WA, Substantial damage. (-23) Pilot failed to maintain control of N9716A after and aborted takeoff and veered off runway where the aircraft flipped over.
- [Accident 20070610009939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070610009939A), Jun 10, 2007: Cessna 170 (N3412D), Anchorage, AK, Substantial damage. (-23) On approach to the north gasline airstrip, the left wing of the aircraft came into contact with trees located to the west of the runway. This contact…
- [Accident 20070504006929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070504006929A), May 4, 2007: Cessna 170 (N4217V), Wasilla, AK, Destroyed, 1 fatal. (-23) Aircraft departed wolf lake airport runway 24, engine quit shortly after take-off. Pilot attempted to turn back to airport. Aircraft crashed into trees…
- [Accident 20040229003199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040229003199A), Feb 29, 2004: Cessna 170 (N2534V), Herron, WA, Substantial damage, 2 fatal. (-23) Pilot departed diamond point airstrip (2WA1) sequim, WA. Enroute to auburn municipal airport (S50) auburn, WA. Radar contact had the aircraft at an…
- [Accident 20031019034289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031019034289A), Oct 19, 2003: Cessna 170 (N3979V), San Diego, CA, Substantial damage. (-23) On Sunday October 19, 2003 N3979V a 1948 Cessna C170 was involved in an accident while conducting a full stop landing at Montgomery field (myf) San Diego…
- [Accident 20030831021029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030831021029A), Aug 31, 2003: Cessna 170 (N11576), Kennebunkport, ME, Substantial damage. (-23) At approximately 08:50 am on August 31, 2003, the pilot and only occupant of a 1949 Cessna model 170, N11576, was conducting a short field approach to a…
- [Incident 20020512010289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020512010289I), May 12, 2002: Cessna 170 (N4104V), Coeur D Alene, ID, Minor damage. (-23) Mr. Davis the pilot of N4104V, a Cessna 170 would not cooperate with FAA aviation safety inspectors in providing any information regarding this incident.…
- [Accident 20020223004749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020223004749A), Feb 23, 2002: Cessna 170 (N3832V), Fredericksburg, VA, No damage. (-23) On 02/23/02, at 19:15 local time, a report was received from the communications center that a Cessna model 170 crashed approximately 500 feet short of…
- [Accident 20011005029229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011005029229A), Oct 5, 2001: Cessna 170 (N4180V), Bennettsville, SC, Substantial damage. (-23) The flight began at the moore county airport, NC. The pilot stated that he and a friend went to stanton's fly-in barbeque, near Bennettsville, SC. Upon…
- [Incident 19991001033629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991001033629I), Oct 1, 1999: Cessna 170 (N4250V), Chippewa Falls, WI, Minor damage. (-23) On October 1, 1999, at 2145Z, a Cessna model 170, N4250V veered to the right on landing at the cap landing strip in Chippewa Falls, WI. The aircraft came…
- [Accident 19990622044839A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990622044839A), Jun 22, 1999: Cessna 170 (N4163V), Durango, CO, No damage. (-23) A/c was landing at Animas air park (5C00), Durango, CO., when at touchdown the pilot lost control of the aircraft, it departed the runway, sustaining…
- [Accident 19981218046199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981218046199A), Dec 18, 1998: Cessna 170 (N4105V), Lawrenceville, GA, Substantial damage. (.4) The pilot stated he landed on runway 25 with a right quarte ring tailwind. As the gear touched down, the left wing started rising. He applied aileron to…
- [Accident 19980927026849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980927026849A), Sep 27, 1998: Cessna 170 (N3482C), Igiugig, AK, Substantial damage. Acft crashed under unknown circumstances and sustained substantial damage. (-23) scott d. quist made a take off in a Cessna 170-B from a sand blown lake at…
- [Accident 19980816021079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980816021079A), Aug 16, 1998: Cessna 170 (N2574V), Boulder, CO, Substantial damage. Acft encountered a crosswind on landing and attempted to go around, acft did not maintain the necessary altitude or airspeed, the pilot purposely ground looped…
- [Incident 19980620030289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980620030289I), Jun 20, 1998: Cessna 170 (N4067V), Sumner, IA, Minor damage. Mr. Kadera then attempted to land in a field but was forced to land on highway 93. Three miles east of sunmer, Iowa, the aircraft landed hard and came to rest…
- [Accident 19980517009619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980517009619A), May 17, 1998: Cessna 170 (N2534V), Auburn, WA, Substantial damage. Pilot lost control of the acft on landing and damaged the wings while exiting the rwy. Auburn, WA. (.4)the pilot reported that after starting his landing…
- [Incident 19971221044159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19971221044159I), Dec 21, 1997: Cessna 170 (N9703A), Oswego, NY. Narrative: on December 21, 1997, at 1615 EST, a Cessna 170-A, N9703A, s/n 19164, experienced sudden engine stoppage while in cruise. The pilot landed the…

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## Service difficulty reports (7)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR AUS20020417](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20020417), Mar 28, 2002: PLATE. CRACKED. (AUS) PROPELLER SPINNER BACKPLATE CRACKED. CRACK TRAVELED AROUND PROPELLER FLANGE AREA AND RADIATED OUT TO THE FLANGE.
- [SDR CA000928024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000928024), Aug 23, 2000: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. (CAN) DURING THE ANNUAL INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE INBOARD SEAT RAIL HAD NUMEROUS CRACKS. SEAT RAIL DID NOT MEET AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE C
- [SDR 2000ZZZX841](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2000ZZZX841), Feb 14, 2000: CONTROL CABLE. FRAYED. DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE OUTBOARD END OF THE RIGHT FLAP CABLE WAS FOUND FRAYED .50 INCH AFT OF THE CLEVIS END. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY WIND ON THE 
- [SDR 98ZZZX172](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX172), Aug 24, 1997: TEE FITTING. BROKEN. INVESTIGATION OBSERVED COMMON HARDWARE FITTINGS HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN LIEU OF AN8266D AS DISPLAYED IN CESSNA PARTS MANUAL FIG 34-32.
- [SDR 98ZZZX171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX171), Aug 24, 1997: SEAT ATTACH. WRONG PART. DURING ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, FOUND RIVNUTS WERE SUBSTITUTED FOR 3 NAS684A3 NUTPLATES FOR REAR SEAT ATTACH HARDWARE. THE RIVNUTS EXTRUDED THROUGH THE HOLES IN 
- [SDR 95ZZZX2059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2059), Apr 7, 1995: TORQUE TUBE. RUSTED. LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBES RUSTED AND PITTED. DEFECT FOUND DURING RESKINNING OF ELEVATOR. THESE TUBES ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH ANY PARTS VENDORS AT T
- [SDR 95ZZZX2058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX2058), Apr 7, 1995: TORQUE TUBE. RUSTED. LEFT AND RIGHT ELEVATOR TORQUE TUBES RUSTED AND PITTED. DEFECT FOUND DURING RESKINNING OF ELEVATOR. THESE TUBES ARE NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH ANY PARTS VENDORS AT T

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