Cessna 170

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Accident 20260129000459ACessna 170 · Summerdale, ALPilot began takeoff roll by applying full power..as the aircraft accelerated the pilot noticed that the airspeed indicator was stuck on 40 KTS. Pilot eventually aborted the takeoff and and in doing so, overshot the runway, hitting a ditch and coming to rest…Jan 29, 2026 · N4178V · Substantial damageAccident 20250823012459ACessna 170 · Fitchburg, MAOn 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 approach end of the runway approximately 300 feet down the runway, the aircraft touched down, then…Aug 23, 2025 · N2589V · Substantial damageAccident 20250418004979ACessna 170 · Oxford, MEDuring wheel landing roll-out, pilot encountered direct crosswind that weathervaned aircraft to the right, off centerline of rwy 15. Pilot applied full power but ran short of adequate runway for go-around. The aircraft ground track was approximately parallel…Apr 18, 2025 · N2607V · Substantial damageAccident 20240916014799ACessna 170 · Mckinley Villag, AKOn 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 1830 local time with the pilot and one passenger. The flight's purpose was to assess the surrounding…Sep 16, 2024 · N3474C · Substantial damageAccident 20230402004949ACessna 170 · Wasilla, AKDuring 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 had changed so a reverse course landing was determined. Upon making a 180 degree course change…Apr 2, 2023 · N4464B · Substantial damageAccident 20220606021879ACessna 170 · Wheatland, WYPilot 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 right, picked up the left wing, right landing gear hit runway, and after a short distance, the…Jun 6, 2022 · N4067V · Substantial damageAccident 20220402007309ACessna 170 · Stoney Point, NCOn April 2, 2022, at approximately 1700 local time, a Cessna 170, serial #18166, depart taylorsville airport (NC2) with two people onboard. The pilots landed at local strip, NC58 with no issues. After departing NC58, the pilots decided to land at another…Apr 2, 2022 · N2656V · Substantial damageAccident 20200920017609ACessna 170 · San Antonio, TXN4019V 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 was on a pleasure flight and was making the first landing of the day to runway 35. The aircraft…Sep 20, 2020 · N4019V · Substantial damageAccident 20200813015499ACessna 170 · Fayetteville, TNOn 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 to avoid obstacles at the end of the field. The pilot also reported that the aircraft airspeed was…Aug 13, 2020 · N3962V · DestroyedAccident 20200602007779ACessna 170B · Butte, MTPIC 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, lost control of the aircraft resulting in a hard landing causing substantial damage to the aircraft.Jun 2, 2020 · N8282A · Substantial damageAccident 20200216000149ACessna 170 · Valley Center, KSOn 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 aircraft was manufactured by Cessna aircraft company in 1947. The registration number was N170RH, serial…Feb 16, 2020 · N170RH · Substantial damageAccident 20190127000389ACessna 170 · Yakima, WAEngine 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 loss. Aircraft was repaired on-site and flown out on 2 feb 2019.Jan 27, 2019 · N4087V · Substantial damageAccident 20180408010469ACessna 170 · Big Lake, AKPilot 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 little power with minimal response, added considerable more power which with full trim in that…Apr 8, 2018 · N4133V · DestroyedIncident 20171210022949ICessna 170 · Winter Haven, FLA 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 before continuing on into Winter Haven. The winds were reported out of the north and favored runway 5 in…Dec 10, 2017 · N4180V · Minor damageAccident 20170811012449ACessna 170 · Axtell, KSOn 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 accident while on a low approach at the airman?s place of residence (a farm) located near Axtell, Kansas.…Aug 11, 2017 · N4189V · Substantial damageIncident 20170721014749ICessna 170 · King Salmon, AKOn 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 notified (pakn )tower of condition and requested immediate clearance to land on runway 12. Aircraft…Jul 21, 2017 · N3922V · No damageAccident 20170415004449ACessna 170 · Williston, FLAircraft N4244V activity on April 15, 2017 from fueling to accident: (times all retrieved from airfield video time stamps) aircraft arrived at X60 and finished taking self-serve fuel at 1452. Aircraft tied down on ramp by pilot at 1455. Tie downs removed,…Apr 15, 2017 · N4244V · Substantial damage · 4 fatalAccident 20161205023519ACessna 170 · Martinsville, VAThe pilot landed and started drifting left on the roll out and ground looped the aircraft.Dec 5, 2016 · N9002A · Substantial damageAccident 20150630013169ACessna 170 · Bolton, MSAs 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 made contact with a wooden fencepost which caused the aircraft to ground loop. The ground caused both…Jun 30, 2015 · N4027V · Substantial damageAccident 20140126002119ACessna 170 · Wikieup, AZOn 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 and nosed over. Aircraft was destroyed by fire. Single occupant, pilot was not injured. No flight…Jan 26, 2014 · N2594V · DestroyedAccident 20131008023699ACessna 170 · Ridgely, MDPilot 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 off airport emergency landing resulting in substantial structural damage to the aircraft.Oct 8, 2013 · N4216V · Substantial damageAccident 20130619009912ACessna 170 · Cleveland, GAOn 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 17:45 local at mountain air airpark in Cleveland, GA. The PIC and owner were present at the owners…Jun 19, 2013 · N2552V · Substantial damageAccident 20130609010009ACessna 170 · Plainville, CTOn 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 an emergency due to loss of engine power (carburator ice) during his final descent to runway 02 at…Jun 9, 2013 · N2585V · Substantial damageAccident 20130321005229ACessna 170 · Livermore, CAPilot 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 landing feet were jarred and may have slipped off the peddles during landing. Aircraft faded to the…Mar 21, 2013 · N3826V · Substantial damageAccident 20120711016939ACessna 170 · Calloway, FLAfter takeoff from Sandy Creek Airport, (75FL), engine lost power, pilot performed emergency turnaround back toward runway. Aircraft stalled and impacted ground short of the run-way. Minor injuries reported as a result.Jul 11, 2012 · N2561V · Substantial damageAccident 20120615015509ACessna 170 · Biddeford, MEAircraft 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 takeoff were normal. On climb out from B19 at appoximately 1100 feet MSL pilot stated the engine just…Jun 15, 2012 · N3812V · DestroyedAccident 20110917030439ACessna 170 · Pahrump, NVDuring 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 runway. The aircraft nosed over resulting in substantial damage to aircraft an no injuries to pilot.Sep 17, 2011 · N1677D · Substantial damageIncident 20110803017989ICessna 170 · Puntilla Lake, AKPilot 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 ground until the wheels stuck in a rut and the aircraft went up onto its nose.Aug 3, 2011 · N2593V · Minor damageAccident 20100714037889ACessna 170 · Truckee, CADuring landing, the pilot stated that he experienced a crosswind gust. He lost control, struck a boulder, and the aircraft flipped onto its back approximately 100 yards north of the runway centerline.Jul 14, 2010 · N3967V · Substantial damageAccident 20100612036949ACessna 170 · Campbellsville, KYOn 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 while landing at the Campbellsville (Taylor County) Kentucky airport (aas). The certificated private…Jun 12, 2010 · N4273V · Substantial damageIncident 20100401030579ICessna 170 · Louisville, KYPilot 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 drifted left and inadvertently departed runway into grass. One airport taxiway light was broken. Pilot…Apr 1, 2010 · N4178V · No damageAccident 20100324030019ACessna 170 · Kingman, AZWednesday 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 8S4 (enterprise, OR) [privacy data omitted] home base. First leg was to 67L (mesquite, NV). Departed…Mar 24, 2010 · N4200V · Substantial damageAccident 20080910845909ACessna 170 · Mcgrath, AK(-23) Ptrs# [privacy data omitted]ANC08CA121[privacy data omitted]Sep 10, 2008 · N2690V · Substantial damageAccident 20070707019369ACessna 170 · Spanaway, WA(-23) Pilot failed to maintain control of N9716A after and aborted takeoff and veered off runway where the aircraft flipped over.Jul 7, 2007 · N9716A · Substantial damageAccident 20070610009939ACessna 170 · Anchorage, AK(-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 resulted in an unstabilized approach causing an excessive rate of descent to touchdown. This caused the…Jun 10, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damageAccident 20070504006929ACessna 170 · Wasilla, AK(-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 approximately one quarter mile from the runway.May 4, 2007 · N4217V · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 20040229003199ACessna 170 · Herron, WA(-23) Pilot departed diamond point airstrip (2WA1) sequim, WA. Enroute to auburn municipal airport (S50) auburn, WA. Radar contact had the aircraft at an altitude of 500 feet over case inlet when the aircraft began a descent at a rate of 1000 feet per minute.…Feb 29, 2004 · N2534V · Substantial damage · 2 fatalAccident 20031019034289ACessna 170 · San Diego, CA(-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 California. As the aircraft was in the final flare portion of its landing, the pilot stated that…Oct 19, 2003 · N3979V · Substantial damageAccident 20030831021029ACessna 170 · Kennebunkport, ME(-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 private landing site located at 286 goose rocks road, Kennebunkport, Maine, the private landing site…Aug 31, 2003 · N11576 · Substantial damageIncident 20020512010289ICessna 170 · Coeur D Alene, ID(-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. An inspection of N4104V revealed damage to the propeller and tailwheel assembly. Witness statements…May 12, 2002 · N4104V · Minor damageAccident 20020223004749ACessna 170 · Fredericksburg, VA(-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 runway 6. The pilot, who was the sole occupant, sustained minor injuries to his forehead and broke a…Feb 23, 2002 · N3832V · No damageAccident 20011005029229ACessna 170 · Bennettsville, SC(-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 departing stanton's, the engine was quitting. The pilot stated that he never got above 250 feet. He…Oct 5, 2001 · N4180V · Substantial damageIncident 19991001033629ICessna 170 · Chippewa Falls, WI(-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 to rest on it's nose in a corn field adjacent to the landing strip. The pilot, and one passenger,…Oct 1, 1999 · N4250V · Minor damageAccident 19990622044839ACessna 170 · Durango, CO(-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 major damage from collision with sagebrush and wooden fence pole. No inuries. Note: previously reported…Jun 22, 1999 · N4163V · No damageAccident 19981218046199ACessna 170 · Lawrenceville, GA(.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 bring the wing down. Moments later the wing raised up again. He was not able to respond fast enough…Dec 18, 1998 · N4105V · Substantial damageAccident 19980927026849ACessna 170 · Igiugig, AKAcft 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 17:45 on 9/27/98. He had his father-in-law, a small caribou and a small tent and sleeping bags. He also…Sep 27, 1998 · N3482C · Substantial damageAccident 19980816021079ACessna 170 · Boulder, COAcft encountered a crosswind on landing and attempted to go around, acft did not maintain the necessary altitude or airspeed, the pilot purposely ground looped the acft to remain on the arpt. (-23) as the pilot approached the Boulder, Colorado airport he…Aug 16, 1998 · N2574V · Substantial damageIncident 19980620030289ICessna 170 · Sumner, IAMr. 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 in a ditch. Neither Mr. Kadera nor his passenger reveived injury. The aircraft sustianed minor…Jun 20, 1998 · N4067V · Minor damageAccident 19980517009619ACessna 170 · Auburn, WAPilot 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 rollout, 'a gust of wind picked up my right wing and blew me off the runway.' The pilot reported his left…May 17, 1998 · N2534V · Substantial damageIncident 19971221044159ICessna 170 · Oswego, NYNarrative: 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 aircraft in a field with no damage or injuries. Maintenance personnel found the crankshaft was defective…Dec 21, 1997 · N9703A
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