# NTSB investigations: Cessna 170

A list on [Cessna 170](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [NTSB ERA26LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA101.md): Cessna 170 · Summerdale, AL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2026 · N4178V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Fitchburg, MA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 23, 2025 · N2589V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a quartering tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA25LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA221.md): Cessna 170 · Oxford, ME · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 18, 2025 · N2607V · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC24LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA103.md): Cessna 170 · McKinley Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N3474C · Substantial damage
  > 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 altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ANC23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA029.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2023 · N4464B · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 6, 2022 · N4067V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which, resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose over.
- [NTSB ERA22LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA177.md): Cessna 170 · Stoney Point, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 2, 2022 · N2656V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 20, 2020 · N4019V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Ardmore, TN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 13, 2020 · N3962V · Substantial damage
  > 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 performance and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA173.md): Cessna 170 · Butte, MT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 2, 2020 · N8282A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during landing in turbulent conditions.
- [NTSB CEN20TA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20TA088.md): Cessna 170 · Valley Center, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Final report · Feb 16, 2020 · N170RH · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Selah, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2019 · N4087V · Substantial damage
  > 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 with a fence.
- [NTSB GAA18CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA214.md): Cessna 170 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2018 · N4133V · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Axtell, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 11, 2017 · N4189V · Substantial damage
  > 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 phase of flight.
- [NTSB ERA17FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA155.md): Cessna 170 · Williston, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 2017 · N4244V · Destroyed
  > 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 stall/spin.
- [NTSB GAA17CA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA091.md): Cessna 170 · Martinsville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 5, 2016 · N9002A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA15CA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA256.md): Cessna 170 · Raymond, MS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 30, 2015 · N4027V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Wikieup, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2014 · N2594V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during takeoff.
- [NTSB ERA14LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA050.md): Cessna 170 · Ridgely, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2013 · N4216V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Cleveland, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2013 · N2552V · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2013 · N2585V · Substantial damage
  > 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 detect water contamination of the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR13CA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA168.md): Cessna 170 · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 21, 2013 · N3826V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA12LA440](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA440.md): Cessna 170 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2012 · N2561V · Substantial damage
  > 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 failure.
- [NTSB ERA12LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12LA397.md): Cessna 170 · Biddeford, ME · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 15, 2012 · N3812V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Pahrump, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2011 · N1677D · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2010 · N3967V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Campbellsville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N4273V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during an aborted landing.
- [NTSB WPR10CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA177.md): Cessna 170 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 24, 2010 · N4200V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Ruby, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N2690V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Spanaway, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 7, 2007 · N9716A · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damage
  > 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 with brush.
- [NTSB ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Herron, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2004 · N2534V · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 2003 · N3979V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna C-170 · Kennebunkport, ME · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 31, 2003 · N11576 · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Fredericksburg, VA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 2002 · N3832V · Substantial damage
  > 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 and the unsuitable terrain mandated by the forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA02LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02LA006.md): Cessna 170 · Bennettsville, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 2001 · N4180V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1999 · N4163V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1998 · N4105V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB ANC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA163.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N3482C · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB FTW98LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA360.md): Cessna 170 · Boulder, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1998 · N2574V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1998 · N2534V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for gusty crosswind conditions. A related factor was gusty crosswinds.
- [NTSB MIA97LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA251.md): Cessna 170 · Troy, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1997 · N2554V · Substantial damage
  > 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 carburetor.
- [NTSB SEA97LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA195.md): Cessna 170 · Elk City, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 24, 1997 · N3964V · Destroyed
  > 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 suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.
- [NTSB SEA97LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA173.md): Cessna 170 · Graham, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N4292V · Substantial damage
  > 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.md): Cessna 170A · Orangeburg, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1997 · N2551V · Substantial damage
  > 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 factor was, conditions were favorable for the formation of…
- [NTSB ANC97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA108.md): Cessna 170B · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N4464B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA129.md): Cessna 170 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2566V · Destroyed
  > 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.md): Cessna 170 · Columbia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N3981V · Substantial damage
  > 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 aircraft.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072302')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170/ntsb

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