Cessna 170
NTSB investigations · 271
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NTSB CHI94LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lakeville, MNAn inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot when he did not insure that all the water was drained from the airplane's fuel tanks. Factors associated with this accident were contaminated fuel and powerlines.NTSB CHI94LA332Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · St. Anne, ILEngine failure due to an inadequately reconditioned cylinder.NTSB MIA94LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Olive Branch, MSFailure of the pilot-in-command to apply carburetor heat before reducing engine power to descend resulting in the partial loss of engine power due to carburetor ice. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing…NTSB NYC94LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Williamstown, NJFatigue failure of the gear axle which resulted in the collapse of the left main gear.NTSB LAX94LA002Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Fallon, NVwas the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate approach path to the runway and his inadequate altitude. Contributing factors were the pilot's delayed remedial action and his lack of recent experience in the airplane.NTSB CHI93LA342Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lexington, ILan inadequate climb airspeed by the pilot-in-command.NTSB CHI93LA307Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Excelsior Spgs, MOthe private pilot's failure to maintain adequate aircraft control during landing.NTSB SEA92FA195Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lacey, WAThe failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other.NTSB ANC92LA063Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the modified aircraft.NTSB ANC92LA014Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Whiskey Gulch, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling during maneuvering flight. A factor relating to the accident was operating at an altitude inadequate in which to effect recovery.NTSB SEA91LA237Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Curtis, WAA misjudged maneuver due to physical impairment by alcohol. Contributing to the accident was overconfidence in personal ability.NTSB ANC91FA014Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · 40 W Of Clear, AKThe non-instrument rated pilot-in-command's loss of control while attempting to operate under visual flight rule while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition created by the vast expanse of white lake…NTSB MIA91LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Patillas, PRThe accident was failure of the non certificated pilot to lower the flaps to the correct position for takeoff and failure to abort the takeoff due to insufficient acceleration.NTSB SEA90LA193Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Havre, MTThe selection of the wrong runway by the owner/student pilot and his failure to compensate for the wind during landing ground roll.NTSB DEN90FA155Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Fillmore, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN90FA120Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Dillon, COImproper planning/decision by the pilot, and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: the high density altitude and terrain conditions.NTSB ATL90LA102Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Johnson City, TNThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft fuel system.NTSB SEA90FA057Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Republic, WAImproper inspection and airworthiness certification of the aircraft on the last annual inspection by an FAA authorized repair station, the inadequate engine performance and low cylinder compression, and the pilots attempt to takeoff with known aircraft…NTSB FTW90LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Crockett, TXThe failure of the main landing gear axle due to fatigue which led to a loss of control after touchdown.NTSB ATL89LA136Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Orwell, OHThe pilot's decision to takeoff on unsuitable terrain, which resulted in his inability to attain sufficient airspeed to clear the fence(s) near the end of the runway. Factors related to the accident were: the soft runway/terrain conditions & the fence.NTSB ATL89LA040Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Batavia, OHAfter about 3 hours and 20 mins of flight the pilot experienced a complete power failure. He attempted to reach the closest airport, but was forced to land in a field 3 miles short. The pilot had estimated that he had 4 hrs fuel. At about 9 gph and 33.5 gals…NTSB CHI88LA215Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Boyceville, WIShortly after lift-off, the aircraft encountered a gust of wind and the pilot failed to compensate adequately for the wind conditions. The pilot experienced a loss of aircraft control and decided to reject the takeoff and execute a landing. The aircraft…NTSB FTW88LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Marble Falls, TXThe pilot lost directional control during the lndg on runway 17. The aircraft collided with the terrain and trees after veering off the right side of the runway. The pilot reported a left quartering headwind of 25 knots gusting to 35 knots. The acft was…NTSB MKC88LA094Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Cassville, MOThe PIC dptd Texas enr to bolivar, MO with a stop for fuel in pinebluff, ark with two revenue pax's aboard. The PIC stated that the pax would try to locate the arpt by visually identifying the lights of the city. The PIC stated they wandered to several…NTSB BFO88LA042Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mechanicsville, MDThe acft was flown with the engine cowling plugs installed. The engine overheated and it lost power. The plt said he forgot to remove the plugs during the preflight. During the forced landing roll the acft collided with a berm and the rt main lndg gear was…NTSB ANC87LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Mi.70 Glenn Hwy, AKThe pilot stated the weather was deteriorating with visibility less than one mile and rainshowers. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a state highway. During the landing roll the aircraft struck a road sign with the right wing of the…NTSB CHI87LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Lakeville, MNThe plt rprtd the wind was varying plus or minus 30 deg from 200 deg at 10 gusting 25 KTS. Drg the takeoff roll on rwy 29, the acft enctrd a gust of wind. The acft swerved & the plt recovered, but the acft enctrd another gust which raised the left wing.…NTSB NYC87DHD02Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 170 · Pittman, NJThe pilot stated that approx 15 mins after takeoff, while in a left turn, both he and his pax heard a loud snap. This was followed by collapse of the left rudder pedal and a right rolling motion. The aircraft began to spiral; just prior to impact the spiral…NTSB CHI86FEM06Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170 · Houghton Lake, MIThis student pilot on his initial solo flight bounced the acft during landing. On the second bounce, the pilot inadvertently applied the toe braked and aircraft nosed over.NTSB CHI86LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Grygla, MNThe aircraft had been fitted with owner installd skis. During landing the left ski separates from its mount allowing the left ski mount to dig into the snow covered runway. The right wingtip struck a snowbank and the aircraft came to rest on its nose. The…NTSB MIA85LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Newberry, FLThe plt stated that he was having eng problems so he landed on a road, repaired the problem, & upon attempting to takeoff the acft first struck power lines then collided with trees. Investigation revealed that the plts initial eng problem was a clogged fuel…NTSB FTW84LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Victoria, TXThe pilot stated that while on a long final approach power was reduced for descent. Shortly thereafter the throttle was applied but the engine failed to respond. The aircraft landed 100 yards short of rwy 17. The pilot stated after the accident that he…NTSB ATL83LA303Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Ft. Bragg, NCThe acft's right landing gear collapsed during landing. The plt had just purchased this acft and was on his first x-country. During his first approach at Ft. Bragg he had made a go-around because of gusty winds and turbulence. During the 2nd attempt the wind…NTSB MKC83LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Moundridge, KSThe acft bounced during landing and groundlooped to the right before departing the rwy. This was the plts first solo in an acft with conventional landing gear.NTSB LAX83LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Pleasonton, CAThe acft collided with a street curb during an off airport forced landing. The pilot stated that during climb-out at 3000 feet the engine RPM began to decrease. He used carburetor heat as the engine lost power to 1000 RPM. He also switched tanks from both to…NTSB CHI83LA071Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Plato Center, ILThe wind at the nearest facility was reported to be from 350 degrees at 12 KTS. The pilot reported the wind sock at the airport was showing wind from 310-320 degrees at 10 KTS or less and gusting. He made two go-arounds because of gusty winds and difficulty…NTSB ATL83LA017Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170A · Youngsville, NCWhile landing, the pilot touched down fast after crossing over power lines near approach end of the runway. He used the brakes to slow down, but was unaware that the wheels were skidding on the grass until the plane came to a bare patch of ground. According…NTSB ANC82DA086Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170 · Near Anchorage, AKPilot tried stop landing on sandbar he had done touch and go landings on. Sand was soft and flying speed not attained before curve in sandbar during takeoff attempt. Pilot could not negotiate turn and continued into river.NTSB NYC82DA179Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170 · Erwinna, PAThe right axle of the landing gear separated after a normal landing. The gear dug into the ground and the aircraft nosed over.NTSB ANC82DAG12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Anchorage, AKNTSB NYC81FFJ20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Great Valley, NYNTSB LAX81DUJ86Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Prescott, AZNTSB SEA83FA056Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170 · Azalea, ORNTSB DEN81FTC01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Wright, WYNTSB CHI81FEX01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Pendleton, INNTSB ANC80DAA28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Arctic Village, AKNTSB MKC80FCG40Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Lake Winnebago, MONTSB CHI80FEV24Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Brighton, ILNTSB CHI80FEI13Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Strongsville, OHNTSB FTW80DPJ08Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Gage, OK
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