# NTSB investigations: Cessna 170A

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

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

Page 1 of 10 · 457 investigations

- [NTSB WPR26LA239](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA239.md): Cessna 170A · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Jun 27, 2026 · N1607D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB WPR25LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA270.md): Cessna 170A · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2025 · N1755D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR25LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA129.md): Cessna 170A · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Apr 10, 2025 · N1371D · Substantial damage
  > On April 10, 2025, at 1207 mountain standard time, a Cessna 170A, N1371D, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Maricopa, Arizona. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB CEN24LA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA354.md): Cessna 170A · Marshall, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2024 · N1249D · Substantial damage
  > The fatigue fracture of the No. 6 piston connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN24LA251](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA251.md): Cessna 170 · Dowagiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 4, 2024 · N9793A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop with the left main landing gear axle failing, a runway excursion, and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB ANC24LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA042.md): Cessna 170A · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 1, 2024 · N5789C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing roll, resulting in a ground loop and substantial damage to the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN24LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA201.md): Cessna 170A · Oscoda, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2024 · N9206A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout with a gusting crosswind that resulted in the airplane nosing over and impacting on the runway.
- [NTSB ERA24LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA150.md): Cessna 170 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 21, 2024 · N9269A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground loop, runway excursion, and subsequent landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN23LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA140.md): Cessna 170A · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 19, 2023 · N9254A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing with wind gusts, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB WPR23LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA096.md): Cessna 170 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2023 · N9534A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll out and the preexisting fatigue cracks in the left main landing gear leg, which resulted in the leg’s premature overstress fracture during the ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN23LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Hardin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 2, 2022 · N9244A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the powerlines while landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA236.md): Cessna 170 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 2, 2022 · N1396D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to compensate for a downdraft during the landing flare, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing, and subsequent loss of directional control.
- [NTSB WPR21LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA307.md): Cessna 170A · Metaline Falls, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 6, 2021 · N5459C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
- [NTSB WPR21LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA206.md): Cessna 170A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 23, 2021 · N9557A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during the landing roll, which resulted in a nosed over.
- [NTSB ANC21LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA029.md): Cessna 170A · Lime Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 7, 2021 · N1291D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a landing gear collapse.
- [NTSB CEN21LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA156.md): Cessna 170 · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 9, 2021 · N9515A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to make a precautionary landing in a field that contained soft terrain, which resulted in the airplane nosing over. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to fly without a printed VFR sectional chart to identify the…
- [NTSB WPR21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA097.md): Cessna 170A · Port Angeles, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 27, 2021 · N9114A · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel planning.
- [NTSB CEN21LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA097.md): Cessna 170 · Albion, NE · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 18, 2020 · N9590A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA20CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA307.md): Cessna 170 · Morrisville, VT · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N170JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and subsequent exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20LA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA097.md): Cessna 170 · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 27, 2020 · N5478C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 2 connecting rod bearing as a result of oil starvation due to a contaminated oil filter screen.
- [NTSB CEN18LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA070.md): Cessna 170 · Ponca City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2018 · N9972A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff with a quartering tailwind, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA17CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA468.md): Cessna 170 · Moab, UT · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 4, 2017 · N1214D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to depart in unfavorable weather conditions, which resulted in a hard, forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA445.md): Cessna 170 · San Andreas, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 27, 2017 · N5596C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare during an aborted go-around in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA284.md): Cessna 170 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 5, 2017 · N9268A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB GAA17CA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA204.md): Cessna 170 · Death Valley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 26, 2017 · N9953A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper compensation for crosswind conditions during the landing flare and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB GAA17CA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA141.md): Cessna 170 · Wheatland, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 13, 2017 · N1421D · Substantial damage
  > The flight instructor’s incorrect compensation for the gusting crosswind during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of directional control and runway excursion.
- [NTSB ERA17CA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17CA087.md): Cessna 170 · Hayden, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 12, 2017 · N1387D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees during the approach.
- [NTSB CEN16LA343](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA343.md): Cessna 170A · Hibbing, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 2016 · N1726D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, which resulted in impact with terrain near the runway.
- [NTSB GAA16CA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA345.md): Cessna 170 · Everett, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 29, 2016 · N401P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and substantial damage to the fuselage.
- [NTSB GAA16CA324](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA324.md): Cessna 170 · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2016 · N1311D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a wings-level attitude during takeoff in gusty wind conditions, which resulted in the right wing striking the ground, a loss of lateral bank control, and a nose over during the subsequent landing.
- [NTSB GAA16CA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA275.md): Cessna 170 · Saginaw, MI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 30, 2016 · N1441D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's exceedance of the critical angle of attack during the landing flare, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall, hard landing, right main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA286.md): Cessna 170A · Springfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2015 · N9775A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing flare, which resulted in a collision with terrain, and a nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA246.md): Cessna 170A · New Milford, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 30, 2015 · N112RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during the landing roll which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA15CA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA218.md): Cessna 170A · East Haddam, CT · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 8, 2015 · N5749C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, and excessive use of brakes, which resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.
- [NTSB GAA15CA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA008.md): Cessna 170A · Palmetto, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 12, 2015 · N170TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.
- [NTSB CEN14CA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA242.md): Cessna 170A · Huron, SD · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 19, 2014 · N9285A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate flare resulting in a hard landing.
- [NTSB CEN13CA544](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA544.md): Cessna 170A · Victoria, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 11, 2013 · N170TP · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control.
- [NTSB CEN13CA445](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13CA445.md): Cessna 170 · Burnet, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2013 · N5401C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB WPR13CA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA024.md): Cessna 170A · Calexico, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 27, 2012 · N1332D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during an attempted go-around, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR12CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA333.md): Cessna 170A · Ellensburg, WA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 29, 2012 · N4089A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN12CA341](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA341.md): Cessna 170A · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 4, 2012 · N9753A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC11CA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11CA095.md): Cessna 170A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 5, 2011 · N5406C · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of a hydraulic brake line fitting due to incorrect installation of the brake line by the pilot/owner, which resulted in a loss of brake pressure and subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR11CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA409.md): Cessna 170A · Grangeville, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 28, 2011 · N1238D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11CA355](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA355.md): Cessna 170A · Mulino, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 30, 2011 · N9741A · Substantial damage
  > The certified flight instructor's inadequate oversight of his student, and delayed recovery efforts following the student's loss of directional control during landing rollout.
- [NTSB ANC11LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC11LA039.md): Cessna 170A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 2011 · N1742D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion. Contributing to the accident were the effects of multiple modifications to the main and tailwheel landing gear through the supplemental type certificate and FAA…
- [NTSB WPR11CA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA132.md): Cessna 170A · Baker Lake, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 11, 2011 · N9768A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed.
- [NTSB WPR10CA394](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10CA394.md): Cessna 170 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 9, 2010 · N179MM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB WPR10LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA221.md): Cessna 170A · Minden, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 2010 · N5765C · Substantial damage
  > A main landing gear collapse during the landing roll due to fatigue cracking and corrosion of the strut.
- [NTSB CEN09LA576](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA576.md): Cessna 170A · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2009 · N9129A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.
- [NTSB CEN09CA508](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA508.md): Cessna 170A · Aurora, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2009 · N9793A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.

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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 ('2072304')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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