# FAA incident reports: Cessna 170B A list on [Cessna 170B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170b.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 18 · 854 reports - [Accident 20260910011989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260910011989A.md): Cessna 170B · Skwentna, AK · Sep 10, 2026 · N2525D · Substantial damage > On September 10, 2026, the pilot-in-command was conducting off-airport operations in a tundra field located 9.1 miles north-northwest of Skwentna, Alaska. During the takeoff roll, just after applying full power, the aircraft hit a soft spot causing it to… - [Accident 20260710010389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260710010389A.md): Cessna 170B · Hartwell, GA · Jul 10, 2026 · N1838C · Substantial damage > On climb out from runway 13 at 0GA1 airport, at an altitdue of about 30 feet, the aircraft experienced a sudden crosswind from the southwest that instantly shifted to coming from the northeast and rolled right impacting pine trees on the southwest side on the… - [Accident 20260528004829A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260528004829A.md): Cessna 170B · Bethel, AK · May 28, 2026 · N2526D · Substantial damage > Plot was cleared for landing on 19R. Due to a speci and wind change the twoer changed the authorized runway to 01L. Pilot was instructed to make a 180 in the downwind and cleared for landing on 01L. Winds were reported at 040 at 14 creating a crosswind… - [Incident 20260307004439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260307004439I.md): Cessna 170B · Tavares, FL · Mar 7, 2026 · N8285A · Minor damage > Two persons onboard, pilot and spouse. On 03/07/2026 at approximately 12:00 EST (1700Z) pilot was descending to waterway 9W for landing. Video obtained from a witness, shows the aircraft approach at a rapid rate of descent. Aircraft hit the water hard,… - [Incident 20260208000899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260208000899I.md): Cessna 170B · Warrenton, VA · Feb 8, 2026 · N2334D · Minor damage > The pilot of a Cessna C170B was performing an instructional flight with a passenger in the rear of the plane. The C170B is a tailwheel airplane. During the landing roll out the airplane lost control and departed the runway centerline, launched over a snow… - [Accident 20250901012799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250901012799A.md): Cessna 170B · Stratton, ME · Sep 1, 2025 · N3576D · Substantial damage > Pilot stated after takeoff from glassy water conditions, a positive rate of climb was established and he began retracting manual flaps. When doing so the aircraft settled back to the surface of water. The initial drag of the floats contacting the glassy… - [Accident 20250825014769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250825014769A.md): Cessna 170B · Monticello, KY · Aug 25, 2025 · N4584C · Substantial damage > During landing touchdown and rollout the aircraft veered to the left and departed the runway surface. The right wing, right aileron, nose cowling, and propeller received damage due to contacting the dirt after running off the left edge of the runway. The… - [Accident 20250823012059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250823012059A.md): Cessna 170B · Livermore Falls, ME · Aug 23, 2025 · N170JL · Substantial damage > On August 23, 2025, at approximately 1430 eastern time, a Cessna 170B was substantially damaged while attempting to land at Bowman field (KB10) during a stol (short takeoff and landing) competition event. The pilot was the sole occupant and was not injured.… - [Accident 20250720011539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250720011539A.md): Cessna 170B · Faith, SD · Jul 20, 2025 · N3443C · Substantial damage > Crosswind on landing, lost directional control on touch down and ground looped aircraft. METAR KD07 201856Z auto 11011T 21/18 A2993 rmk A01 SLP125 T02060183 - [Accident 20250709010289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250709010289A.md): Cessna 170B · Homer, AK · Jul 9, 2025 · N2694D · Substantial damage > ATIS was reporting 12011-18KT. Pilot was landing runway 22 in Homer. Pilot was accounting for the crosswind with proper inputs. As the pilot touched the upwind tire down there was a gust of wind that lifted the wing up so quickly that his aileron input wasn’t… - [Accident 20250624009889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250624009889A.md): Cessna 170B · Kantishna, AK · Jun 24, 2025 · N2655D · Substantial damage > Aircraft landed on unapproved airstrip. During rollout l/h tire hit rut on surface of landing location and departed aircraft. Aircraft continued an additional thirty feet where it stopped, impacting the nose and l/h wing of the aircraft. - [Accident 20250615007649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250615007649A.md): Cessna 170B · Fort Morgan, CO · Jun 15, 2025 · N1996C · Substantial damage > Approached rw 14, wind gusting 13-19 knots at 160. Wind gust caught the right wing causing the left wing to contact ground and loop around, severing the left gear from the gearbox. The propeller also contacted the ground causing blade curl. - [Incident 20250424008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250424008199I.md): Cessna 170B · Santa Barbara, CA · Apr 24, 2025 · N4695C · Minor damage > The PIC had not flown a tail dragger airplande prior to purchasing this aircraft just weeks before. The pilot completed 21 hours total, in this aircraft, between training, taildragger endorsement and the ferry flight home, four day prior. This was the first… - [Incident 20250416007149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250416007149I.md): Cessna 170B · Apr 16, 2025 · N243BD · No damage > The aircraft departed rts at 1010 going to O05. At 1019, while flying over highway 70, the pilot heard a loud bang and immediately lost all engine power. Pilot identified a dirt road below the aircraft to try and land on. The pilot contacted ATC and declared… - [Accident 20250223009549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250223009549A.md): Cessna 170B · Gainesville, GA · Feb 23, 2025 · N2480D · Substantial damage > Pilot reported landing on runway 23 at gvl and upon rollout, the aircraft veered to the right. Pilot executed a go around procedure and observed the airport windsock showing a stright headwind for runway 23 while on the downwind leg of the pattern. Pilot… - [Incident 20250204002089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250204002089I.md): Cessna 170B · Shelbyville, TX · Feb 4, 2025 · N2345V · Minor damage > During a ferry flight instructor pilot failed to properly calculated fuel burn resulting in the aircraft running out of fuel short of their final destination. When the aircraft's engine began to sputter and lose power the instructor pilot conducted an offsite… - [Accident 20241108016279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241108016279A.md): Cessna 170B · Lancaster, CA · Nov 8, 2024 · N1977C · Substantial damage > Airman was practicing pattern work at wjf, and while abeam tower, tower reported winds variable at 4 cleared to land on runway 24. Airman landed on runway 24 with only a slight left crosswind correction. Airman accelerated for another takeoff until tail… - [Incident 20241026018509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241026018509I.md): Cessna 170B · Pacoima, CA · Oct 26, 2024 · N3411D · Minor damage > While on descent into Whiteman (kwhp)airport runway 12, aircraft encountered a bird in flight that struck the outboard leading edge of the left wing. After the strike the aircraft handled normally, pilot reported the incident to tower and landed without any… - [Accident 20240815012709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240815012709A.md): Cessna 170B · Healy, AK · Aug 15, 2024 · N2524D · Substantial damage > The pilot was departing from an unimproved strip near the wood river in Alaska near Virginia creek. The weather was VFR with no ceilings and 10 miles visibility. The wind was variable with occasional gusts. PIC chose a westbound departure towards the river.… - [Incident 20240805011819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240805011819I.md): Cessna 170B · Mccall, ID · Aug 5, 2024 · N4385B · No damage > Tail wheel pin failed. Tail wheel assembly departed aircraft on takeoff. Aircraft returned to Mccall airport landed in grass no futher damage to aircraft. New tailwheel assembly was installed. No further action - [Accident 20240630008019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240630008019A.md): Cessna 170B · Tacoma, WA · Jun 30, 2024 · N4402B · Substantial damage > While landing on rwy 17, shortly after touchdown. The PIC departed the runway while experiencing a ground loop caused by light and variable winds. Not having full right brake control authority this caused the pilot to lose directional control of the aircraft.… - [Accident 20240623006299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240623006299A.md): Cessna 170B · Tok, AK · Jun 23, 2024 · N2839C · Substantial damage > After landing and during rollout, the pilot experienced crosswinds prompting rudder correction, during correction the pilot lost control causing a groundloop which damaged the left wing and aileron. - [Accident 20240616012159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240616012159A.md): Cessna 170B · Smithfield, NC · Jun 16, 2024 · N2257D · Substantial damage > The airmen bounced on landing and lost control of the aircraft causing the left wing to contact the ground causing damage to the wingtip. - [Accident 20240515007989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240515007989A.md): Cessna 170B · Sealy, TX · May 15, 2024 · N74887 · Substantial damage > On 5/15/2024 around 17:30 CST, rwy 20 at Sealy, TX (1XA7) pilot did not maintain directional control during the take off roll. An inadequate amount of right rudder pressure was applied to counteract the left turning tendancies. Resulting in the aircraft… - [Accident 20240429004209A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240429004209A.md): Cessna 170B · Scappoose, OR · Apr 29, 2024 · N1657D · Substantial damage > After landing roll out pilot lost control of aircraft. Airplane flipped upsidedown. Pilot loss control of the aicraft due to tailwind. - [Accident 20240425004679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240425004679A.md): Cessna 170B · Endicott, NY · Apr 25, 2024 · N8084A · Substantial damage > On April 25th, 2024, at approximately 18:40 a Cessna 170B, attempted to land at tri cites, Endicott airport (czg) and sustained substantial damage because of the landing. The weather was VFR and the wind was 8MPH nw. The flight was from zelienople pa to… - [Accident 20231127020079A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231127020079A.md): Cessna 170B · Cameron Park, CA · Nov 27, 2023 · N170HT · Substantial damage > On 11/27/2023, at approximately 1330 local time, a Cessna 170B departed the right side of runway 31 at Cameron Park Airport (O61) during landing. The aircraft travelled approximately 175 feet north after departing the runway, coming to rest in a drainage… - [Incident 20231028016139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231028016139I.md): Cessna 170B · Oxford, CT · Oct 28, 2023 · N2789C · No damage > On October 28, 2023, the pilot in command (PIC) and one passenger departed from N41 Waterbury airport, Waterbury, Connecticut on a personal flight to koxc Waterbury-Oxford Airport Oxford, Connecticut. PIC stated that the arrival and departure system (adis)… - [Incident 20230719020869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230719020869I.md): Cessna 170B · Tulsa, OK · Jul 19, 2023 · N2344D · Minor damage > On landing aircraft main tire blew. Aircraft taxied off to taxiway and was towed to maintenance. - [Accident 20230707011689A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230707011689A.md): Cessna 170B · Hooper, UT · Jul 7, 2023 · N1664D · Substantial damage > The student was on his last flight to receive his tail wheel endorsement and was reported as being proficient and prepared to land on a remote backcountry dirt airstrip located at lat/long 41.1757, -112.3808. The strip is 10 feet wide and 1828 feet long, with… - [Incident 20230621007149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230621007149I.md): Cessna 170B · Goldendale, WA · Jun 21, 2023 · N8252A · Minor damage > Departed Piper canyon (9WA4) a private gravel strip owned by the pilot for Goldendale Municipal Airport (S20). On landing the aircraft veered to the right, left wing and left wheel came off of the ground. The pilot reported that touchdown was smooth and then… - [Accident 20230616013149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230616013149A.md): Cessna 170B · Elko, NV · Jun 16, 2023 · N8223A · Substantial damage > On June 16, 2023, at approximately 3:02 PDT, pilot was conducting personnal 14 CFR 91 flight stopping at eko for fuel. Light vairiable winds were reported prior to takeoff. On takeoff rotation of runway 30 a dust devel formed ahead and to the right of the… - [Accident 20230517020809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230517020809A.md): Cessna 170B · Tracy, CA · May 17, 2023 · N2771C · Substantial damage > On may 17, 2023 departure from ktrm. Weather reported, forecast enroute, and arrival to ktcy was VFR. Coming into the airport pilot listened to the AWOS, winds favored runway 30. Pilot made a normal approach to landing. While on final, pilot observed the… - [Accident 20230429007719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230429007719A.md): Cessna 170B · Queen Creek, AZ · Apr 29, 2023 · N2207D · Substantial damage > The pilot landed, exited the runway and begain taxing back to the hanger when a dust devil crossed paths with the aircraft and flipped it over. The pilot was uninjured but the aircraft sustained substancial damage. - [Accident 20221008016549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221008016549A.md): Cessna 170B · Monument Valley, UT · Oct 8, 2022 · N1961C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that when touching down on the runway the aircraft bounced. Then it left the runway hitting soft sand dunes, causing the aircraft to ground loop in a flat spin. This caused substantial damage to the aircraft including propeller strike damage,… - [Incident 20220905015709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220905015709I.md): Cessna 170B · Medford, OR · Sep 5, 2022 · N2916D · Minor damage > Airman stated that as he was in his landing rollout a B-17 on a perpendicular taxiway was taxiing into the ramp and he was caught by the propwash which started to turn him. He tried to stay on runway with rudder and brakes but departed the runway and struck a… - [Incident 20220829019749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220829019749I.md): Cessna 170B · Eau Claire, WI · Aug 29, 2022 · N4478B · Minor damage > The pilot of [privacy data omitted], a tail wheel aircraft, landed runway 22 at the Eau Claire Chippewa valley airport (keau) in a heavy crosswind. The pilot had lost directional control shortly after touchdown to runway 22. After touchdown the aircraft… - [Accident 20220728013549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220728013549A.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Jul 28, 2022 · N4493B · Substantial damage > Aircraft ground looped during takeoff roll from gravel ski strip 20. Student pilot certificate only with two passengers on board. Student pilot does not have a solo endorsement. Pilot has not received any training in the previous 12 months. Note: pilot flight… - [Accident 20220520007399A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220520007399A.md): Cessna 170B · Big Lake, AK · May 20, 2022 · N2692D · Substantial damage > Upon approach to land with a right-rear quartering tailwind, aircraft began to drift left. Aircraft was already below treeline directly in front of aircraft. Pilot tried to straighten aircraft but left wing dipped and aircraft stalled and spun into marsh/lake… - [Accident 20220423012669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220423012669A.md): Cessna 170B · Ravensdale, WA · Apr 23, 2022 · N4398B · Substantial damage > On 4/23/22, the pilot of [privacy data omitted]filled up the fuel tanks at arlington muni airport (kawo). It took 36 gal. [privacy data omitted] Took off from kawo to whidbey air park (W10) to pick up a passenger. Took off from W10 to ferry co. airport (R49).… - [Incident 20220308003139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220308003139I.md): Cessna 170B · Torrance, CA · Mar 8, 2022 · N8329A · Minor damage > Investigation: I was notified by the Torrance airport air traffic control that on March 8, 2022 on runway 29R N8329A at 1940 local time, the pilot after landing in strong and gusty winds momentarily overcorrected on the flight controls and then over-braked… - [Incident 20220209001521I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220209001521I.md): Cessna 170B · Gaithersburg, MD · Feb 9, 2022 · N135JB · Minor damage > On February 9, 2022 at approximately 1000 local time the pilot of N135JB a C170 taxied into N1556J, an unoccupied SR22 parked on the transient ramp at kgai. Damage was sustained to the propeller of N135JB and the right wing of N1556J. The pilot and sole… - [Accident 20211115019579A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211115019579A.md): Cessna 170B · Belen, NM · Nov 15, 2021 · N3463C · Substantial damage > On November 15, 2021, at 1330 MST, a Cessna 170, N3463C, [privacy data omitted]performed a ground loop during its takeoff roll on a personal flight from Belen regional airport?s runway 13. The commercial pilot and his passenger were uninjured. The aircraft… - [Accident 20210912021949A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210912021949A.md): Cessna 170B · Cass, AR · Sep 12, 2021 · N2998D · Substantial damage > On September 12, 2021 on or about 1530 CST, Cessna 170, N2998D, departed Byrd'S Backcountry Airstrip (51AR) runway 7 which is 2500' long. VMC conditions existed with the nearest reported weather having a direct crosswind of 6 gust 15 and a temperature of 88… - [Incident 20210724011729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210724011729I.md): Cessna 170B · Emmett, ID · Jul 24, 2021 · N39998 · Minor damage > Pilot departed (eul) caldwell, Idaho in N39998, Cessna 170B with intentions to fly to mccall Idaho. After passing Emmett, Idaho airport the pilot noticed vibrations coming from the engine. The pilot decided to turn around knowing he just passed Emmett, Idaho… - [Accident 20210711010619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210711010619A.md): Cessna 170B · Rampart, AK · Jul 11, 2021 · N2583C · Substantial damage > On 07/11/2021 at 1319 hours the Alaska state troopers in fairbanks were contacted by the iercc who passed on information About an in-reach activation approximately 9 miles northwest of mile 131 elliott highway. The iercc reported [privacy data omitted]… - [Accident 20210701014139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210701014139A.md): Cessna 170B · North Pole, AK · Jul 1, 2021 · N2746D · Destroyed > After beginning the slightly downwind (3 mph) takeoff roll, the pilot became airborne and indicated the aircraft was tree top level near mid-field. Density altitude was calculated to be approximately 1900 feet MSL and the strip is 2200 feet long. Given… - [Accident 20210611006359A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210611006359A.md): Cessna 170B · Miles City, MT · Jun 11, 2021 · N2218B · Substantial damage > Pilot encountered strong gust of wind forcing the aircraft off centerline during take-off. Attempted recovery resulted in a ground loop and damage to aircraft. - [Accident 20210418006489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210418006489A.md): Cessna 170B · Curtis, NE · Apr 18, 2021 · N2955D · Substantial damage > After refueling aircraft at K47V pilot departed and shortly lost all engine power. Pilot attempted to restart engine unsuccessfully. Pilot made emergency landing in field south of K47V. - [Accident 20210108001659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210108001659A.md): Cessna 170B · Palouse, WA · Jan 8, 2021 · N4344B · Substantial damage > Student pilot with instructor on landing bounced at flair that produced a left turn off runway. Aircraft landed in muddy field and flipped upside down. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170b/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2072306', '2072307') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-170b/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.