Cessna 170B
FAA incident reports · 854
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Incident 19980719029589ICessna 170B · Seattle, WAEngine failed due to fuel exhaustion.Accident 19980712016449ACessna 170B · Hailey, IDHigh density altitude and over gross led to stall and collision with a residence on climbout from sun. (.4)the pilot initiated takeoff from runway 13, a 6,600 foot paved runway. Shortly after the aircraft became airborne, it veered left, flew low, gained…Accident 19980624019809ACessna 170B · Oneonta, NY(.4)The airplane veered to the right during landing. The pilot attempted a go-around, but had no left rudder response. The airplane continued in a right turn before it settled into some trees about 200 feet from the runway and 110 degrees from the runway…Accident 19980604012469ACessna 170B · Russian Mission, AKLost directional control landing. Veered off runway into a ditch. Blamed wind gust. (.4)the solo private pilot was landing at a remote, gravel airstrip in a tailwheel equipped airplane. The pilot stated in his written statement to the NTSB, that prior to…Accident 19980601011549ACessna 170B · Los Alamos, NMWheel landing. Lost control. Veered off runway. (.4) the pilot was performing a wheel landing on runway 27 (5,500 ft. x 75 ft., elevation 7,171 feet) which is located on top a mesa with trees lining the south side. He stated that he requested an airport…Accident 19980530016009ACessna 170B · Wadsworth, OH(.4)After two unsuccessful power-off landing attempts at a short field, the CFI took control of the tail wheel airplane to demonstrate the proper technique. On short final, the CFI told the pilot to "guard the controls", who then placed his hands and feet…Accident 19980424007689ACessna 170B · Kenai, AK(.4)The pilot and a passenger were in cruise flight in a tailwheel equipped airplane. About one hour after departure, the engine oil pressure began to decrease to below the normal operating range. The pilot began a climb to 3,500 feet mean sea level. The…Accident 19980321007309ACessna 170B · Dillingham, AKStudent bounced landing. Lost control. Ground looped. Co owner private pilot in right seat. (.4)the pilot-in-command held a private pilot certificate and was seated in the right seat. He did not hold a flight instructor certificate. The airplane's co-owner…Accident 19980110000209ACessna 170B · Orlando, FLGround looped on landing roll. Left brake master cylinder inoperative. (-23) on January 10, 1998, at 1300 EST, a Cessna N48021, owned and operatedby Mr. Clark l. morris, lost directional control and ground looped during his landing rollout at the Orlando…Accident 19971024030969ACessna 170B · Fernley, NVLost sight of unlighted runway on flare. Began go around. Dragged a wing. Hit runway nose first.Accident 19970923029099ACessna 170B · Lime Village, AKTail damaged by tree strikes on takoff from remote strip. Jammed elevators. Stalled. Impacted ground. More trees.Accident 19970901024809ACessna 170B · Paxson, AKAircraft crashed on landing. (.4)the airplane was departing from the 3,500 feet MSL airstrip in what the pilot described as 'optimum carb ice conditions' of 40 degrees f with 'lots of moisture.' The carburetor heat control was 'off' for takeoff. At 50 feet…Incident 19970814022459ICessna 170B · Jamestown, NYNarrative: on Thursday, August 14, 1997, at 1625 local time, a Cessna 170B, N3454C, while making a second landing on runway 25 at Jamestown airport, Jamestown, NY swerved to the right with wind 330 at 7. The pilot lost control and the left gear leg collapsed.…Accident 19970801025829ACessna 170B · Juneau, AK(.4)The pilot was departing from an 800-foot-long beach site at dusk. During lift-off at less than flying speed the airplane dragged a wingtip and subsequently settled into the water.Incident 19970723035959ICessna 170B · Williams, MNNarrative: the aircraft hit wires while making an approach to a farm field at dusk. The windscreen and prop were damaged. The pilot then landed in the field. Subsequent investigation revealed the aircraft was out of annual when the flight occurred. The pilot…Accident 19970706045089ACessna 170B · Jackson, WYLost directional control landing. Nosed over trying to regain control with brakes. Blames wind gusts. High tail time.Accident 19970705016819ACessna 170B · Bend, ORTook off without using 1000FT displaced threshold high density altitude. Turned downwind. Unable climb struck trees.Accident 19970705016779ACessna 170B · Karlin, MIAircraft crashed into wooded area. (.4)witnesses observed the airplane flying at low altitude. One witness said the pilot made 3 low passes over or near her home. She said the airplane '...pulled straight up...' And eventually leveled off during the third…Incident 19970623017959ICessna 170B · Chino, CANarrative: aircraft returning from apple valley, CA experienced a hard landing at Chino Airport. The pilot, Mr. Robert edward hayden made a go around and after trying to make a wheel landing, allowed the owner of N2696D Mr. Michael a. smith to make the…Incident 19970513014539ICessna 170B · Las Vegas, NVNarrative: incident occurred at approximately 1500 hours PDT. Aircraft departed cable, California, 5/13/97, enroute to Las Vegas, NV (las). Upon arrival at las, pilot landed on runway 19L with a modest cross wind. After the main wheels touched down, the…Accident 19970510009879ACessna 170B · Ontario, ORAircraft encountered a gust of wind on landing, flipped over on right side folding right wing.Accident 19970503011049ACessna 170B · Dillingham, AKGround looped landing in crosswind right gear strut broke. Tire and wheel hit fuselage. Buckled fuselage.Accident 19970429006699ACessna 170B · Goose Bay, AKStudent bounced landing. CFI took over during second bounce. Seat slid back lost control. Broke left gear. Bent winAccident 19970405004879ACessna 170B · Furnace Creek, CAAircraft engine quit on takeoff at a low altitude. (.4)the pilot departed with the fuel selector set to the 'both' tanks position. However, during the flight fuel appeared to have been mostly used from the right tank. To equalize the burn off, he repositioned…Accident 19970331006449ACessna 170B · Manley Hot Spri, AKLanded on frozen lake. Right ski broke thru ice crust. Right gear pulled loose from gear box and folded. Wing hit.Accident 19970316006439ACessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKLost directional control on takeoff roll on remote strip. Hit trees and brush. Damaged wing spar. Fuselage wrinkledIncident 19970225009159ICessna 170B · Winona, MNNarrative: pilot kimber departed stp for ona around noon. Enroute ona, he received weather briefing from aos. Weather was clear, visibility 10 miles, wind 230 at 18 gusting to 23. After landing on runway 29, a gust of wind weathervaned the aircraft 90…Incident 19970215007869ICessna STC170 · Koyuk, AKNarrative: pilot reported he and his passengr were reindeer spotting north of Koyuk, AK, on 2/15/97 when his engine started running rough. He landed his ski equipped aircraft on the frozen kiwalik river aprox. 34 miles n.w. of Koyuk. There was no damage or…Accident 19970126001049ACessna 170B · Toledo, WALeft wing raised landing in crosswind. Used brakes. Nosed over. Wind light. Low time pilot lacked skill in type.Accident 19961214039399ACessna 170B · Champaign-Urban, ILStudent lost control landing in crosswind. Exited runway. Nosed over. Bent wing spar. Too much crosswind. (-23) while landing at the willard airport, savoy, IL the appropriately certificated student pilot lost directional control of the aircraft while…Incident 19961213044419ICessna 170B · Yankton, SDNarrative: pilot ground looped aircraft while landing in a farm field. The aircraft received minor damage to left wing tip, cowling and left horizontal stabilizer.Incident 19961124041129ICessna 177RG · Gardner, MANarrative: pilot stated while landing at Gardner runway 36 he (PIC) forgot to put landing gear down. Prop struck runway aircraft landed on bottom skin and slid 50 feet. Damage to prop and lower fuselage was the only visual damage noted. [privacy data omitted]Accident 19961115042359ACessna 170B · Manvel, TX(.4)The pilot was attempting to land the airplane on runway 20 with a gusty south crosswind. As he started the landing flare, 'approximately one to two feet above the runway, a sudden left gust displaced the airplane to the right of the runway.' A go-around…Incident 19961030044759ICessna 170B · Devon, KSNarrative: private pilot, in a single engine Cessna, on a VFR flight with one passenger, made an emergency landing in a field after engine stoppage due to oil exhaustion. There were no injuries and no other damage to the aircraft.Accident 19961025044039ACessna 170B · Utica, MTNosed over on crosswind landing on farm strip. Used brakes too hard to compensate for crosswind.Accident 19960922029119ACessna 170B · Enterprise, ORLanded downwind on short dirt strip braked to avoid overrun. Nosed over tail still up. No brake lockup found.Incident 19960921033499ICessna 170B · Bishop, CANarrative: during a cross country flight from cma to bih, the pilot decided to do a stop and go at Coyote Flats (04CA), pilot made a nw landing, stopped and taxied back for a "short field" take off. Pilot set flaps to 10 degrees, applied full power and…Accident 19960913028399ACessna 170B · Concord, CADragged a wing landing in right quartering crosswind. Blamed wind gust. Exited runway.Accident 19960908031339ACessna 170B · Dillingham, AKNosed over taxiing on gravel bar after landing.Incident 19960830026149ICessna 170B · Fall River Mill, CANarrative: the pilot stated the approach was normal. On landing one wing rose and the pilot swerved. Then ground looped the aircraft. The pilot reported the runway was no factor. She also reported the weather was clear with no obstruction to visibility. She…Accident 19960817023229ACessna 170B · Cantwell, AKCollided with tundra after liftoff from a lake. Failed to allow adequate water distance for takeoff.Incident 19960811031679ICessna 170B · Renton, WANarrative: during a gusty crosswind landing the pilot drug the left wingtip, causing minor damage to the aircraft. The pilot stated that he estimated the wind to be from the northwest at about 18 knots gusting to 22 knots.Incident 19960803031819ICessna 170B · Burns, ORNarrative: pilot reported aircraft indicated low on fuel. Decided on precautionary landing. Performed an emergency landing in a field next to highway 20E approximately 30 miles east of Burns, Oregon. After receiving additional fuel, aircraft take-off to…Accident 19960718019529ACessna 170B · Tyonek, AKSwerved and damaged a wing landing on gravel road. Veered off runway. Damaged right wing.Accident 19960713016969ACessna 170B · Arlington, WAReport wind gust lifted wing on touchdown. Lost control. Folded right mian gear. Blamed mud in wheel pant.Accident 19960712016989ACessna 170B · Lewistown, MTBounced and ground looped landing. Gusty variable crosswind.Accident 19960702016139ACessna 170B · Raleigh County, WVMade emergency landing due to adverse weather, clipped trees and cartwheeled on landing.Accident 19960617014149ACessna 170B · Chena Hot Sprin, AKLost control on rough strip. Ground looped collapsing right main landing gear. Wing spar damaged.Accident 19960506012869ACessna 170B · Palmer, AKFull load. Settled. Tried remain airborne using full flaps. Crashed in driveway. No endorsements of tailwheel planeAccident 19960501009299ACessna STC170 · Dillingham, AKLost tire on taxi to ramp. Tire rotated on rim. Tore off valve. Bonding failed rim separated. Wing damaged.
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