Cessna 170B
NTSB investigations · 1,115
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NTSB ANC06FA048Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Chugiak, AKThe inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes during cruise flight, which resulted in their failure to see-and-avoid each other, and a subsequent midair collision.NTSB SEA06CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Shelton, WAThe main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure.NTSB SEA06LA077Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Clark Fork, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A quartering tailwind was a factor.NTSB SEA06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Havre, MTThe pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.NTSB DEN06CA054Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Benton, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane resulting in a ground loop. Contributing factors include the inadequate preflight inspection, the pilot's failure to properly latch the cowling, and the pilot's diverted attention to the open…NTSB ANC06CA040Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing roll. A factor associated with the accident was the snow covered terrain.NTSB DEN06CA032Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Ulysses, KSthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing, resulting in a ground loop.NTSB ANC05CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusty wind conditions, which resulted is a loss of directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident was the gusty wind condition.NTSB LAX05CA233Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Prescott, AZthe pilot's misjudged flare, and excessive use of the elevator control, which resulted in a failure to maintain adequate airspeed and a stall/mush.NTSB SEA05CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Laurel, MTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's diverted attention to talking with the student.NTSB ANC05CA083Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control and an inadvertent ground-loop. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC05LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ninilchick, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll on a beach, which resulted in an on-ground collision with terrain. A factor associated with the accident is a tailwind.NTSB ANC05LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident are a crosswind, and an inadvertent ground loop/swerve.NTSB ANC05LA074Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Homer, AKThe flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight during the landing roll, which resulted in a loss of control, and collision with a ditch. A factor associated with the accident was the student pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA05FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Portland, ORThe pilot's inability to control the airplane due to his incapacitation (carbon monoxide poisoning) from a deteriorated engine exhaust muffler. A contributing factor was the inadequate annual inspection by other maintenance personnel.NTSB ANC05CA069Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a sign while taxiing from landing, which resulted in an on ground collision with the sign.NTSB ANC04LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Teller, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an embankment during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident was the presence of a sand…NTSB ANC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down.NTSB ANC04FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.NTSB ANC04FA080Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Willow, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall while maneuvering, and a collision with trees and terrain during an uncontrolled descent.NTSB DEN04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Heber City, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch.NTSB ANC04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was soft tundra terrain.NTSB LAX04LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ANC04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent structural damage to the airplane when it struck the runway.NTSB SEA04FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tenino, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.NTSB NYC04LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Shirley, NYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB SEA04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Nampa, IDThe right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of…NTSB LAX04LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Santa Rosa, CAthe failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL04LA036Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Suches, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.NTSB ANC04LA008Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in a nose over during the landing roll. A factor contributing to the accident was snow covered terrain at the landing strip.NTSB ANC03CA097Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Sparrevohn, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind, which resulted in collapse of the left main landing gear during the takeoff roll. A factor was the crosswind.NTSB MIA03CA165Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · La Belle, FLThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff resulting in ground looping and substantial damage.NTSB ANC03LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind condition and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane that resulted in the left wing contacting the runway surface during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the…NTSB SEA03CA155Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Schafer, MTThe pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway.NTSB ANC03LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's misjudged distance and altitude during an approach to land at an off-airport landing site, which resulted in an undershoot, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.NTSB NYC03LA141Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Brandy Station, VAThe pilot's improper flare and his improper recovery from a bounced landing.NTSB CHI03LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Widener, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the wires and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, resulting in a stall. A factor contributing to the accident was the unmarked wires.NTSB IAD03LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Randolph, NYThe pilot's failure to attain/maintain proper runway alignment. A factor in the accident was the sun glare.NTSB LAX03LA042Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Mobile, AZthe pilot's improper compensation for the crosswind conditions at touchdown and failure to maintain proper alignment of the tail wheel equipped airplane during landing, which resulted in a ground loop. The crosswind was a contributory factor.NTSB ANC02LA096Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Soldotna, AKThe pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. A factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's excessive braking which resulted in a nose over.NTSB LAX02LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · St. Johns, AZthe pilot's selection of the wrong runway for the existing crosswind condition and his subsequent inadequate compensation for the winds, which led to a failure to maintain directional control and a ground loop.NTSB DEN02LA047Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Rock Springs, WYthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.NTSB LAX02LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Show Low, AZThe pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing resulted in a loss of aircraft control. A factor was a sudden wind shift on final approach.NTSB ANC02LA034Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · North Pole, AKThe separation of the right main landing gear from the airplane during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the unapproved hardware used to attach the main landing gear.NTSB ANC02LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during takeoff. A factor associated with the accident was an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB LAX02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Diego, CAThe failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed the remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the gusting crosswind conditions.NTSB ATL02LA080Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control on landing roll, resulting in a loss of control/ground loop.NTSB SEA02LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate on approach. A factor was the trees in close proximity to the airport.NTSB ATL02LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bellewood, MSThe pilot misjudged the proper touched down point and collided with the ground short of the runway during an attempted landing.NTSB NYC01LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Wildwood, NJthe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the gusts.
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