Cessna 170B
NTSB investigations · 1,115
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duckdb -csv -c "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 ('2072306', '2072307')
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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 ('2072306', '2072307')
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NTSB ANC01LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall/mush during the initial climb after takeoff, and subsequent in-flight collision with a tree.NTSB LAX01LA209Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Payson, AZThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control and improper corrective action while landing in a quartering tailwind condition. A contributing factor was his lack of experience in the type of operation.NTSB ANC01LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Sand Point, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while on approach, and the inadvertent stall of the airplane while attempting a go-around. A factor associated with the accident was a crosswind.NTSB ANC01LA055Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fairbanks, AKA failure of the tailwheel spring assembly due to fatigue during touch and go landings. A factor in the accident was an inadequate annual inspection by maintenance personnel.NTSB LAX01LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Henderson, NVThe failure of the pilot to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a forced landing in rough terrain.NTSB MIA01LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Penrose, NCfailure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing rollout while landing in a crosswind which resulted in a ground swerve and substantial damage to the aircraft.NTSB LAX01LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lincoln, CAThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.NTSB CHI01LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · South Haven, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude/clearance from the terrain during the maneuver to avoid the tree line. Factors to the accident were the diminished aircraft handling, the pilot's maneuver to avoid the tree line, the unsuitable terrain for takeoff…NTSB LAX01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.NTSB LAX00LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Alturus, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock.NTSB SEA00LA164Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Nampa, IDThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the balked landing.NTSB ANC00LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Wasilla, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor associated with the accident is the pilot's excessive use of the brakes.NTSB DEN00LA106Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dutch John, UTThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance with the trees. Factors were a high-density altitude and wind gusts.NTSB DEN00LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bedford, WYThe pilot's inadvertent ground loop. A factor was the soft grass airstrip.NTSB ANC00LA054Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Delta Junction, AKA loss of engine power due to an undetermined reason. A factor in the accident was unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB ANC00LA044Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Igiugig, AKThe pilot's intentional flight into known adverse weather. Factors associated with the accident were the variable crosswind conditions, and the pilot's inadequate compensation for those wind conditions.NTSB SEA00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lopez Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall lack of total (flight and tail wheel) experience.NTSB ANC00LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Lake, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff. Factors in the accident were soft, snow-covered terrain, and an inadvertent ground loop.NTSB ATL00LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Oakland, ALThe pilot's failure to verify that his seat was locked prior to takeoff. The subsequent bounce on takeoff enabled the seat to shift aft thereby reducing the pilot's access to controls leading to the inadvertent loss of control and ground impact with trees.…NTSB SEA99LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, WALoss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions (VASI lights) in the path of the airplane as it left the runway.NTSB ANC99FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall.NTSB DEN99LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Casper, WYThe pilot's selection of a wrong runway for landing and his failure to maintain directional control.NTSB ANC99LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Wasilla, AKThe student pilot's inadvertent ground loop during the takeoff roll. A factor in this accident was the a left crosswind.NTSB DEN99LA087Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ogden, UTThe pilot's misjudgment of altitude during an intentional (practice) low altitude flight maneuver (landing approach).NTSB ANC99WA055Accident · Minor injuriesForeign investigationCessna 170B · Tsirku Glacier, CanadaNTSB FTW99LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot's failure to obtain the proper climb rate resulting in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the rising terrain and the variable winds.NTSB ANC99LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Mccarthy, AKThe pilot's failure to abort the takeoff in a timely manner. Factors associated with the accident were a tailwind, the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the pilot's premature liftoff.NTSB ANC99LA032Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Palmer, AKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, and his failure to refuel the airplane that resulted in fuel exhaustion.NTSB CHI99LA106Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Grand Ledge, MIthe flight instructor's failure to successfully take remedial action to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll out. Factors were the crosswinds and snowbank.NTSB FTW98FA411Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB LAX98LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional controlNTSB ANC98LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Port Alsworth, AKThe solo student pilot's excessive application of brakes during taxi from landing. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for a precautionary landing, rough terrain, and the fuel leak from the fuel tank vent.NTSB ANC98LA121Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Arctic Village, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors associated with the accident were variable, and gusty wind conditions.NTSB SEA98LA131Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Hailey, IDThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control during takeoff. Contributing factors were the pilot-in-command's failure to follow procedures by the improper use of the flaps, high density altitude conditions, crosswind conditions and the tree.NTSB NYC98LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Oneonta, NYThe separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable.NTSB ANC98LA050Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Russian Mission, AKThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions while landing. A factor associated with the accident was the presence of a tailwind condition.NTSB FTW98LA251Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions. Contributing factors were the crosswinds, the fence, and the ditch.NTSB IAD98LA066Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Wadsworth, OHThe flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in his intentional ground loop. A factor in the accident was the flight instructor's lack of currency in tailwheel airplanes.NTSB ANC98LA041Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kenai, AKA failure of the number six cylinder rod bearing and connecting rod cap for undetermined reasons. Factors in the accident were snow covered terrain that was unsuitable for a forced landing.NTSB ANC98LA028Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot-in-command's decision to relinquish controls to the student pilot in the left seat during practice landings, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain directional control. A factor contributing to this accident was the pilot-in-command's lack…NTSB MIA98LA057Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Orlando, FLfailure of the the left brake to operate, due to a bad o-ring; and subsequent failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing rollout, resulting in a ground loop and subsequent on-ground encounter with terrain.NTSB LAX98LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fernley, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance during a delayed go-around after an improper decision to continue an approach to an unlighted runway without adequate visual references. Ground fog was a factor in this accident.NTSB ANC97LA154Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lime Village, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff.NTSB ANC97LA139Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Paxson, AKThe pilot's improper use of carburetor heat during a takeoff in carburetor icing conditions. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's decision to operate the airplane with known deficiencies (a disabled stall warning horn), an inadvertent stall,…NTSB IAD97LA110Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Jamestown, NYThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a crosswind landing.NTSB ANC97LA114Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Juneau, AKThe pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off.NTSB SEA97LA160Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Jackson, WYThe pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Gusting wind conditions was a factor.NTSB SEA97LA161Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Bend, ORthe pilot's failure to attain a proper climb rate. High density altitude and the pilot's failure to use all of the available runway were factors.NTSB CHI97LA194Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Karlin, MIthe pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to alcohol, his resultant improper planning/decision, and his inadequate visual lookout while buzzing, which resulted in failure to see-and-avoid the top (ground/static) wires of an electrical power line.NTSB SEA97LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ontario, ORThe pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was gusting winds.
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