# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC19WA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19WA020.md): Cessna 170 · Whitehorse, Canada · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · May 28, 2019 · N4512C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ERA17FA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17FA143.md): Cessna 170B · Edgewater, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 2017 · N8082A · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The Cessna pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the Grumman during the transition to a different formation. Contributing to the accident was the stepped down configuration of the formation flight which was composed of dissimilar aircraft.
- [NTSB WPR15FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA049.md): Cessna 170B · Alzada, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 2014 · N3292A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR15FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA010.md): Cessna 170B · Yerington, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2014 · N3558C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The failure of the Savannah pilot to maintain awareness of the position of the Cessna while attempting a join up maneuver. Contributing to the accident was the impaired decision-making of the Savannah's pilot due to the combined effects of licit and illicit…
- [NTSB ANC13FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC13FA093.md): Cessna 170B · Glennallen, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 6, 2013 · N170BN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.
- [NTSB WPR13FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA236.md): Cessna 170B · Auburn, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2013 · N2865C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.
- [NTSB ANC08FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08FA037.md): Cessna 170B · Tyonek, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2008 · N8458D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB ANC06FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06FA048.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2006 · N4488B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The 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 SEA05FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA05FA090.md): Cessna 170B · Portland, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 1, 2005 · N6352Y · Destroyed
  > The 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 ANC04FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA084.md): Cessna 170B · Kenai, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2004 · N2269D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.
- [NTSB ANC04FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA080.md): Cessna 170B · Willow, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2004 · N4588C · Destroyed
  > The 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 SEA04FA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA083.md): Cessna 170B · Tenino, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 2004 · N3510D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.
- [NTSB ANC99FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99FA128.md): Cessna 170B · Cooper Landing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1999 · N3402D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB FTW98FA411](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA411.md): Cessna 170B · Weatherford, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1998 · N3469D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.
- [NTSB CHI97LA194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA194.md): Cessna 170B · Karlin, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1997 · N2416D · Destroyed
  > the 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 LAX95LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA001.md): Cessna 170B · Ramona, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1994 · N170CT · Destroyed
  > the noninstrument-rated pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation after encountering instrument meteorological conditions after the pilot decided to takeoff in adverse weather conditions. A factor in the accident was the dark…
- [NTSB ANC93LA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA130.md): Cessna 170 · Dry Bay, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1993 · N8190A · Destroyed
  > Undetermined.
- [NTSB LAX92LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA105.md): Cessna 170B · Austin, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1992 · N39HP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in reversing direction, his continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, his failure to maintain adequate airspeed and inadvertent stall while maneuvering to reverse direction. Contributing to the accident was weather…
- [NTSB MIA89FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA173.md): Cessna 170B · Sarasota, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1989 · N3100B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to spot cattle for a ground crew.
- [NTSB LAX89FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA120.md): Cessna 170B · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1989 · N2766C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot in command's performance of aerobatic maneuvers, while flying in formation, and his failure to maintain proper clearance.
- [NTSB DEN87FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA230.md): Cessna 170B · Cedar City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1987 · N3541D · Destroyed
  > While on a x-country flt the plt flew into a canyon where turbulence was encountered. The plt stated that he was unable to maintain alt and during the descent the acft collided with the terrain in a small side canyon.
- [NTSB ATL87FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA045.md): Cessna 170B · Asheville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1986 · N8062A · Destroyed
  > During initial climb from a private grass airstrip, witnesses described the aircraft perform a 'wing-over' aerobatic maneuver at low altitude and impact the ground at a near vertical attitude. A ground fire consumed the wreckage. The pilot held a student…
- [NTSB ATL87FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA039.md): Cessna 170B · Madison, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1986 · N2464D · Substantial damage
  > Although there were no witnesses to the crash, one witness did observe the acft taxiing at a very slow speed toward the dept end of the rwy. Abt 30 mins later the wreckage was fd in a fld east of the airstrip. Exam indicated it collided w the gd in a near…
- [NTSB SEA85FYM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85FYM03.md): Cessna 170B · Manzanita, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 29, 1985 · N8011A · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft was observed to enter a low overcast shortly after take off. The aircraft then hit a mountain about 4 miles north of the departure airport.
- [NTSB CHI85FAMS2](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FAMS2.md): Cessna 170B · Chicago(L.Mich), IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N3160B · Destroyed
  > At an unknown time during the night of July 25/26 the acft crashed into lake Michigan. Exact wx conditions are unknown. The passenger was recovered from the lake the next morning, along with the two crushed front seats and two buckled interior side panels.…
- [NTSB MKC84FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA256.md): Cessna 170B · Oskaloosa, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1984 · N516PC · Destroyed
  > Several witnesses viewed the acft circling over a bean field at an alt of 200 to 300 ft AGL. The plt and pax were reportedly looking for a radio-controlled airplane lost in the field. Witnesses continued to state an increase of power occurred and the acft…
- [NTSB NYC83FA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA260.md): Cessna 170B · Livermore Falls, ME · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1983 · N2429D · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with trees during a go-around at night in a ground fog. The plt had called his wife and discussed the weather. He decided on an alternate arpt if the weather created problems. He had flown into bowman field many times at night and knew the…
- [NTSB FTW83FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA222.md): Cessna 170B · Iraan, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 1983 · N3038A · Destroyed
  > According to a truck driver, he was proceeding northbound on a highway, when he saw the aircraft enter what he described as a loop from aprx 100 ft AGL. The witness then lost sight of the acft, but shortly after that, he saw a large explosion on the ground…
- [NTSB LAX83FA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA153.md): Cessna 170B · Near Pala, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 1983 · N2462D · Destroyed
  > According to a friend of the plt, he (the plt) had watched wx infor on tv, on 3/20/83. To the friend's knowledge, the plt had never telephoned the FAA fss for a wx briefing or to file a flt plan. After the friend took the plt & his wife (who was also a plt)…
- [NTSB ATL82FA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL82FA261.md): Cessna 170B · Lawrenceville, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1982 · N3247A · Destroyed
  > During the return flt to stone mountain arpt, the plt contacted approach control & requested vectors to the gwinnett county arpt at Lawrenceville, GA. The plt reported that he had been going around thunderstorms & it was turning dark. Several minutes later…
- [NTSB MKC82FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA096.md): Cessna 170B · Tama, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N8187A · Destroyed
  > The purpose of the flight was to take a family friend on a night airplane ride to see the lights of a neighboring city. The takeoff was made from a soft wet grass runway with an aircraft exceeding the maximum allowable gross weight and the center of gravity…
- [NTSB ANC82DA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA005.md): Cessna 170B · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 22, 1981 · N4640C · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA080.md): Cessna 170B · Steamboat, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 30, 1981 · N2318D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA001.md): Cessna 170B · Schurz, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1979 · N8321A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA054.md): Cessna 175B · Turtle Lake, ND · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1978 · N8126T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA046.md): Cessna 170B · Ann Arbor, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1978 · N2763C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA045.md): Cessna 170B · Isle, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 4, 1978 · N4602C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC78DA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC78DA031.md): Cessna 170B · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 15, 1978 · N3540C · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC76AA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA113.md): Cessna 170B · Council, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1976 · N3552C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76AA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76AA100.md): Cessna 170 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 6, 1976 · N228F · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76AP011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP011.md): Cessna 170B · Goldfield, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1975 · N2278D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC76AN027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN027.md): Cessna 170B · Indian Lake, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 23, 1975 · N8060A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN7LAD009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN7LAD009.md): Cessna 170B · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1975 · N8030A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM014.md): Cessna 170B · Isle Of Palms, SC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 9, 1975 · N562DH · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76AC008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76AC008.md): Cessna 170B · Iron Ridge, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1975 · N3468C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75AS042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS042.md): Cessna 170B · Issaquah, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1975 · N3456C · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP020.md): Cessna 170B · Santa Cruz, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1974 · N3237A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF044.md): Cessna 170B · Conroe, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 17, 1974 · N338B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI051.md): Cessna 170B · Glencoe, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1974 · N2412D · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI027.md): Cessna 170 · Glasgow, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1973 · N3556C · Destroyed

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072306', '2072307'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=2072306

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