# NTSB investigations: Cessna 170, AK

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ANC24LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA103.md): Cessna 170 · McKinley Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2024 · N3474C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s late decision to go-around, failure to maintain proper airspeed, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at too low of an altitude to recover.
- [NTSB ANC23LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC23LA029.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 3, 2023 · N4464B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintained directional control and the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, which resulted in a loss of control during takeoff.
- [NTSB GAA18CA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA214.md): Cessna 170 · Big Lake, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 9, 2018 · N4133V · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB ANC08CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC08CA121.md): Cessna 170 · Ruby, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 9, 2008 · N2690V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to use carburetor heat, while operating at a reduced engine power while maneuvering in carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB ANC07CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07CA043.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 11, 2007 · N3412D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from trees while landing, and his selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in an in-flight collision with a tree and an on-ground encounter with brush.
- [NTSB ANC07FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC07FA037.md): Cessna 170 · Wasilla, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 2007 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb due to fuel contamination, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection.
- [NTSB ANC98LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC98LA163.md): Cessna 170B · Igiugig, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1998 · N3482C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, the pilot's lack of total experience in make/model of the aircraft, and the pilot not achieving a climb on takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC97LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Delta Junction, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1997 · N4217V · Substantial damage
  > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ANC96LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA108.md): Cessna 170B · Northway, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1996 · N4464B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
- [NTSB ANC95FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95FA129.md): Cessna 170 · Coldfoot, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1995 · N2566V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate distance and/or altitude from terrain. Rising mountainous terrain and downdrafts associated with unfavorable wind conditions were factors in the accident.
- [NTSB ANC92LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA063.md): Cessna 170 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1992 · N3970V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors to the accident were: an inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the modified aircraft.
- [NTSB ANC92LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA014.md): Cessna 170 · Whiskey Gulch, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1991 · N2584V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above stalling during maneuvering flight. A factor relating to the accident was operating at an altitude inadequate in which to effect recovery.
- [NTSB ANC91FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91FA014.md): Cessna 170 · 40 W Of Clear, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1990 · N4030V · Substantial damage
  > The non-instrument rated pilot-in-command's loss of control while attempting to operate under visual flight rule while in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the whiteout condition created by the vast expanse of white lake…
- [NTSB ANC87LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA121.md): Cessna 170 · Mi.70 Glenn Hwy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1987 · N4091V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot stated the weather was deteriorating with visibility less than one mile and rainshowers. The pilot elected to make a precautionary landing on a state highway. During the landing roll the aircraft struck a road sign with the right wing of the…
- [NTSB ANC82DA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DA086.md): Cessna 170 · Near Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1982 · N2584V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot tried stop landing on sandbar he had done touch and go landings on. Sand was soft and flying speed not attained before curve in sandbar during takeoff attempt. Pilot could not negotiate turn and continued into river.
- [NTSB ANC82DAG12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC82DAG12.md): Cessna 170 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 19, 1981 · N4122V · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80DAA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80DAA28.md): Cessna 170 · Arctic Village, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 28, 1980 · N4000V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC79DAG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79DAG38.md): Cessna 170 · Birchwood, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 25, 1979 · N4264V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA62.md): Cessna 170 · Tok, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 13, 1976 · N4255V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76FAA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76FAA37.md): Cessna 170 · Ft.Wainwright, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 30, 1976 · N4000V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC76DAA30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC76DAA30.md): Cessna 170 · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 27, 1976 · N4032V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC75FAA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC75FAA34.md): Cessna 170 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 7, 1975 · N4000V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC72DAH21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC72DAH21.md): Cessna 170 · Kenai, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1972 · N2690V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC71DAD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC71DAD03.md): Cessna 170 · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 27, 1970 · N4116V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC69F0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69F0009.md): Cessna 170 · Skwentna, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1968 · N2660V · Substantial damage

## 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'AK' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072302'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072302&state=AK

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