# NTSB investigations: Cessna 170A 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. Page 3 of 10 · 457 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW96FA130](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA130.md): Cessna 182R · Proctor, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 24, 1996 · N9303E · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > failure of the pilots in both airplanes to see-and-avoid conflicting traffic (inadequate visual lookout). - [NTSB LAX95LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA160.md): Cessna 170A · Woodland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1995 · N1276D · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. The mechanic's inadequate annual inspection by failing to determine the worn condition of the crosswind landing gear detent stop groove and snubber pin and the soft terrain were factors in this accident. - [NTSB ANC95LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC95LA041.md): Cessna 170A · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1995 · N1364D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to correct for torque/p factor when adding engine power for the go-around maneuver. The pilot's misjudged flare, delayed go-around, and lack of total experience were factors in the accident. - [NTSB FTW94LA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA310.md): Cessna 170A · Nikiski, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1994 · N5583C · Destroyed > The pilot's improper descent rate. A factor was the check pilot's inadequate supervision. - [NTSB SEA94LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94LA146.md): Cessna 170A · Wolf Creek, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1994 · N1389D · Substantial damage > Poor in flight planning. The mountainous terrain was a factor. - [NTSB MIA94LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA133.md): Cessna 170A · Boca Raton, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1994 · N9534A · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control. - [NTSB MIA94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94LA127.md): Cessna 170A · Bushnell, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1994 · N9530A · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a loose exhaust valve seat on the No. 3… - [NTSB ATL93LA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93LA109.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1993 · N1619D · Substantial damage > Poor maintenance practices during the rebuilding of the aircraft which allowed the fuel system to become contaminated and resulted in the subsequent fuel starvation of the engine. - [NTSB ANC93LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA074.md): Cessna 170 · Soldotna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 31, 1993 · N1260D · Substantial damage > The inadequate handling of the airplane by the pilot-in-command. - [NTSB SEA92FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA197.md): Cessna 170A · Lopez, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 1992 · N9577A · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent stall/spin. Factors include gusty, unfavorable, high velocity winds, and turbulence. - [NTSB CHI92LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA264.md): Cessna 170A · Angola, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1992 · N9124A · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing rollout. - [NTSB LAX92LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA373.md): Cessna 170A · Holtville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N9923A · Substantial damage > The pilot's encounter with the unforecasted dust devil. - [NTSB ANC92LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA153.md): Cessna 170B · Ninilchik, AK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1992 · N1737D · Destroyed > The student pilot entered a low altitude stall/mush during an airdrop maneuver. Factors contributing to the accident were: the low pass maneuver, and the improper altitude. - [NTSB MIA92LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA092.md): Cessna 170A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1992 · N9998A · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot in command to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the unfavorable wind (windshift). - [NTSB FTW91FA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91FA142.md): Cessna 170A · Heath, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1991 · N9582A · Destroyed > The inadvertent stall following an abrupt pull up while maneuvering at low altitude, and the pilot's impairment due to to alcohol and drug consumption. - [NTSB ANC91LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA080.md): Cessna 170A · Kakeen, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1991 · N5739C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the aborted takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the soft, rough, and uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA143.md): Cessna 170A · Newell, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1991 · N5720C · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper aircraft handling. - [NTSB DEN91LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA038.md): Cessna 170A · Holly, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1991 · N1437D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors were: a gusty crosswind condition and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft. - [NTSB DEN91LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA024.md): Cessna 170A · Welsh, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1990 · N1344D · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions. A factor was the gusty wind. - [NTSB ANC91LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA012.md): Cessna 170A · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1990 · N5468C · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. - [NTSB SEA90LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA178.md): Cessna 170A · Elk Mountain, WY · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1990 · N9157A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain flying speed while at an altitude that did not provide adequate terrain clearance for a safe stall recovery. - [NTSB CHI90LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA201.md): Bryant Rowland T-18 · Fisk, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 30, 1990 · N66BR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command of the thorp T-18'S failure to maintain a sufficient visual lookout to avoid a collision with the Cessna 170A. Contributing was the limited visibility forward and to the right in the thorp T-18. - [NTSB DEN90LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA136.md): Cessna 170A · Salina, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 1990 · N9086A · Substantial damage > Power loss as a result of water contaminated fuel. Contributing to the accident were: an inadequate preflight inspection by the pilot, and rough terrain encountered during the ground run, following the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC90LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA084.md): Cessna 170A · Wasilla, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1990 · N1334D · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The crosswind was a contributing factor. - [NTSB DEN90LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1990 · N9130A · Substantial damage > Improper operation of the engine during preflight preparation, which resulted in overheating of the engine and damage to internal components. - [NTSB MIA90FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA031.md): Cessna 170A · Rogersville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N9192A · Destroyed > Continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions by a non-instrument rated pilot resulting in spatial disorientation and a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were: the pilot's overconfidence in his ability to fly in… - [NTSB ATL90LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA004.md): Cessna 170 · Mooresville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1989 · N11575 · Substantial damage > Improper in-flight planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in his failure to attain the proper toughdown point on the unidirectional runway. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable wind and terrain conditions. - [NTSB CHI89LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA159.md): Cessna 170A · Brookfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 1989 · N9762A · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to take proper corrective action after encountering a wind gust on landing. - [NTSB DEN89LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA111.md): Cessna 170A · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 19, 1989 · N5414C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing flare and rollout. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of proficiency with only 4 hours of flight time in the preceding 90 day period. - [NTSB BFO89LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO89LA025.md): Cessna 170A · Ravenswood, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1989 · N9187A · Substantial damage > The pilots decision to land with a tailwind and inadequately compensating for the wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC89LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA060.md): Cessna 170A · Speculator, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1989 · N1432D · Destroyed > Inaccurate inflight planning and decisions by the pilot who inadvertently flew his aircraft from VFR into instrument meteorological conditions while making a descent at night. - [NTSB MKC89LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA030.md): Cessna 170A · Mccrory, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1988 · N170KM · Substantial damage > The student pilot and passenger said after about 10 minutes of local flight, they experienced a partial power loss. An emergency ldg was attempted on a near by rural strip, but the plt said he had excess airspeed and was unable to land successfully. The… - [NTSB CHI89LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA021.md): Cessna 170A · Springfield, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 2, 1988 · N5596C · Substantial damage > The conventional landing gear equipped airplane was substantially damaged when it nosed down after ground looping during a landing attempt. VMC prevailed and a 90 degree right crosswind, blowing at 12 knots, was present. The pilot relates in his statement… - [NTSB FTW88FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA160.md): Cessna 170A · El Paso, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1988 · N9101A · Destroyed > Pilot's impairment due to the influence of alcohol. - [NTSB FTW88LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA098.md): Cessna 170 · Sour Lake, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 9, 1988 · N3853V · Destroyed > The acft struck trees and the grnd during a night cross country in marginal weather. The non-instrument rated pvt plt stated that he was flying in cruise flt at 1250' MSL when he hit trees. The closest wx station recorded 1200 overcast with 5 miles… - [NTSB ATL88LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA141.md): Cessna 170A · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 13, 1988 · N1213D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The plt of a Cessna 170A had departed albany, GA VFR with no flt plan for Athens, GA. A Cessna R172K from the Athens airport was engaged in local flying. The 172 retd from doing airwork and was making a full stop ldg. During his landing roll the plt reptd… - [NTSB NYC88LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA059.md): Cessna 170A · Sandwich, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1987 · N5571C · Destroyed > The Cessna 170A was on an aerial photography flt. Witnesses rprtd the acft was flying slow at about 200 ft AGL when it began to settle. The witnesses then heard an increase in eng power & saw the acft pitch up. Subsequently, it 'fell off on a wing,' crashed… - [NTSB ANC88LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA007.md): Cessna 170 · King Salmon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 1987 · N1311D · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd there was frost on the acft & that a rope had been used to smooth it off. He then initiated a takeoff from a dry lake bed. After lift-off, the acft settled back to the ground & struck a berm at the end of the takeoff area. - [NTSB ANC87LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA166.md): Cessna 170A · Melozitna River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1987 · N9240A · Substantial damage > The pilot attempted to takeoff from a River sandbar close to the water's edge. During the take off roll, one main landing gear tire entered the water and pulled the airplane into the water. The airplane subsequently nosed over and incurred substantial damage. - [NTSB CHI87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA192.md): Cessna 170A · Monticello, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1987 · N1354D · Substantial damage > Drg the takeoff roll, the plt lost directional control of the tailwheel equipped acft. It then swerved to the left & went into a soybean field. Drg the occurrence, the rgt main gear collapsed & the rgt wing, rgt horizontal stabilizer, prop & eng cowling were… - [NTSB FTW87LA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA192.md): Cessna 170A · San Marcos, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1987 · N401P · Substantial damage > The student pilot lost directional control when the tail wheel came off the runway. The instructor pilot stated that he was late with corrective action and the aircraft ground looped off the runway. - [NTSB ANC87LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA059.md): Cessna 170 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1987 · N1604D · Substantial damage > On acceleration for takeoff the front seat adjusting catch became disengaged sliding aft to the rear. The pilot lost directional control of the aircraft causing the aircraft to nose over on its back. Examination of the left seat track shows the track was worn… - [NTSB DEN87LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA095.md): Cessna 170A · Durango, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1987 · N5579C · Substantial damage > The plt reports that he was landing to the s with a rt quartering headwind of about 20 KTS. He said that during his rollout the wind shifted to a rt quartering tailwind with a large gust. The gust raised the tail and rt wing and the acft departed the rt side… - [NTSB MIA87LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87LA110.md): Cessna 170A · Brandon, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1987 · N1352D · Substantial damage > Upon touchdown the right landing gear separated from the acft due to a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC87LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA057.md): Cessna 170A · Marston Mills, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1987 · N5571C · Substantial damage > The flight was on an aerial photography mission but due to the heavy cloud cover, the aircraft returned to departure airport. The engine quit before reaching the runway and the aircraft was substantially damaged when it collided with terrain. Examination of… - [NTSB ANC86LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA104.md): Cessna 170 · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1986 · N3864V · Substantial damage > The plt reported experiencing a total loss of pwr during cruise flt. He stated he switched fuel tanks and was temporarily able to regain pwr before experiencing a second total loss. Substantial damage resulted during the forced landing. During post accident… - [NTSB ANC86LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC86LA091.md): Cessna 170A · Tyonek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1986 · N9033A · Substantial damage > The relatively inexperienced private pilot attempted to land his airplane on a gravel beach as the tide was receding. He failed to maintain directional control and the airplane was substantially damaged in the ensuing ground loop. - [NTSB MKC86LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA064.md): Cessna 170A · Gardner, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 23, 1986 · N1493D · Substantial damage > The ip and student had been practicing landings at another airport and was landing at this airport for fuel. There was a crosswind at the airport and the ip made the approach and landing. A witness stated that the touchdown was three point in the Cessna 170A… - [NTSB CHI86FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA013.md): Cessna 170A · Murphysboro, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 1985 · N9271A · Destroyed > The plt took off in marginal VMC in an acft placarded for 'day VFR only'. Aprx 32 minutes after takeoff the acft collided with trees and descended to ground impact. A hunter in the local area at the time of the accident reported hearing the acft eng sound… - [NTSB NYC85LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA253.md): Cessna C-170A · Marathon, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1985 · N5709C · Substantial damage > During an approach to land on a 1600 ft private grass airstrip the plt noticed the acft was too high. The landing attempt was continued until the plt thought there would not be sufficient runway to stop the acft. A go around was initiated and the tail wheel… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2072304&page=4 ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2072304')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2072304&page=3 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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