# NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B: Loss of control - in flight

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 SEA07CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07CA125.md): Cessna 170B · Fairfield, ID · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2007 · N2778C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while turning from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA06LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA077.md): Cessna 170B · Clark Fork, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 2006 · N2288D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around. A quartering tailwind was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX05CA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05CA233.md): Cessna 170B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 14, 2005 · N2958D · Substantial damage
  > the 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 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 DEN04LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA093.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damage
  > the 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 ATL04LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA036.md): Cessna 170B · Suches, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2003 · N2521D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go-round that resulted in an inadvertent stall and the subsequent collision with trees.
- [NTSB DEN02LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA047.md): Cessna 170B · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2002 · N4559C · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during initial takeoff climb. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.
- [NTSB NYC01LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC01LA227.md): Cessna 170B · Wildwood, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2001 · N3465D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the crosswind and the gusts.
- [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 NYC98LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98LA133.md): Cessna 170B · Oneonta, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1998 · N3493C · Destroyed
  > The separation of the left rudder cable. A factor was chafing of the cable.
- [NTSB ANC97LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC97LA114.md): Cessna 170B · Juneau, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1997 · N3491C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable off-airport site for takeoff, and his premature lift-off.
- [NTSB SEA97LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA97LA107.md): Cessna 170B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1997 · N8224A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to adequately compensate for the wind conditions. A factor contributing to the accident was gusting winds.
- [NTSB FTW97LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Manvel, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1996 · N25JM · Substantial damage
  > Loss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB ANC96LA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC96LA070.md): Cessna 170B · Palmer, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1996 · N3193B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB SEA96LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA037.md): Cessna 170B · Baker City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1996 · N2761D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's premature lift-off and inadequate airspeed following liftoff. His use of a public highway as a takeoff area, and a motor vehicle on the highway, were factors.
- [NTSB SEA95LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA95LA150.md): Cessna 170B · Afton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 1995 · N3165B · Substantial damage
  > Directional control was not maintained. Factors to the accident were: inadequate remedial action and a stall not identified.
- [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 CHI94LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA027.md): Cessna 170B · Maple Plain, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1993 · N2923D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, failure to maintain runway alignment, and failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the aborted landing. Factors related to the accident were: high obstructions and the adverse wind conditions.
- [NTSB ANC93LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93LA168.md): Cessna 170B · Wulik River, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1993 · N2384D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the crosswind.
- [NTSB BFO93LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93LA140.md): Cessna 170B · Woodbine, NJ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 1993 · N2971D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot maintaining too steep of an angle of climb and an inadequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent loss of control in flight resulting in a collision with the runway. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of…
- [NTSB CHI93LA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA032.md): Cessna 170B · Kankakee, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1992 · N2836C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command not obtaining directional control prior to landing touch down in a crosswind condition.
- [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 FTW91LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW91LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Carlisle, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1991 · N8188A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed above the stalling speed of the airplane and the resultant inadvertent stall. A factor was the emotional state of the pilot.
- [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 ANC88LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA120.md): Cessna 170B · Willow, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1988 · N2905D · Substantial damage
  > After the student did a touch and go, during the initial climb out, the airplane stalled and crashed into a row of trees at the end of the runway. The student pilot reportedly startled by turbulence, pulled rapidly back on the control yoke, and the aircraft…
- [NTSB BFO88LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO88LA041.md): Cessna 170B · Goldsboro, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 1, 1988 · N8271A · Substantial damage
  > The plt said he unsuccessfully tried to climb in ground-effect after the acft lifted off before adequate flying speed was obtained. The acft drifted right of the rwy and touched down in a plowed field where it nosed over.
- [NTSB NYC88LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC88LA034.md): Cessna 170B · Shirley, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1987 · N8128A · Substantial damage
  > During final approach to runway 19 at Shirley, Massachusetts the aircraft rolled inverted. Pilot was able to correct and bring the aircraft upright but did not have enough altitude to clear trees. He set the aircraft into the trees and the wing folded back.
- [NTSB CHI87LA216](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA216.md): Cessna 170B · Washington, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 20, 1987 · N473CJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot was landing the aircraft, after returning from a personal cross-country flight, when he encountered a crosswind gust and 'veered strongly to the right.' The pilot then decided to abort the landing and proceeded to add full power for a go-around.…
- [NTSB DEN87LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA158.md): Cessna 170B · Monument Valley, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 1987 · N2398D · Substantial damage
  > The plt landed to take pictures in Monument Valley off designated arpt. On takeoff the plt reported that the acft could not maintain sufficient altitude and that he had to make a forced landing. The plt did not report any mechanical failure or malfunction.
- [NTSB ANC87LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC87LA046.md): Cessna 170B · Fairbanks, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 8, 1987 · N4570C · Substantial damage
  > The plt lost control of the acft after the tail was raised during takeoff. The acft groundlooped and collided with a snow bank which damaged the rt wing, landing gear and elevator.
- [NTSB DEN86LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA013.md): Cessna 170B · Coloradosprings, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1985 · N170CE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot took off on runway 17. The wind was reported to be from 130 degrees at 10 knots. After liftoff the left wing rose abruptly and the aircraft veered to the right. The pilot stated that because of his low altitude he could not regain control of the…
- [NTSB CHI85LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85LA221.md): Cessna 170B · Waseca, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N1676D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that on final apch the x-wind correction was good and he had a 45 deg wind from the right at aprx 15 KTS with gusts to 20 KTS. During the flare, the acft ballooned and landed in a right yaw. The plt stated that he then added pwr and left rudder…
- [NTSB FTW85LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85LA048.md): Cessna 170B · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1984 · N2333D · Substantial damage
  > When advised of high winds at destination, plt diverted to en route alternate on arrival at alternate, plt was advised of 60 degree crosswind with gusts to 40 mph. Plt had 21 hrs experience in conventional (tailwheel) acft. On landing touchdown, gusts lifted…
- [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…

## 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 ('2072306', '2072307')
    AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 250))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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