# 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. Page 7 of 23 · 1,115 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB LAX93LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA001.md): Cessna 170B · Prescott, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1992 · N2515D · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control and improper use of the flight controls and brakes. - [NTSB ANC92LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA074.md): Cessna 170B · Old Minto, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 14, 1992 · N1805C · Substantial damage > The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain. A factor relating to the accident was the ditch in the landing area. - [NTSB ANC92LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA066.md): Cessna C-170B · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1992 · N2746D · Substantial damage > Loss of control on landing roll due to the pilot's failure to maintain proper alignment, resulting in collision with terrain during an uncontrolled ground loop/swerve. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI92LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA126.md): Cessna 170B · St. James, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1992 · N1966C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during the attempted takeoff and climb out. A related factor was the rising terrain. - [NTSB CHI92LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA087.md): Cessna 170 · Howell, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 1992 · N432W · Substantial damage > Directional control was not maintained by the pilot. A factor related to the accident was: a cross wind. - [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 LAX92LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA044.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1991 · N8172A · Substantial damage > The pilot's; 1) inadequate preflight preparation, 2) failure to obtain current NOTAM information, and 3) failure to obtain a current altimeter setting. Factors in the accident were the dark night condition and the pilot election not to use the landing light. - [NTSB ANC92LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92LA004.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1991 · N4606C · Substantial damage > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff run. - [NTSB NYC91LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA244.md): Cessna 170B · E. Stroudsbury, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 22, 1991 · N37892 · Substantial damage > Improper takeoff planning by the pilot which resulted in the airplane striking trees during initial climb. A factor related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to make his departure turn in a timely manner. - [NTSB ANC91LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA141.md): Cessna 170-B · Iowa Ridge, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1991 · N2487D · Substantial damage > The pilot-in-command's failure to identify the rough and uneven, unsuitable terrain. Contributing to the accident was the rough and uneven terrain. - [NTSB CHI91LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA286.md): Cessna 170B · Frankfort, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 31, 1991 · N8244A · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was a crosswind. - [NTSB SEA91LA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA222.md): Cessna 170B · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1991 · N4653C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing ground roll. A factor relating to the accident was the crosswind weather conditions. - [NTSB ANC91LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA089.md): Cessna 170B · Prospect Creek, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1991 · N3158A · Substantial damage > Continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) by the pilot, and his delay in reversing course (remedial action). The terrain and weather conditions were related factors. - [NTSB ANC91LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Cordova, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1991 · N2765D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run and the intentional ground loop by the pilot. The crosswind was a factor in the accident. - [NTSB ANC91LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA083.md): Cessna 170B · Lake Louise, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1991 · N4659C · Substantial damage > The pilot not maintaining directional control during the takeoff roll. Contributing to the accident was the rough condition of the airstrip. - [NTSB ANC91LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA064.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1991 · N1658D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. The unfavorable wind was a related factor. - [NTSB ANC91LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC91LA056.md): Cessna C-170B · Manley Hot Sprg, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 4, 1991 · N2744D · Substantial damage > The pilot's selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. Contributing to the accident was the rough landing area. - [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 CHI91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA021.md): Cessna 170B · Maquoketa, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 20, 1990 · N1692D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate commpensation for wind conditions. - [NTSB BFO90LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA069.md): Cessna 170B · Frederick, MD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1990 · N8239A · Substantial damage > Fatigue failure of the left main gear wheel axle. - [NTSB ANC90LA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA104.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 1990 · N8054A · Substantial damage > A power loss due to a fatigue failure of the #5 exhaust rocker arm. - [NTSB ANC90LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA094.md): Cessna 170B · Port Chalmers, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1990 · N2556C · Substantial damage > Pilot-in-command's failure to properly calculate the airplane's takeoff performance and the effect of the crosswind. - [NTSB LAX90LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA217.md): Cessna 170B · Concord, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1990 · N2672D · Substantial damage > The pilot failed maintain directional control by his failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions. - [NTSB SEA90LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA078.md): Cessna 170B · Haines, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1990 · N2300D · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. Factors related to the accident were: the gusty crosswind condition, and pilot fatigue. - [NTSB ANC90LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA067.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1990 · N4538C · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground swerve. - [NTSB DEN90LA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA096.md): Cessna 170B · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1990 · N8074A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing. The crosswind condition was a factor related to the accident. - [NTSB BFO90LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA033.md): Cessna 170B · Winchester, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 1, 1990 · N2521C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to assure that the airplane would clear the fence after takeoff. - [NTSB ANC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA043.md): Cessna 170B · Sulatna Cross, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1990 · N4659C · Substantial damage > The pilot failed to adequately assess the existing snow conditions and surrounding terrain (preflight planning) prior to takeoff. Contributing factors were: the lighting conditions, the pilot's over confidence in the airplane's performance capabilities and… - [NTSB ANC90LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA015.md): Cessna 170B · Chugiak, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N4396B · Substantial damage > The student pilot's improper planning/decision and his delay in initiating a go-around. Contributing factors were: the student's overconfidence in his personal abilities, his selection of the wrong runway, the resultant tailwind, and icy runway conditions. - [NTSB FTW90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA012.md): Cessna 170B · New Boston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N8188A · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor. - [NTSB NYC90LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA005.md): Cessna 170B · Burlington, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1989 · N727Z · Substantial damage > The aircraft colliding with a steel drum placed on the runway by unknown person(s) to mark a pothole area. - [NTSB NYC89LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA175.md): Cessna 170B · Bricktown, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1989 · N8388A · Substantial damage > Undetermined. The terrain was a related factor. - [NTSB DEN89LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA176.md): Cessna 170B · Kyle, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1989 · N8102A · Substantial damage > The pilot used poor preflight planning & decision-making in selecting a road on which to land during gusty wind conditions which resulted in the failure to maintain direction control. - [NTSB SEA89LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA108.md): Cessna 170B · Gerlach, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1989 · N2873C · Substantial damage > The pilot displayed poor judgement by selecting unsuitable terrain for landing. As a result, the airplane nosed over during the landing roll on the soft terrain. - [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 ANC89FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA076.md): Cessna 170B · Birchwood, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 1989 · N3132B · Substantial damage > Failure of the pilot to assure that the fuel selector was in the proper detent for takeoff. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/muddy terrain conditions in the emergency landing area. - [NTSB DEN89LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA116.md): Cessna 170B · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 5, 1989 · N3475D · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground run, resulting in a loss of control and collision with the terrain. The lack of experience in this type of aircraft is considered to be a factor. - [NTSB CHI89LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA066.md): Cessna 170B · Freedom, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 2, 1989 · N3016A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the attempted takeoff on unsuitable terrain. The pilot's lack of recent flight experience was a contributing factor. - [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 ANC89LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89LA024.md): Cessna 170B · North Pole, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1988 · N3138B · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg an apch to land, a x-wind caused the acft to drift to the left. Subsequently, the left wing struck trees along the edge of the rwy & the acft crashed. The plt rprtd the wind was from 120 deg at 6 gusting 10 KTS. - [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 ANC88LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA118.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 1988 · N8266A · Substantial damage > The plt was practicing touch-&-go landings. On the first landing, the acft bounced & a successful go-around was made. During the second landing, the plt lost directional control of the acft & it went off the left side of the rwy & was damaged. - [NTSB ANC88LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA088.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 10, 1988 · N4346B · Substantial damage > After touchdown on the airstrip the pilot lost control of the airplane. The airplane bounced. The airplane then exited the left side of the runway into a row of trees. - [NTSB ANC88LA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA084.md): Cessna 170B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1988 · N2487D · Substantial damage > The pilot of a Cessna 170 lost directional control and ground looped while taxiing for take off. The FAA control tower had instructed the pilot to taxi behind a taxiing B-727, and issued caution: wake turbulence. The idle power of the B-727 caused the Cessna… - [NTSB CHI88LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI88LA161.md): Cessna 170B · Rockford, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1988 · N8048A · Substantial damage - [NTSB MKC88LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA091.md): Cessna 170B · Bayard, NE · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1988 · N4510C · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he started the trip, from new Mexico to north dakota, the evening prior to the accident. Because of poor weather, the pilot re-routed the flight through several alternate fuel and oil stops. The flight was en route to a planned fuel stop… - [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 SEA88LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA067.md): Cessna 170 · Ashland, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 1988 · N2958D · Destroyed > During a dark night VFR flight, the acft encountered a severe downdraft and instrument meteorological conditions. With full power the acft descended, striking trees before it struck the ground. During the pilot's preflight briefing and in-flight briefing he… - [NTSB ANC88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88LA031.md): Cessna 170 · Healy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1988 · N2601D · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that he was taxiing for takeoff when he lost directional control of the aircraft causing the plane to strike a small tree next to a snow covered taxiway. - [NTSB FTW88LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88LA062.md): Cessna 170B · Crowley, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1988 · N3180B · Substantial damage > The engine stopped as a result of fuel starvation, due to a large amount of contamination throughout the fuel system. The source of the contamination and the length of time it had been in the system was not determined. 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