Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B
93 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 170B. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 8 |
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| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 3 |
| 1971 | 4 |
| 1972 | 3 |
| 1973 | 4 |
| 1974 | 3 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1978 | 4 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2004 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
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duckdb -csv -c "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'))
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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" DESCRun it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB ANC19WA020Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna 170 · Whitehorse, CanadaNTSB ERA17FA143Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Edgewater, FLThe 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 WPR15FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Alzada, MTThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering, which resulted in a collision with mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR15FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Yerington, NVThe 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 ANC13FA093Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Glennallen, AKThe 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 WPR13FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during approach to landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent spin.NTSB ANC08FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tyonek, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to prevent a stall while maneuvering, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent and collision with terrain.NTSB ANC06FA048Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Chugiak, AKThe 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 SEA05FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Portland, ORThe 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 ANC04FA084Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Kenai, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed (Vs) while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and loss of control.NTSB ANC04FA080Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Willow, AKThe 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 SEA04FA083Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tenino, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate visual lookout during cruise flight, which resulted in a midair collision between the two airplanes.NTSB ANC99FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Cooper Landing, AKThe pilot's inadvertent stall.NTSB FTW98FA411Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.NTSB CHI97LA194Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Karlin, MIthe 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 LAX95LA001Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ramona, CAthe 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 ANC93LA130Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Dry Bay, AKUndetermined.NTSB LAX92LA105Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Austin, NVThe 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 MIA89FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Sarasota, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering to spot cattle for a ground crew.NTSB LAX89FA120Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Casa Grande, AZThe pilot in command's performance of aerobatic maneuvers, while flying in formation, and his failure to maintain proper clearance.NTSB DEN87FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Cedar City, UTWhile 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 ATL87FA045Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Asheville, NCDuring 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 ATL87FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Madison, GAAlthough 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 SEA85FYM03Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportCessna 170B · Manzanita, ORAircraft 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 CHI85FAMS2Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportCessna 170B · Chicago(L.Mich), ILAt 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 MKC84FA256Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Oskaloosa, IASeveral 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 NYC83FA260Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Livermore Falls, METhe 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 FTW83FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Iraan, TXAccording 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 LAX83FA153Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Near Pala, CAAccording 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 ATL82FA261Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lawrenceville, GADuring 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 MKC82FA096Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Tama, IAThe 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 ANC82DA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Missing AircraftNTSB LAX81FA080Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Steamboat, NVNTSB LAX80FA001Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Schurz, NVNTSB MKC78FA054Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 175B · Turtle Lake, NDNTSB CHI78FA046Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Ann Arbor, MINTSB MKC78FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Isle, MNNTSB ANC78DA031Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Missing AircraftNTSB ANC76AA113Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Council, AKNTSB ANC76AA100Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170 · Talkeetna, AKNTSB OAK76AP011Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Goldfield, NVNTSB NYC76AN027Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Indian Lake, NYNTSB DEN7LAD009Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Spanish Fork, UTNTSB MIA76AM014Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Isle Of Palms, SCNTSB CHI76AC008Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Iron Ridge, WINTSB SEA75AS042Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Issaquah, WANTSB OAK75AP020Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Santa Cruz, CANTSB FTW75AF044Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Conroe, TXNTSB IAD74AI051Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Glencoe, KYNTSB IAD74AI027Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 170 · Glasgow, KY