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NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, CA

121 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.

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Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, CA per year, 1964–2026: 121 cases
1964	8
1965	8
1966	5
1967	9
1968	7
1969	4
1970	4
1971	5
1972	8
1973	3
1974	7
1975	1
1976	2
1977	3
1978	4
1979	2
1980	1
1981	3
1982	2
1983	2
1984	2
1987	2
1990	1
1993	2
1994	1
1996	1
1997	1
1998	1
2000	2
2001	1
2002	1
2004	2
2006	2
2008	1
2010	1
2011	1
2012	2
2013	3
2014	1
2015	1
2023	2
2024	1
2026	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' 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 ('2072306', '2072307')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' 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 ('2072306', '2072307'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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" = 'CA' 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 ('2072306', '2072307'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run 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 WPR26LA318Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openCessna 170B · South Lake Tahoe, CAAug 26, 2026 · N2285D · Substantial damage NTSB WPR25LA033Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Lancaster, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Nov 8, 2024 · N1977C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR24LA045Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Cameron Park, CAA failure of the right brake master cylinder piston due to a faulty return spring, which resulted in a seized right main landing gear brake and a runway excursionNov 27, 2023 · N170HT · Substantial damage NTSB WPR23LA300Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Tracy, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll after encountering a wind gust.May 17, 2023 · N2771C · Substantial damage NTSB GAA15CA207Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Rosamond, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, resulting in a collision with terrain.Jul 16, 2015 · N8028A · Substantial damage NTSB WPR14LA134Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Luis Obispo, CACorrosion of the bulkhead assembly in the left main landing gearbox area, which resulted in the structural failure of the bulkhead and the subsequent landing gear collapse.Mar 7, 2014 · N2252D · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA356Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a ground loop.Aug 3, 2013 · N8249A · Substantial damage NTSB WPR13CA301Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Fallbrook, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the takeoff, and his loss of aircraft control during the subsequent stall recovery.Jun 30, 2013 · N2600D · Substantial damage 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.May 19, 2013 · N2865C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA273Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Concord, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions.Jun 21, 2012 · N1640D · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA132Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · San Jose, CAThe pilot did not maintain directional control during the landing roll.Mar 4, 2012 · N8245A · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA011Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Ramona, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll.Oct 14, 2011 · N8261A · Substantial damage NTSB WPR10LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Columbia, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll.Apr 7, 2010 · N2629D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX08CA070Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Truckee, CAThe pilot's continued operation with a known mechanical problem and failure to maintain directional control.Feb 29, 2008 · N2571D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06CA219Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Vacaville, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue.Jun 28, 2006 · N2924D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX06CA145Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Redlands, CAthe student's inadequate compensation for the crosswind gust and failure to maintain directional control. Also causal was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight, and his failure to maintain directional control. A factor was control…Apr 23, 2006 · N3190A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA245Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop.Jun 1, 2004 · N2915D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA100Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Santa Rosa, CAthe failure of the number 2 cylinder barrel due to fatigue. The lack of suitable landing terrain was a factor in the accident.Jan 17, 2004 · N2502C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX02LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Diego, CAThe failure of the dual student to maintain directional control of the airplane and the instructor's delayed the remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop. A factor in the accident was the gusting crosswind conditions.May 11, 2002 · N3462C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA132Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lincoln, CAThe certified flight instructor's inadequate supervision of his dual student who used excessive braking on landing resulting in the airplane's nose over.Mar 31, 2001 · N4315B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01LA010Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Carlos, CAThe pilot's improper and excessive application of brakes resulting from his failure to maintain directional control during landing rollout.Oct 12, 2000 · N2562D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX00LA340Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Alturus, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. A factor was the faded improperly maintained windsock.Sep 16, 2000 · N4590C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98LA287Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · San Jose, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional controlSep 10, 1998 · N8245A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX97LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Furnace Creek, CAFuel starvation resulting from disconnection of the fuel selector valve. Factors which contributed to the accident were the pilot's intentional operation with known airplane deficiencies and the rough terrain.Apr 5, 1997 · N2294D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX96LA333Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Concord, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. The 40-degree crosswind component was a factor in this accident.Sep 13, 1996 · N2916D · Substantial damage 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…Oct 2, 1994 · N170CT · Destroyed NTSB LAX93LA321Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lakeport, CAthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain directional control.Aug 9, 1993 · N2294D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA232Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Escondido, CAThe pilot-in-command's improper use of the brakes. The high vegetation was a factor in the accident.May 29, 1993 · N2962D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA217Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Concord, CAThe pilot failed maintain directional control by his failure to compensate for the existing wind conditions.Jun 10, 1990 · N2672D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA106Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Plaster City, CADuring a local business flight the pilot was flying low, approximately 50 ft AGL, and slow with 30 degrees of flaps extended to take aerial photographs of a motorcyclist on the ground. Upon completing a 360 degree turn to the left, the aircraft flew through…Feb 2, 1987 · N3441C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX87LA090Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Yucca Valley, CAThe pilot reported that during the takeoff roll, a wind gust caused the left wing to raise and the airplane veered to the right. He immediately applied left aileron and rudder, but to no avail. The airplane went off the runway, hit a tree and fence, and…Jan 17, 1987 · N2293D · Destroyed NTSB LAX84LA404Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Huntington Bch, CAThe acft departed the rwy to the left during landing. Upon contacting soft dirt the right main gear collapsed and separated from the acft. According to the plt the acft hit a rough spot and bounced. Other damages were done to the fuselage, the wings and the…Jul 18, 1984 · N8176A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84LA206Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Fullerton, CAThe acft ran off the rwy during landing. The plt said the'right brake was not functioning properly.' The acft collided with a rwy light and collapsed the right main gear.Mar 5, 1984 · N4630C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Yreka, CAThe plt landed at the montague arpt for fuel, but fuel was not available, so he proceeded to rohrer field where 18 gal was onloaded. During takeoff with a density alt of aprx 4200 ft, he lifted off after using aprx 2/3 of the 3360 ft rwy. He reported that at…May 27, 1983 · N8018A · Substantial damage 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)…Mar 21, 1983 · N2462D · Destroyed NTSB LAX83LUG09Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Bear City, CAThe accident occured after touchdown when the pilot temporarily lost control and the aircraft veered off the runway. The wing and propeller collided with a frozen snow bank.Dec 14, 1982 · N2962D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82DA229Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · Pacoima, CAThe pilot reported that he landed on runway 12 with a slight crosswind from the right. After touchdown, the aircraft veered to the right, the left wingtip and the propeller struck the surface, and the plane nosed over.Jun 20, 1982 · N8151A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DUQ32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Santa Ynez, CAAug 26, 1981 · N4543C · Destroyed NTSB LAX81DVM19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · San Jose, CAApr 15, 1981 · N3480C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81DVA32Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Five Points, CAApr 14, 1981 · N4301B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVD02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · San Rafael, CAOct 12, 1980 · N1839C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79DVA50Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Kingsburg, CAJul 18, 1979 · N2582D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUQ32Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Glendale, CAJun 1, 1979 · N2829C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUG03Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Eagle Mountain, CAOct 29, 1978 · N8063A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUG52Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Blythe, CASep 8, 1978 · N2518D · Substantial damage NTSB LAX78DUG43Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Temecula, CAJul 15, 1978 · N2766C · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FVM21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Palo Alto, CAApr 29, 1978 · N2576C · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78DVD11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Willits, CANov 23, 1977 · N1805C · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77DVD51Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Ukiah, CASep 6, 1977 · N2829C · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUD02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Compton, CAJan 16, 1977 · N2717C · Substantial damage