NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, MT
32 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 | 4 |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 1 |
| 1971 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 1 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 2 |
| 1987 | 2 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2021 | 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'MT' 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" = 'MT' 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" 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 WPR21LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Miles City, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during takeoff which resulted in a ground loop and collision with terrain.NTSB WPR20CA053Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Missoula, MTThe pilot receiving instruction's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and ground-loop, and the flight instructor’s failure to adequately monitor the pilot.NTSB GAA16CA492Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Sidney, MTThe student pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing, and the flight instructor’s inability to recover the airplane, which resulted in a runway excursion.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 WPR13CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Sunburst, MTThe pilot's failure to compensate for the strong, gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a loss of airplane control during takeoff.NTSB SEA07LA020Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Billings, MTThe flight instructor's inadequate remedial action to maintain directional control, which resulted in a ground loop/swerve during takeoff roll. A factor was the failure of the pilot who was receiving instruction to maintain directional control.NTSB SEA06CA106Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · West Glacier, MTThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient airspeed for flight, his attempt to abort the takeoff, and the airplane's subsequent departure off the end of the runway. Contributing factors were the impacted fence and vegetation, and his total lack of experience in…NTSB SEA06CA073Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Havre, MTThe pilot's improper starting procedures in attempting to hand-prop the airplane's engine. Contributing factors were the discharged battery, the failure of the right parking brake and the hangar which the aircraft collided with.NTSB SEA05CA135Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Laurel, MTThe flight instructor's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. A contributing factor was the flight instructor's diverted attention to talking with the student.NTSB SEA03CA155Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Schafer, MTThe pilot's delayed remedial action during the takeoff roll. Factors include wet terrain, a fence and an embankment located at the end of the runway.NTSB SEA97LA019Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Utica, MTThe pilot's improper use of the brakes, while landing a tailwheel aircraft in crosswind conditions. The crosswind was a related factor.NTSB SEA96LA153Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lewistown, MTthe pilot's inadequate compensation for the changing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The sudden windshift was a related factor.NTSB DEN88LA031Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Conner, MTOn takeoff from a private, grass strip the pilot stated the engine began to lose power at approximately 20 to 30 feet AGL. A ravine was ahead and he attempted to stretch his glide to the FAR side of the ravine; however, the aircraft stalled and crashed into…NTSB DEN87LA125Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Big Sky, MTThe private plt was flying cross country in deteriorating weather conditions. Fog was forecast and light rain was in progress. The flt encountered less than VFR conditions in a mountainous area and reversed course. Weather was below VFR on the reverse course…NTSB DEN85LA192Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Missoula, MTThe pilot stated that he did not use proper technique and did not maintain directional control while landing in a brisk and direct crosswind. The airplane was substantially damaged in the hard landing that was followed by a ground loop.NTSB DEN85LA181Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Swan Lake, MTThe plt said that prior to departure there was an estimated 14 gals of fuel on board. After aprx 30 minutes of flight the eng lost all pwr and a forced landing was accomplished in a mountainous creek bed. During the landing roll the acft struck a feeled tree…NTSB DEN84LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Poplar, MTPlt stated, 'river current 12-15 mph, landing area 100 yards wide, curving to right, wind gusting to 20 knots from right rear quarter. Approach was fast, and upon landing, aircraft remained on step, unresponsive to aileron and rudder for turning. Quartering…NTSB DEN82DA060Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · Worden, MTThe pilot reported that the carburetor heat control became inoperative while on a cross-country flight. The weather conditions were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice. A decision was made to land in an alfalfa field while the engine was still…NTSB SEA79DTI20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Cut Bank, MTNTSB SEA78FTA19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Broadus, MTNTSB SEA77DTI04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · W.Sulphur Spgs, MTNTSB SEA75DTI17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Missoula, MTNTSB SEA74DTA09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Glasgow, MTNTSB SEA72FTA09Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Billings, MTNTSB SEA71FTA20Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Brusett, MTNTSB SEA70DDA04Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Brusett, MTNTSB SEA69D0252Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Mosby, MTNTSB SEA69D0170Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Belgrade, MTNTSB UNK65X0691Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Roberts, MTNTSB UNK64X3053Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Billings, MTNTSB UNK64X2049Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Poplar, MTNTSB UNK64X0400Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Browning, MT