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NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, TX

50 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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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, TX per year, 1964–2026: 50 cases
1964	6
1965	3
1966	6
1967	1
1969	2
1970	3
1971	3
1972	3
1973	1
1974	3
1975	1
1977	2
1979	1
1982	1
1983	1
1984	2
1986	1
1988	1
1989	1
1995	1
1996	1
1998	1
2009	1
2010	1
2014	1
2016	1
2024	1

Where

Latest cases

Query with 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' 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\" = 'TX' 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" = 'TX' 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 CEN24LA192Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170 · Sealy, TXThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff, that resulted in an impact with a tree and the ground.May 15, 2024 · N74887 · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16LA078Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Ingleside, TXThe loss of engine power during takeoff due to carburetor icing, which resulted in a forced landing.Jan 3, 2016 · N3035A · Substantial damage NTSB CEN14CA343Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Tomball, TXThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing rollout, which resulted in a runway excursion and the tailwheel airplane nosing over.Jul 4, 2014 · N170CC · Substantial damage NTSB CEN11CA122Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Houston, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's delayed remedial action.Dec 11, 2010 · N1634D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN09CA585Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Dalhart, TXThe pilot’s decision to land with a tailwind resulting in a loss of directional control.Sep 11, 2009 · N2929N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW98FA411Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Weatherford, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance.Sep 26, 1998 · N3469D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW97LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Manvel, TXLoss of aircraft control due to the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind. A factor was the crosswind.Nov 15, 1996 · N25JM · Substantial damage NTSB FTW96LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Reklaw, TXThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Oct 29, 1995 · N3152A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW90LA012Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · New Boston, TXA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor.Oct 23, 1989 · N8188A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW88LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Crowley, TXThe 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. The pilot was not in gliding distance of…Feb 14, 1988 · N3180B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW86LA104Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Witchita Falls, TXDuring the ground run portion of the takeoff, the pilot lost directional control of his taildragger aircraft. As the aircraft was spinning around the right gear struck a small ditch and broke the landing gear off, causing the aircraft to come to rest on its…Jun 8, 1986 · N37RA · Substantial damage NTSB FTW85LA048Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Amarillo, TXWhen 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…Nov 9, 1984 · N2333D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW84LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Flatonia, TXThe plt stated he applied full power to the eng as he started his takeoff run on rwy 15. He applied forward pressure on the control yoke to raise the tail and the acft started to drift left. The rt wing hit a tree and the acft continued into a lake.Sep 15, 1984 · N4653C · Substantial damage 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…May 6, 1983 · N3038A · Destroyed NTSB FTW82DRG38Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna 170B · San Marcos, TXAcft swerved off rwy during takeoff. Ex-military plt retired in 1965, check out in aero club tricycle gear acft on 8/28/82 with subsequent 72 hrs all in tricycle gear acft. Plt stated he had not flown conventional gear acft since the 1950'S. There was no…Sep 30, 1982 · N8088A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW79FPD07Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Ranger, TXJan 27, 1979 · N8364A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78DRG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Brady, TXNov 4, 1977 · N4695C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW77DQG12Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Plainview, TXFeb 24, 1977 · N3428D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW76DQG11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Roscoe, TXJul 28, 1975 · N4623C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF044Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Conroe, TXNov 17, 1974 · N338B · Destroyed NTSB FTW74FQG55Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Slaton, TXMay 18, 1974 · N2958D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FRA23Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Palacios, TXJan 31, 1974 · N8238A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW73FRG89Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · New Braunfels, TXJun 4, 1973 · N2593D · No damage NTSB FTW73DRA05Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Bellville, TXJul 25, 1972 · N2547C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRG80Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · San Marcos, TXApr 30, 1972 · N4303B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW72DRG66Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Port O'Connor, TXApr 12, 1972 · N4409B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRH28Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Killeen, TXMay 25, 1971 · N2521C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FPD47Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Munday, TXApr 5, 1971 · N2576D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRJ27Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Tyler, TXJan 23, 1971 · N4349B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71DRJ19Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Talco, TXOct 10, 1970 · N4510C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW71FRA22Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Beaumont, TXOct 1, 1970 · N3201A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70FPD17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Abilene, TXJun 10, 1970 · N3515C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70D0157Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Seguin, TXJul 22, 1969 · N3060A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW70F0112Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Smithfield, TXJul 21, 1969 · N4534C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0590Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Seagraves, TXMay 2, 1967 · N2669D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0349Accident · Serious injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Angleton, TXNov 18, 1966 · N8044A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0160Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Waco, TXAug 17, 1966 · N4382B · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0163Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Hamlin, TXJun 29, 1966 · N2845C · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0007Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · La Porte, TXMay 29, 1966 · N2559D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0698Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Richardson, TXMay 22, 1966 · N8088A · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0093Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170 · Decatur, TXApr 18, 1966 · N8112A · Destroyed NTSB FTW66F0137Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · El Paso, TXJun 27, 1965 · N3498D · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0063Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170 · Big Spring, TXJun 3, 1965 · N4694C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X1373Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Dickerson, TXJan 30, 1965 · N2593D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0657Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Childress, TXNov 11, 1964 · N8106A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0498Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Dallas, TXOct 31, 1964 · N1987C · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0147Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Laporte, TXOct 4, 1964 · N2604D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2704Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Wimberley, TXJul 7, 1964 · N2325D · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X1216Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Dumas, TXApr 8, 1964 · N3145B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0908Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Mission, TXMar 14, 1964 · N3011A · Substantial damage