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NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, WA

35 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, WA per year, 1964–2026: 35 cases
1964	2
1965	3
1966	2
1967	2
1969	1
1972	1
1973	1
1974	2
1975	3
1977	1
1978	1
1979	1
1981	1
1996	1
1997	1
1999	1
2000	1
2002	1
2004	1
2006	1
2012	1
2015	1
2016	1
2017	1
2021	1
2022	1
2024	1

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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" = 'WA' 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\" = 'WA' 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" = 'WA' 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 WPR24LA222Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Tacoma, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing.Jul 1, 2024 · N4402B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR22LA166Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Ravensdale, WAA loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.Apr 24, 2022 · N4398B · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA083Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 170B · Palouse, WAThe student pilot’s improper landing flare and loss of directional control and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action resulted in a runway excursion and nose over.Jan 8, 2021 · N4344B · Substantial damage NTSB GAA17CA426Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Friday Harbor, WAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during landing.Jul 11, 2017 · N2714D · Substantial damage NTSB GAA16CA138Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170 · Enumclaw, WAThe pilot's incorrect brake application during taxi, which resulted in a nose over.Feb 24, 2016 · N2715C · Substantial damage NTSB WPR15LA153Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Centralia, WAMaintenance personnel’s incorrect installation of the fuel selector valvehandle, which resulted in fuel starvation, a loss of engine power, and a forced hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the manufacturer's checklist.Apr 28, 2015 · N1296D · Substantial damage NTSB WPR12CA269Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Pullman, WAThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control of the airplane while landing in gusting crosswind conditions and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action.Jun 19, 2012 · N2580D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06CA078Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Shelton, WAThe main landing gear wheel failure during the takeoff ground roll. A related factor was directional control of the aircraft was not possible after the wheel failure.Apr 18, 2006 · N2886C · Substantial damage 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.May 17, 2004 · N3510D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB SEA02LA054Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Rainier, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain the proper decent rate on approach. A factor was the trees in close proximity to the airport.Mar 14, 2002 · N8065A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA00LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Lopez Island, WAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during landing. Contributing factors were the crosswind condition, gusts, and the pilot's overall lack of total (flight and tail wheel) experience.Mar 28, 2000 · N4653C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA99LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Auburn, WALoss of directional control due to deficient brakes and tailwheel. Factors include leaking brake cylinder, loose tailwheel casting, and obstructions (VASI lights) in the path of the airplane as it left the runway.Sep 10, 1999 · N3476D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA97LA053Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Toledo, WAThe pilot's excessive application of the brakes on a tailwheel equipped aircraft. Factors include the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and a crosswind blowing at the time of the landing.Jan 26, 1997 · N4590C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA96LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Arlington, WAthe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. The crosswind and wet runway were related factors.Jul 13, 1996 · N170EC · Substantial damage NTSB SEA81FYM34Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Vancouver, WAAug 6, 1981 · N3123A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80DYE01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Copalis Beach, WAOct 6, 1979 · N3160A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA78FYP41Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Spokane, WAJul 22, 1978 · N1695D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA77DYP42Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Connell, WAAug 29, 1977 · N2731D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75AS042Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Issaquah, WAMay 29, 1975 · N3456C · Destroyed NTSB SEA75DYE35Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Issaquah, WAMar 5, 1975 · N3456C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYE29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Lynden, WAJan 1, 1975 · N8301A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA75DYE25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Sinclair Isl, WANov 30, 1974 · N1877C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA74DYG37Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Garfield, WAMay 5, 1974 · N1625D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73DYE36Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Auburn, WAMay 26, 1973 · N4590C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA73AS003Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 170B · Issaquah, WAAug 6, 1972 · N4617C · Destroyed NTSB SEA70D0098Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Monroe, WAAug 16, 1969 · N4463B · Substantial damage NTSB SEA68D0158Accident · No injuriesClosedBoeing B75 · Yakima, WASep 18, 1967 · N1145N · 2 aircraft · Minor damage NTSB SEA67D0302Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Puyallup, WAMar 21, 1967 · N3509C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA67D0003Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Aldrwood Mnr, WAApr 26, 1966 · N2207D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66D0219Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Center Islnd, WAFeb 5, 1966 · N3495C · Substantial damage NTSB SEA66F0152Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Silverdale, WAOct 13, 1965 · N3122A · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65D0064Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Pasco, WAMay 20, 1965 · N1625D · Substantial damage NTSB SEA65F0049Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Mesa, WAApr 19, 1965 · N2599D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK65X0398Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Mesa, WAOct 24, 1964 · N2599D · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X1288Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 170B · Seattle, WAApr 12, 1964 · N3218A · Destroyed