NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, 2004

12 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

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NTSB investigations: Cessna 170B, 2004 per year, 1964–2026: 1,115 cases
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Latest cases

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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 year(c.\"eventDate\") = 2004
    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"

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NTSB ANC04LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170 · Teller, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for takeoff, and his inadequate evaluation of the wind conditions, which resulted in a collision with an embankment during takeoff-initial climb. Factors contributing to the accident was the presence of a sand…Sep 8, 2004 · N3492C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04CA094Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll due to the restricted movement of the rudder pedals from his headset cord, which resulted in the airplane exiting the runway and nosing down.Aug 23, 2004 · N8238A · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 31, 2004 · N2269D · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 17, 2004 · N4588C · DestroyedNTSB DEN04LA093Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Heber City, UTthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the aborted landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to maintain runway alignment, the fence, and the ditch.Jun 23, 2004 · N2555C · Substantial damageNTSB ANC04LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Dillingham, AKThe pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane nosing over during the landing flare/touchdown. A factor contributing to the accident was soft tundra terrain.Jun 6, 2004 · N2631D · Substantial damageNTSB 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 damageNTSB ANC04LA062Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Anchorage, AKThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop and subsequent structural damage to the airplane when it struck the runway.May 29, 2004 · N2514D · Substantial damageNTSB 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 · DestroyedNTSB NYC04LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Shirley, NYThe pilot's inadequate pre-flight inspection, which resulted in his failure to remove the engine inlet covers and subsequent loss of engine power.May 8, 2004 · N1754D · DestroyedNTSB SEA04LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 170B · Nampa, IDThe right seat pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the initial part of the landing roll, and his improper handling of the aircraft (excessive braking) as the aircraft departed the side of the runway. Factors include the pilot's lack of…Apr 23, 2004 · N8252A · Substantial damageNTSB 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