Cessna 170A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 145 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2008 | Butler, MO | N5773C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and his failure to compensate for wind conditions which resulted in a ground loop. |
| Jan 06, 2008 | Ellsworth, ME | N5407C | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing a…The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing area. |
| Oct 07, 2007 | Roxboro, NC | N9910A | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s loss of control during landing. |
| Oct 04, 2007 | Wadesboro, NC | N5494C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing. |
| Jun 02, 2007 | Smithfield, NC | N9910A | Incident | substantial | Collapse of the left main landing gear during landing, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in substantial damage during a runway excursion. |
| Apr 11, 2007 | Watkins, CO | N1258D | Incident | substantial |
A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing …A total failure during landing roll of the right brake caused by severely worn shoes, causing the caliper pins to engaged misaligned. A contributing factor was the pilot's inability to maintain directional control. |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Buena Vista, CO | N1327D | Incident | minor | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the crosswinds and the wind gusts. |
| Apr 06, 2006 | Hanford, CA | N5561C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Nov 12, 2004 | Opa Locka, FL | N9059A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare/touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Mar 05, 2004 | North Pole, AK | N515N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delayed response in initiating an aborted takeoff, which resulted in an overrun and collision with a snowbank. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | Skwentna, AK | N9006A | Incident | substantial |
An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of t…An overload failure of the axle retaining nut/bolt assembly, which resulted in the separation of the axle/wheel assembly, and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear strut during the landing roll. |
| May 01, 2003 | Twentynine Palm, CA | N1607D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation and his failure to maintain aircraft control. The gusty wind condition was a contributing factor. |
| Mar 29, 2003 | Hobbs, NM | N5577C | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during takeoff roll. A factor was the runway light's cement foundation. |
| Mar 26, 2003 | Santa Rosa, NM | N1228D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control while taxiing for takeoff. A contributing factor was the wind gust. |
| Dec 22, 2002 | West Helena, AR | N1392D | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A contributing factor was the deflated tire. |
| Mar 22, 2002 | Gainesville, MO | N170PS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance/altitude and his failure to perform a go-around. |
| Sep 05, 2000 | MEXIA, TX | N1447D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encounte…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. Factors were the gusty crosswind and the pilot's failure to perform a go-around upon encountering a windshift/crosswind. |
| Apr 21, 2000 | ST. PAUL, MN | N1233D | Incident | substantial | the broken landing gear axle. |
| Oct 31, 1999 | EL MIRAGE, CA | N9063A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of his airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent ground loop. |
| Sep 03, 1999 | BRADY, TX | N3865V | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a dirt bank. |
| Aug 24, 1998 | NORTH POLE, AK | N9754A | Incident | substantial | The student pilot's inadvertent ground loop/swerve during the landing roll. |
| Jul 04, 1998 | RENTON, WA | N1296D | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Failure to jettison the external load and downdrafts were f…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Failure to jettison the external load and downdrafts were factors. |
| May 24, 1998 | PROVO, UT | N9732A | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the airplane. A related factor was the right quartering tailwind gust. |
| Oct 12, 1997 | Quincy, CA | N9212A | Incident | substantial | loss of directional control due to a severe tail wheel vibration, which was induced by an improperly installed and adjusted tail wheel assembly. |
| Sep 30, 1997 | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | N10433 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's lack …The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind conditions resulting in an inadvertent groundloop. Factors were the crosswind, the pilot's lack of total experience in make and model, the separation of the left main wheel due to corroded bolts, and the inadequate annual inspection. |