Cessna 170A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 145 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

145

All Events

96

Incidents

19

Minor

13

Serious

17

Fatal (32 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 21, 1987 MELOZITNA RIVER, AK N9240A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 18, 1987 MONTICELLO, MN N1354D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1987 INDEPENDENCE, CA N9039A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 08, 1987 SAN MARCOS, TX N401P Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 1987 DURANGO, CO N5579C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1987 BRANDON, FL N1352D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 27, 1986 TYONEK, AK N9033A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 23, 1986 GARDNER, KS N1493D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 31, 1985 GRYGLA, MN N3828V Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 1985 BAKERSFIELD, CA N1401D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 PERKASIE, PA N170AS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1984 LA GRANDE, OR N9231A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 14, 1983 CRYSTAL, MN N9707A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 1983 SYRACUSE, KS N5781C Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 02, 1983 CHATHAM, MA N5545C Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 14, 1983 PRAGUE, OK N170KM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 13, 1983 PLENTYWOOD, MT N9592A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 11, 1983 TEMPLE, TX N1781D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1982 YOUNGSVILLE, NC N11576 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1982 OREGON CITY, OR N9560A Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 23, 1982 PETTIBOIS ISLAN, MS N9196A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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