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
Jul 14, 1985 CAMDENTON, MO N5593C Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 1985 BAKERSFIELD, CA N1401D Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 PERKASIE, PA N170AS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 CHRISTMASVALLEY, OR N9166A Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 27, 1985 LOPEZ, WA N3845V Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 25, 1984 COTTONWOOD, AZ N9164A Serious (2) 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
Nov 11, 1982 DURANGO, CO N9164A Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 27, 1982 YOUNGSVILLE, NC N11576 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1982 LE MARS, IA N9035A Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 04, 1982 BRUNSWICK, GA N9263A Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 19, 1982 OREGON CITY, OR N9560A Incident destroyed Investigation pending
May 23, 1982 PETTIBOIS ISLAN, MS N9196A Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 15, 1982 WILLISTON, ND CFZMZ Minor 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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