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 11, 2024 Marshall, IN N1249D Minor substantial The fatigue fracture of the No. 6 piston connecting rod, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Aug 06, 2021 Metaline Falls, WA N5459C Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to attain sufficient altitude during the initial climb to clear trees due to an encounter with windshear.
Feb 11, 2011 Baker Lake, WA N9768A Minor substantial The pilot's encounter with soft terrain during an attempted takeoff from a dry lake bed.
Jun 24, 2006 Atwood, IL N9204A Minor substantial
The loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane …

The loss of engine power during approach due to carburetor ice and the uneven terrain encountered during the forced landing which caused the airplane to nose over. Weather conducive to carburetor icing was a contributing factor.
Jun 27, 2003 Newcomerstown, OH N9067A Minor substantial The pilot's failure to obtain the proper touchdown point and delayed go-around. Factors in this accident were the up sloping runway.
Oct 27, 2001 Giddings, TX N4127G Minor substantial The failure of the Cessna pilot to maintain directional control while landing, which resulted in a collision with the Lake.
Jun 11, 2001 South Charlesto, WV N9509A Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing.
May 10, 1998 EMILY, MN N1491D Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on final. A factor was the vegetation (bushes).
Sep 25, 1994 NIKISKI, AK N5583C Minor destroyed THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DESCENT RATE. A FACTOR WAS THE CHECK PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.
Apr 26, 1994 BUSHNELL, FL N9530A Minor substantial
The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Cont…

The pilot-in-command's improper landing flare during a forced landing, resulting in a hard landing and separation of the right main landing gear. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a loose exhaust valve seat on the No. 3 cylinder.
Jan 24, 1991 FORT MYERS, FL N1279D Minor substantial IN-FLIGHT ENCOUNTER WITH A DOWNDRAFT WHICH CAUSED THE AIRSPEED TO DECREASE BELOW VSO RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL/MUSH.
Dec 07, 1990 WELSH, LA N1344D Minor substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS. A FACTOR WAS THE GUSTY WIND.
Jan 01, 1989 SPECULATOR, NY N1432D Minor destroyed
INACCURATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY THE PILOT WHO INADVERTENTLY FLEW HIS AIRCRAFT FROM VFR INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE M…

INACCURATE INFLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISIONS BY THE PILOT WHO INADVERTENTLY FLEW HIS AIRCRAFT FROM VFR INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHILE MAKING A DESCENT AT NIGHT.
Jan 09, 1987 MARSTON MILLS, MA N5571C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Nov 16, 1986 TEMPLE BAR, NV N5780C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 06, 1985 FRUITPORT, MI N4169U Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1985 CAMDENTON, MO N5593C Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 10, 1985 CHRISTMASVALLEY, OR N9166A Minor 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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