The Lemon IndexCessna 170. Advanced data.
The raw numbers behind the page, in one place.
Accidents218NTSB
Fatal105% of accidents
Deaths17NTSB
Destroyed4%of aircraft
Mechanical10%of accidents
Accidents by year
| Year | Accidents |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 8 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 19 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 14 |
| 2025 | 12 |
What happened
| What happened | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Loss of control on ground | 54% |
| Loss of control in flight | 8% |
| Nose over/nose down | 6% |
| Hard landing | 3% |
| Aerodynamic stall/spin | 2% |
| Collision during takeoff/land | 2% |
Phase of flight
| Phase of flight | Share of accidents |
|---|---|
| Landing | 57% |
| Takeoff | 18% |
| Approach | 7% |
| Initial climb | 6% |
| Enroute | 5% |
Mechanical causes
| Part | Share |
|---|---|
| landing gear system | 6% |
| engine controls | 2% |
| engine (reciprocating) | 2% |
| (general) | 2% |
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