Has N170BN been in an accident?

Yes. N170BN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.

What kind of aircraft is N170BN?

N170BN is a 1952 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20787.

Has N170BN been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N170BN (ANC13FA093) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N170BN — 1952 Cessna 170B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 14, 2026

N170BN appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2013, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 14, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 20787
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170B
Year: 1952
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC13FA093Sep 6, 2013Glennallen, AKFatal · 1 fatal
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and impact with the ground.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1952 Cessna 170B).

Jan 2, 2018deregistered — Zobel Michael S

Frequently asked

Has N170BN been in an accident?: Yes. N170BN appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2013.
What kind of aircraft is N170BN?: N170BN is a 1952 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20787.
Has N170BN been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N170BN (ANC13FA093) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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