Has N170ED been in an accident?

Yes. N170ED appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.

What kind of aircraft is N170ED?

N170ED is a 1952 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20884.

N170ED — 1952 Cessna 170B

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N170ED appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2012, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 20884
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

ERA12CA344May 19, 2012Winterville, NCNo injuries
The pilot's excessive bank at low altitude, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Registration timeline

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

Nov 19, 2014deregistered — Highsmith Alfred C

Frequently asked

Has N170ED been in an accident?: Yes. N170ED appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2012.
What kind of aircraft is N170ED?: N170ED is a 1952 Cessna 170B (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20884.

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