Has N170TW been in an accident?

Yes. N170TW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.

What kind of aircraft is N170TW?

N170TW is a 1951 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20197.

N170TW — 1951 Cessna 170A

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 16, 2026

N170TW appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2015, no injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 16, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 20197
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: 170A
Year: 1951
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor C145 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

GAA15CA008Mar 12, 2015Palmetto, FLNo injuries
The pilot's failure to use the proper hand propping procedures, resulting in a runaway airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1951 Cessna 170A).

Jul 12, 2018deregistered — Mueller Robert R

Frequently asked

Has N170TW been in an accident?: Yes. N170TW appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2015.
What kind of aircraft is N170TW?: N170TW is a 1951 Cessna 170A (fixed wing single-engine), serial number 20197.

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