Cessna 210 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 819 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

819

All Events

427

Incidents

128

Minor

64

Serious

192

Fatal (413 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 26, 2003 Swanton, OH N5452V Minor substantial The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
Oct 16, 2003 Meeker, CO N5915F Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to recognize the gear warning horn during the land…

the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilots failure to recognize the gear warning horn during the landing flare.

Oct 13, 2003 Hickory, NC N732AG Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
Oct 07, 2003 Tallahassee, FL N59063 Incident substantial Loss of engine power due to crankshaft counterweight failure.
Sep 09, 2003 Monterey, CA N93860 Serious (3) substantial
The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight c…

The pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.

Sep 01, 2003 St. Paul, MN N7445E Incident substantial The pilot in command performing an improper flare.
Aug 18, 2003 San Antonio, TX N139RC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to comply with the checklist resulting in a wheels up landing. Contributing to the accident was self-induced pressure.
Jun 30, 2003 Henderson, NV N9544T Incident substantial
A bolt in the fuel selector that restricted the flow of fuel to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power durin…

A bolt in the fuel selector that restricted the flow of fuel to the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and a partial loss of engine power during the final approach to land.

Jun 29, 2003 Carefree, AZ N3826Y Serious (2) substantial fuel exhaustion due to a crack on the elbow fitting to the gascolator resulted in a fuel leak.
Jun 29, 2003 Durango, CO N8264M Minor substantial
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high alt…

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high altitude on base turn and final approach, the low airspeed, the pilot's improper use of flaps, the inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to recover from the bounced landing, the gusting crosswinds, and the high density altitude.

Jun 23, 2003 Carlisle, AR N9TK Incident substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot…

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to descend for landing, at night, without the runway environment insight. Contributing factors were the pilot's disorientation, the embankment and the dark night condition.

Jun 12, 2003 Crisfield, MD N1198Q Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the windshe…

The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the windshear and the crosswind.

Jun 03, 2003 Tallahassee, FL N2328F Incident substantial The arching of the battery electric wire which was chaffing against the main steel braided fuel hose resulting in fire in the engine compartment.
May 16, 2003 Lewistown, MT N4804P Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The condition of the runway overrun was a factor.
Feb 04, 2003 Morrilton, AR N22432 Incident substantial The failure of the main landing gear to extend and lock, as a result of a hydraulic fluid leak caused by a chaffed and ruptured flex line.
Jan 24, 2003 Clarence, IA N6572X Incident substantial
A failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain on which the forced landing was mad…

A failure of the crankshaft for undetermined reasons. Factors associated with the accident were the rough terrain on which the forced landing was made and the night conditions.

Dec 04, 2002 Harrison, AR N210CT Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and the exceedance of the manufactured limits, which resulted in an in flight break-up. Contr…

The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft and the exceedance of the manufactured limits, which resulted in an in flight break-up. Contributing factors were the dark night conditions and the clouds.

Dec 04, 2002 CINCINNATI, OH N7660E Incident substantial
Rupture of the left side, landing gear down hydraulic line due to repeated contact with the aileron cable, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic press…

Rupture of the left side, landing gear down hydraulic line due to repeated contact with the aileron cable, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic pressure, a partial extension of the main landing gear, and the inability to utilize the landing gear hand pump.

Nov 20, 2002 Kentwood, LA N93770 Fatal (1) destroyed
The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the …

The failure of the #1 and #2 connecting rods during climb to cruise due to overheating, resulting from oil starvation. A contributing factor was the low cloud conditions limiting the pilot's visibility during the ensuing emergency landing.

Nov 14, 2002 Rochester, NY N2444S Fatal (1) destroyed
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequ…

A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in this accident was the night light condition which precluded the pilot's ability to adequately view suitable forced landing areas.

Oct 21, 2002 Riverside, CA N9788X Serious (1) substantial the pilot's failure to position the fuel selector to the tank containing fuel resulting in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Aug 30, 2002 Georgetown, SC N32W Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear to lock in the down position.
Aug 10, 2002 Lacon, IL N3UF Incident substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. …

The pilot's improper in-flight decision to perform an intentional gear-up precautionary landing instead of continuing to the next available airport. A factor to the accident was the corn crop.

Jul 30, 2002 Cascade, ID N732EK Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on short final resulting in a touchdown short of the runway threshold. Contributing factor…

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper rate of descent on short final resulting in a touchdown short of the runway threshold. Contributing factors were the variable winds and swampy terrain at the touchdown site.

Jul 22, 2002 Zelienople, PA N732AK Serious (1) substantial
The pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude…

The pilot failure to follow the published aborted landing procedures, with the retraction of the flaps to 10 degrees prior to reaching a safe altitude and airspeed, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent.

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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