Cessna 210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 819 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| 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. |