Cessna 210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 819 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 1996 | LAKELAND, FL | N2306D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper flare on landing, and his improper use of flight controls on landing rollout. |
| Feb 24, 1996 | KINSTON, NC | N3887Y | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to compensate for the crosswind and his inadequate weather evaluation. A factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| Feb 15, 1996 | SHELBYVILLE, IL | N9614X | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of procedur…the pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper use of procedure by wearing unapproved correcting lenses, and his resultant decreased depth perception. |
| Jan 06, 1996 | COLUMBIA, TN | N44DJ | Fatal (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; an…failure of the pilot to follow procedures/directives by flying in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) without proper training/certification; and his failure (or inability) to follow proper IFR procedures and maintain proper altitude during an instrument approach, which resulted in a collision with obstacles (trees) and the ground. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, instrument weather conditions, and pilot impairment from use of a medication that is not approved by the FAA for use while operating an aircraft. |
| Dec 28, 1995 | BALTIMORE, MD | N450EM | Incident | substantial | failure of the pilot to ensure that the landing gear was fully down and locked before landing. |
| Nov 23, 1995 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N5138Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flig…the pilot's loss of aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors were: the pilot's lack of experience in instrument and night flight conditions, inadequate transition/upgrade training, and the dark night light condition. |
| Nov 19, 1995 | BELLEFONTAINE, OH | N3328S | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT UNKNOWNLY LEFT THE IGNITION SWITCH IN RIGHT MAGNETO-ONLY POSITION, WHILE MOVING THE PROPELLER BY HAND, WHICH ALLOWED AN INADVERTENT START OF…THE PILOT UNKNOWNLY LEFT THE IGNITION SWITCH IN RIGHT MAGNETO-ONLY POSITION, WHILE MOVING THE PROPELLER BY HAND, WHICH ALLOWED AN INADVERTENT START OF THE ENGINE. THE WEAK BATTERY WAS A RELATED FACTOR. |
| Nov 18, 1995 | YELLOW PINE, ID | N3741Y | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitud…improper planning/decision by the pilot, his resultant VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), and his failure to maintain altitude and clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions, and mountainous terrain. |
| Nov 11, 1995 | LOVELAND, CO | N9651X | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. |
| Nov 10, 1995 | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | N2314F | Incident | substantial | the failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump drive shaft, the pilot's failure to properly engage the emergency landing gear handle. |
| Oct 29, 1995 | DIVISADERO, MX | N2455S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 1995 | LINCOLN, MT | N1752X | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and assure that the landing gear was extended. Factors relating to the accident were: the pil…The failure of the pilot to follow the landing checklist and assure that the landing gear was extended. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's diverted attention, and an inoperative landing gear warning system. |
| Oct 19, 1995 | BURLINGTON, VT | N36264 | Incident | substantial |
a fractured hydraulic line and loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in an inoperative landing gear extension system for both normal and emergency o…a fractured hydraulic line and loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in an inoperative landing gear extension system for both normal and emergency operation of the gear. |
| Sep 09, 1995 | MONTROSE, CO | N1851F | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVENESS TO THE LOW FUEL SUPPLY AND HIS FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS IN A TIMELY MANNER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN …THE PILOT'S INATTENTIVENESS TO THE LOW FUEL SUPPLY AND HIS FAILURE TO SWITCH FUEL TANKS IN A TIMELY MANNER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Sep 07, 1995 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N1751X | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine …the pilot's inadequate preflight and his failure to ensure an adequate supply of fuel for the intended trip, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Aug 30, 1995 | SUNRIVER, OR | N5349A | Incident | substantial | The failure of the landing gear hydraulic drive motor. |
| Aug 10, 1995 | BULLFROG, UT | N2377F | Incident | substantial | THE RIGHT BRAKE LOCKING FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Aug 08, 1995 | DAWSONVILLE, GA | N3698Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WEATHER FORECAST AND FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER (INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS), RESULTING IN AN IN-FLIGHT COLLISIO…THE PILOT'S DISREGARD OF THE WEATHER FORECAST AND FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER (INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS), RESULTING IN AN IN-FLIGHT COLLISION WHILE MANEUVERING IN MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT FLYING IN INSTRUMENT FLIGHT CONDITIONS. |
| Jul 25, 1995 | CODY, WY | N9492T | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | BENTONVILLE, AR | N375HW | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE THE MOWN GRASS AND THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Jul 01, 1995 | LEWISTON, MT | N4GY | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE LACK OF A SUITABLE AREA FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jun 30, 1995 | TRUCKEE, CA | N300EW | Minor | substantial | fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft while en route. |
| May 04, 1995 | FABENS, TX | N2423S | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL. |
| Mar 19, 1995 | Cleveland, TN | N4618Q | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion during the final approach for landing. |
| Feb 13, 1995 | DAYTON, OH | N1RB | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and not attaining directional control which resulted in the airplane impacting a snow bank and nosing ove…The pilot's inadequate compensation for wind and not attaining directional control which resulted in the airplane impacting a snow bank and nosing over. |