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
Jul 19, 2023 San Luis Gaceno, CO HK5138G Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2023 Bradda Head, OF G-TOTN Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 16, 2023 Groote Eylandt, AS VH-FTM Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 2023 Tacoma, WA N9574X Incident substantial
A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering…

A fatigue failure of the left main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position and maintaining directional control after landing.

May 20, 2023 Redding, CA N9433T Minor substantial
A fuel leak caused by an age-degraded fuel pressure sender hose, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the acc…

A fuel leak caused by an age-degraded fuel pressure sender hose, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.

May 04, 2023 Pasco, WA N777CF Incident substantial
Improper maintenance on the fuel outlet line to the fuel servo, which resulted in the line partially separating from the fuel outlet fitting and the s…

Improper maintenance on the fuel outlet line to the fuel servo, which resulted in the line partially separating from the fuel outlet fitting and the subsequent fuel starvation and total loss of engine power.

Apr 08, 2023 Mazatlan, MX XB-PBL Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 18, 2023 Buckhannon, WV N6597X Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector v…

A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing was the pilot’s decision to depart on the flight with an inoperative fuel selector valve.

Dec 26, 2022 Morgan, UT N210CU Incident substantial
Failure of the brake system O-rings on the left landing gear trunnion, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to drain from the left brake system, resultin…

Failure of the brake system O-rings on the left landing gear trunnion, which allowed the hydraulic fluid to drain from the left brake system, resulting in a runway excursion and impact with a fence.

Dec 25, 2022 Bulman, AS VH-TFT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2022 Cleburne, TX N8149Z Fatal (2) destroyed An in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.
Nov 27, 2022 Waco, TX N9468T Incident substantial The nose landing gear retract arm separation for reasons that could not be determined.
Aug 30, 2022 Impalia, OF V5-LMK Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2022 Clinton, AR N9637X Incident substantial A fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to fully extend the landing gear.
Jul 15, 2022 Shelby, MI N3659Y Fatal (2) destroyed
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and…

The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to initiate the flight.

Jul 14, 2022 Kendleton, TX XB-RXC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper in-flight planning and fuel management that resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Feb 28, 2022 Tierra Nueva, MX UNREG Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 21, 2021 Brent, AL N5779J Minor substantial
The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequ…

The inadequate maintenance of the oil filter adapter, which resulted in in an engine oil leak and subsequent loss engine oil pressure, and the subsequent off-airport landing.

Oct 20, 2021 Dallas, TX N1235U Incident substantial
A temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source …

A temporary loss of engine power during the takeoff due to a damaged fuel pump, which resulted in a forced landing and a runway excursion. The source of the damage to the fuel pump could not be determined.

Oct 05, 2021 Columbia, SC N6318B Incident substantial A failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack for reasons that could not be determined.
Sep 16, 2021 Santa Izabel do Rio Negro, BR PP-JCS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 10, 2021 West Fargo, ND N3944Y Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Aug 09, 2021 Melbourne, AR N5940F Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.
Aug 02, 2021 Somerville, NJ N52MM Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a gear up landing and substantial damage to the fuselage.
May 19, 2021 Island of Utila, HO HR-AVD Minor substantial Investigation pending
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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