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 27, 2009 | Walsh, CO | N7464E | Minor | substantial |
A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower fou…A partial loss of engine power due to failure of the No. 2 cylinder as a result of the failure of the repair facility to properly torque the lower four nuts on the cylinder. |
| Jun 24, 2009 | Porterdale, GA | N8272Z | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's use of improper fuel caps. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s sel…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's use of improper fuel caps. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s selection of an unsuitable area for landing. |
| Jun 10, 2009 | Fredericksburg, TX | N8280M | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 12, 2008 | Auburn, WA | N98KC | Minor | substantial |
A catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to t…A catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap. |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Willcox, AZ | N7337E | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance…A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance. |
| Jun 14, 2007 | Hailey, ID | N33AG | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Wind gusts and a quartering tailwind were factors. |
| Jul 17, 2006 | Clayton, NY | N210DT | Minor | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| May 18, 2006 | Redding, CA | N3384S | Minor | substantial | Fuel starvation due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and inadequate fuel system management. |
| Apr 14, 2006 | Lubbock, TX | N1966S | Minor | destroyed | An in-flight electrical fire for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Mar 09, 2006 | Jesup, GA | N6540X | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with trees. A f…The loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the crankshaft, which resulted in a forced landing, and an in-flight collision with trees. A factor associated with the accident was the failure of other maintenance personnel to comply with the engine manufacturer's service bulletin following a previous mishap. |
| Dec 16, 2005 | Stuart, FL | N41805 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| Sep 22, 2004 | Flagstaff, AZ | N9757X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power…the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use a runway with a quartering tailwind. |
| Dec 30, 2003 | Rialto, CA | N6539X | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaus…The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Nov 28, 2003 | Santiago, CI | CC-PIK | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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 13, 2003 | Hickory, NC | N732AG | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall. |
| 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 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. |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Sherman, TX | N9466X | Minor | substantial | fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 30, 2002 | Sarasota, FL | N7PJ | Minor | minor | The pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended. |
| May 11, 2002 | Watertown, MN | N357TC | Minor | substantial |
The improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the …The improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was completed. |
| Mar 28, 2002 | Buena Vista, CO | N29795 | Minor | substantial | The pilot's encounter with adverse weather. A factor was the unexpected downdraft after takeoff. |
| Dec 21, 2001 | Vero Beach, FL | N3776Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel requirements for the flight, resulting in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jun 14, 2001 | Key West, FL | N2117S | Minor | substantial |
The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in …The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both crankcase halves at several areas. |
| Feb 08, 2001 | AUGUSTA, GA | N125LS | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power. |