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
Aug 26, 2020 Chino, CA N9540T Incident substantial
The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Co…

The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined.

Jul 30, 2019 Chattanooga, TN N2362F Incident substantial
The improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock …

The improper maintenance of the airplane’s landing gear system, which resulted in a hydraulic fluid leak and insufficient pressure to extend and lock the landing gear during the accident flight.

Jul 19, 2019 Dallesport, OR N8260Z Incident destroyed The pilot’s improper pitch control during the aborted takeoff, which resulted in a bounced landing and landing gear collapse.
Jun 10, 2019 Romona, CA N3997Y Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of the failure of an oil filter adapter fiber gasket.
Jul 21, 2018 Blum, TX N3611Y Incident substantial
The pilot's excessive leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear in acc…

The pilot's excessive leaning of the fuel mixture, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear in accordance with the airplane emergency checklist, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Jun 01, 2018 Ramona, CA N9410M Incident substantial
The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump due to the installation of improper cap screws, which resulted in a gap in the pump housing, a subsequ…

The failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump due to the installation of improper cap screws, which resulted in a gap in the pump housing, a subsequent hydraulic leak, and the landing gear collapsing.

Mar 16, 2018 Shelburne, VT N761DV Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Jan 21, 2018 SUSSEX, NJ N884KM Incident destroyed The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during approach.
Jan 14, 2018 Juneau, AK N3607Y Incident substantial
A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the pilot's inability to fully…

A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the pilot's inability to fully extend the landing gear and a main landing gear collapse during the landing roll.

Dec 30, 2017 San Bernardino, CA N222AT Incident substantial
The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) saddle, which resulted in the pilot's inability to extend the left MLG. Contributing to the ac…

The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear (MLG) saddle, which resulted in the pilot's inability to extend the left MLG. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly the airplane before the annual inspection was completed and the airplane returned to service in an airworthy condition.

Sep 20, 2017 Sacramento, CA N7330E Incident substantial
Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and func…

Partial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies.

Sep 13, 2017 Hallsville, MO N5906F Incident substantial The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the engine mixture control cable.
Sep 12, 2017 Kinsley, KS N9595X Incident substantial The pilot's decision to continue an unstabilized approach for landing in tailwind conditions, which resulted in a runway overrun and a nose-over.
Jul 11, 2017 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA N732FJ Incident substantial Failure of the left landing gear door actuator, which resulted in a loss of all hydraulic pressure and subsequent gear collapse on landing.
Jul 08, 2017 Bettles, AK N9664X Incident destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain an appropriate glidepath during the approach to the runway over glassy water and in glaring sun conditions.
Jun 29, 2017 Germiston, SF ZS-SOK Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 03, 2017 Anoka, MN N1854F Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to insufficient hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system as a result of inadequate maintenance by t…

The failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to insufficient hydraulic fluid in the hydraulic system as a result of inadequate maintenance by the airplane owner.

Apr 20, 2017 Salida, CO N9589T Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 15, 2017 Minden, LA N7358E Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel planning and in-flight fuel monitoring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 28, 2017 Charleston, WV N59196 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing and runway excursion.
Dec 20, 2016 Longville, MN N80RB Incident substantial The in-flight encounter with wind shear and gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
Mar 19, 2016 Myrtle Beach, SC N59196 Incident substantial
A complete loss of electrical power, which resulted from the separation of an alternator wire due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the f…

A complete loss of electrical power, which resulted from the separation of an alternator wire due to corrosion. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency landing gear extension system due to a lack of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in insufficient pressure to extend the landing gear.

Jan 26, 2016 Lodi, CA N7316E Incident substantial The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to a runway excursion.
Jan 18, 2016 Venice, FL N761EP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear, which resulted in a landing with the landing gear in the retracted position.
Nov 19, 2015 Coalinga, CA N9824G Incident substantial
A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfun…

A partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.

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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