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
May 15, 2021 Lake Arrowhead, CA N7350E Serious (2) substantial A total loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel flow manifold valve.
May 06, 2021 Itaituba, BR PR-FPR Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 18, 2021 Marianna, FL N7736K Incident substantial
The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Con…

The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure the gear prior to landing.

Mar 02, 2021 Grand Haven, MI N6637X Incident substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
Jan 12, 2021 Chibuya, OF ZS-IZG Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 21, 2020 Midway, GA N2246S Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contri…

The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.

Oct 26, 2020 Lubbock, TX N9622T Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subse…

The pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subsequent loss of airplane control, and the pilot’s impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a cracked heat exchanger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to the incoming adverse weather conditions and the inadequate inspection of the cabin air heat exchanger.

Oct 04, 2020 Cedaredge, CO N9568X Serious (2) destroyed A partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
Sep 19, 2020 Criterion, SF ZS-KYD Incident unk Investigation pending
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.

Mar 05, 2020 Needles, CA N123CE Minor substantial A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons due to a lack of available evidence.
Dec 24, 2019 Concord, NC N30259 Minor substantial
A malfunction of the left main landing gear brake during landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to attain a proper tou…

A malfunction of the left main landing gear brake during landing for undetermined reasons. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to attain a proper touchdown point and maintain an appropriate approach speed while landing on the wet turf runway.

Sep 08, 2019 Marathon, FL N9436X Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water…

The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water.

Sep 04, 2019 Henefer, UT N94262 Fatal (2) substantial The pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.
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.
Feb 13, 2019 Belém City, State of Pará, BR PT-JIC Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 30, 2018 Apalachicola, FL N3995Y Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions.
Nov 30, 2018 São Paulo, BR PR-JEE Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 02, 2018 Bradley, SD N81KD Fatal (1) destroyed
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight…

The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.

Oct 01, 2018 Yécora, MX N8388Z Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 2018 Pico de Orizaba, MX XB-NVG Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 2018 Sao Felix do Xingu, BR PP-MMR Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
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.

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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