How many accidents has the Cessna 210 had?

The NTSB has recorded 819 events involving the Cessna 210: 192 fatal, 64 serious, 128 minor injuries, and 427 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210 has 819 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 819 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

819

All Events

427

Incidents

128

Minor

Serious

192

Fatal (413 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 20, 2000	LUBBOCK, TX	N3996Y	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper aircraft handling as a result of his alcohol impairment.
Jun 16, 2000	LOUISVILLE, KY	N485CA	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper operation of the fuel selector.
Mar 02, 2000	MACOMB, IL	N9552T	Minor	substantial	the inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shif… the inadequate maintenance inspection prior to the ferry flight by the pilot/mechanic rated passenger who endorsed the airplane as airworthy, the shift in the number two main bearing left half, and the fractured crankshaft. A factor was the rough/uneven terrain and the ferry permit's procedures not followed by the pilot in command.
Feb 08, 2000	GLENDALE, AZ	N4946U	Minor	substantial	the pilot's attempt to go-around with inadequate altitude and airspeed available, resulting in a power demand that exceeded the capability of the airc… the pilot's attempt to go-around with inadequate altitude and airspeed available, resulting in a power demand that exceeded the capability of the aircraft. The fully extended gear and flaps were factors in this accident.
Nov 07, 1999	ROCHESTER, IN	N8235M	Minor	substantial	the pilot did not obtain the proper touchdown point. Factors included the closed runway and the culvert.
Aug 27, 1999	GRAPEVINE, TX	N6657X	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
Apr 05, 1999	EL MONTE, CA	N2340F	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the mixture control cable, which was due to the improper installation and adjustment of the cable… A loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the mixture control cable, which was due to the improper installation and adjustment of the cable 99 hours prior to the accident.
Feb 12, 1999	LAKE PLACID, FL	N5874F	Minor	substantial	a total loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the crankshaft, caused by a fatigue crack that originated from the aft fillet radius of… a total loss of engine power due to an in-flight separation of the crankshaft, caused by a fatigue crack that originated from the aft fillet radius of the No. 2 main journal, resulting in a forced landing in a field and impact with a tree.
Jan 13, 1999	HALLANDALE BEAC, FL	N5458A	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Feb 23, 1998	LAFAYETTE, LA	N7354M	Minor	substantial	The unsecured squat switch wires located in the nose gear that were crimped (damaged) when the landing gear was retracted and shorted, resulting in an… The unsecured squat switch wires located in the nose gear that were crimped (damaged) when the landing gear was retracted and shorted, resulting in an in-flight fire. A factor was the failure of the landing gear to extend during the emergency descent/landing.
Jan 04, 1998	COMPTON, CA	N9406X	Minor	substantial	The failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the aircraft during an annual inspection to detect a chafed and leaking engine fuel supply … The failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the aircraft during an annual inspection to detect a chafed and leaking engine fuel supply line.
Jun 13, 1997	WAYCROSS, GA	N1817F	Minor	substantial	the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and su… the private pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, while maneuvering in an attempt to reverse direction, which resulted in an inadvertent stall, and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.
Nov 07, 1996	ELK GROVE, CA	N30115	Minor	substantial	loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.
Oct 11, 1996	TRUCKEE, CA	N9403X	Minor	substantial	a total loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons.
Jul 05, 1996	BOSTON, MA	N131AC	Minor	substantial	a fracture failure of the crankcase, which resulted in separation of the number five cylinder, loss of engine power, and a ditched landing.
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.
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.
Jul 31, 1994	FLUSHING, MI	N90074	Minor	substantial	the pilot's improper touchdown position on the runway. A factor associated with the accident is the moving vehicle on the adjacent road.
Jun 21, 1994	BARTOW, FL	N9992Y	Minor	substantial	The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to th… The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and unfamiliarity of the airplanes fuel system resulting in fuel exhaustion.
Mar 15, 1994	NASHVILLE, TN	N732HA	Minor	substantial	A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jul 09, 1993	WEST BEND, WI	N50RD	Minor	substantial	THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY PILOT-IN-COMMAND. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN.
May 04, 1993	APEX, NC	N761CQ	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Mar 05, 1993	MARCO, FL	N29WW	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION… THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Feb 10, 1993	HILLSBORO, TX	N3876Y	Minor	substantial	THE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE ENSUI… THE POWER LOSS DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE ENSUING FORCED LANDING.
Sep 22, 1992	ST. AUGUSTINE, FL	N121PL	Minor	destroyed	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.

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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