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 12, 2015	Juneau, AK	N3607Y	Incident	substantial	A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear c… A loss of hydraulic fluid due to a fractured left main landing gear hydraulic actuator as a result of a fatigue crack, which led to the landing gear collapsing upon touchdown.
Jan 08, 2015	Sullivan, MO	N9565X	Incident	substantial	The loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the… The loss of hydraulic fluid and subsequent pressure due to cracks in the right main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the collapse of the MLG during landing.
Dec 02, 2014	Edinburg, TX	N9452T	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision … The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the non-certificated pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inflight decision making.
Nov 08, 2014	Bullhead City, AZ	N9578X	Incident	substantial	The failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Oct 24, 2014	Kalamazoo, MI	N8219M	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended in the down and locked position prior to touchdown, which resulted in the left … The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended in the down and locked position prior to touchdown, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse, runway excursion, and impact with a runway exit sign.
Jun 22, 2014	Port Angeles, WA	N9457X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
May 28, 2014	Moab, UT	N9589T	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
May 13, 2014	Sinop, BR	PT-WHT	Incident	substantial	<br /><br />
Mar 17, 2014	Marathon, FL	N210JZ	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibilit… The pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane's landing gear was down and locked prior to touchdown. Contributing to the accident was the possibility of intermittent landing gear operation due to a faulty hydraulic power pack contactor.
Nov 29, 2013	Florence, OR	N6575X	Incident	substantial	The failure of the hydraulic power pack, which prevented the extension of the landing gear and resulted in a partial gear-up landing.
Sep 25, 2013	Weatherford, OK	N8472Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power during descent.
Sep 05, 2013	Fort Myers, FL	N210WS	Incident	substantial	The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contrib… The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical problem with the landing gear system, and the pilot’s failure to visually verify that the landing gear were down.
Jul 28, 2013	Shirley, NY	N450EM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's loss of control during an aborted takeoff as a result of his failure to properly configure the elevator trim prior to flight.
May 18, 2013	Wenatchee, WA	N4848U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted … The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, and his improper landing flare, which resulted in the airplane’s tail striking the runway.
Apr 15, 2013	Caldwell, ID	N9685X	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to lower the landing gear, which resulted in a gear-up hard landing.
Dec 31, 2012	Chandler, AZ	N9507X	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine reveal… A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Nov 20, 2012	San Rafael, CA	N3919Y	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies t… The loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Nov 11, 2012	Jasper, GA	N9633T	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to t… A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s prolonged sideslip maneuvers during the descent to landing. Contributing to the accident was the airplane’s lack of a required placard advising pilots to avoid lengthy sideslip maneuvers with fuel tanks less than 1/2 full.
Oct 06, 2012	Outjo, WA	V5-YUL	Incident	—	Investigation pending
Aug 30, 2012	Kemmerer, WY	N7321E	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the incorrect installation of the fuel bladder tanks.
Jul 26, 2012	Antwerpen, BE	N66VS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 11, 2012	Nangis, FR	F-GBGF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 19, 2012	Gatlinburg, TN	N96050	Incident	substantial	Failure of the nose landing gear down pressure hose, which resulted in the main landing gear being unable to lock and collapse of the main landing gea… Failure of the nose landing gear down pressure hose, which resulted in the main landing gear being unable to lock and collapse of the main landing gear during the landing roll.
Apr 07, 2012	Marienthal, KS	N5981F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind during landing.
Mar 31, 2012	Lake Wales, FL	N224AL	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.

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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