Cessna 210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 819 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2014 | Oden, AR | N4957U | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area with reported marginal meteorological conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight…The pilot’s improper decision to fly into an area with reported marginal meteorological conditions in an airplane not maintained for instrument flight and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain. |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Guymon, OK | N2382F | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. |
| Dec 20, 2013 | Tampa, FL | N5307A | Serious (1) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was a likely loss of lubrication for…A total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the No. 4 connecting rod. Contributing to the accident was a likely loss of lubrication for reasons that could not be determined during a postaccident engine examination. |
| 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. |
| Nov 28, 2013 | Montrose, PA | N777BK | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination. |
| 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 26, 2013 | Belem, BR | PR-LJI | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 19, 2013 | Williamsburg, VA | N111BK | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted i…The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a base-to-final turn with a gusting wind and potential turbulence/wind shear, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and collision with terrain. |
| 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. |
| Apr 01, 2013 | Darwin Aerodrome, Australia, AS | VH-EFB | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2013 | Waskada, CA | C-FWUX | Fatal (4) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Nov 09, 2012 | La Grange, TX | N732BL | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of…The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine. |
| Oct 06, 2012 | Outjo, WA | V5-YUL | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 2012 | Roraima, BR | PT-KSB | Fatal (1) | substantial | 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. |
| Aug 25, 2012 | Agua Clara, BR | PT-OKZ | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 26, 2012 | Antwerpen, BE | N66VS | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 2012 | West Glacier, MT | N8450Z | Minor | substantial |
The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusio…The pilot elected to abort the takeoff without sufficient runway available to land and stop the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the illusion created by the rising terrain, which influenced the pilot's decision to abort the takeoff. |
| May 11, 2012 | Nangis, FR | F-GBGF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |