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
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
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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