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
Apr 27, 2012 Fowler's Bluff, FL N6564X Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
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.
Feb 09, 2012 Morgan, UT N9619T Fatal (2) substantial
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s poor planning and continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maint…

The non-instrument-rated pilot’s poor planning and continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.

Jan 25, 2012 Port Orange, FL N7130U Minor substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be conclusively determined during postaccident examination.
Dec 07, 2011 Roma, Australia, AS VH-WBZ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 22, 2011 Alto Alegre, BR PT-IOT Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 14, 2011 Cayman Brac, CJ XB-LLD Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 12, 2011 Cuiaba, BR PT-VMG Fatal (4) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 23, 2011 West Chicago, IL N3309S Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his failure to use a checklist.
Oct 23, 2011 Veracruz, MX N5894F Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 10, 2011 Phillipsburg, KS N615BT Incident substantial The pilot’s improper recovery from a bounced landing.
Oct 06, 2011 Wolfe City, TX N9448X Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Aug 19, 2011 AO N8214M Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 13, 2011 Seattle, WA N732FY Incident substantial A loss of electrical power while on final approach due to a depleted battery, which resulted in an intentional gear-up emergency landing.
Jul 22, 2011 Darby, MT N8427Z Minor substantial
The fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engi…

The fatigue failure of the aluminum air intake duct, which resulted in material being ingested into the engine cylinders and a subsequent loss of engine power during cruise flight.

Jul 10, 2011 McKenzie Bridge, OR N8343Z Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
May 14, 2011 Breu Branco, BR PR-HSM Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Apr 23, 2011 Altavista, VA N3963Y Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night in…

The pilot’s loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of experience in actual night instrument conditions.

Mar 06, 2011 Pahrump, NV N9400T Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown and his improper decision to abort a gear-up landing following a propeller strike.
Feb 08, 2011 Columbia, MO N92MP Incident minor The pilot did not extend the landing gear before touchdown due to his distraction during the landing approach and his not using a landing checklist.
Jan 26, 2011 Crestview, FL N5767J Incident substantial The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.
Dec 27, 2010 Loveland, CO N200EP Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's intentional flight into terrain.
Oct 28, 2010 Aiken, SC N6655X Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, whic…

The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of in-cockpit next generation radar imagery for short-range weather avoidance.

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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