Cessna 210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 819 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2008 | Auburn, WA | N98KC | Minor | substantial |
A catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to t…A catastrophic engine failure due to the partial blockage of the lubricating oil galley in one of the crankshaft connecting rod journals, leading to the failure of the connecting rod cap. |
| Jun 10, 2008 | Nairegi Enkera, KE | 5Y-BVE | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 15, 2008 | Abingdon Downs, AS | VH-IDM | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 2008 | Cincinnati, OH | N4943U | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cau…The pilot's decision to operate the airplane with a "dead" battery contrary to guidance provided by the Pilot's Operating Handbook. An additional cause was the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was fully down and locked prior to landing. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to properly service the battery prior to the flight and the subsequent loss of all electrical power, which rendered that normal gear extension system inoperative. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Tampa, FL | N5489V | Incident | substantial | The malfunction of the right main landing gear down-and-locked switch. |
| Feb 27, 2008 | Santiago, CI | CC-KKU | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 23, 2008 | Willcox, AZ | N7337E | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance…A loss of engine power while on final approach due to multiple grounding faults in the ignition system as a result of poor ignition system maintenance. |
| Feb 05, 2008 | Baytown, TX | N968CC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after flying into clouds. |
| Jan 30, 2008 | Bessemer, AL | N5825F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to properly secure the airplane before attempting to hand-prop the engine. |
| Jan 11, 2008 | Windhoek, WA | V5-GWH | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 21, 2007 | Medford, OK | N5957F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to attempt a night landing without runway lighting. A contributing factor was inoperative runway lights. |
| Nov 16, 2007 | Santa Barbara, CA | N987M | Incident | substantial |
The left main landing gear's down limit switch plunger being bent and stuck in the closed position, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear…The left main landing gear's down limit switch plunger being bent and stuck in the closed position, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear during the landing roll. The reason for the down limit switch plunger being bent could not be determined. |
| Oct 17, 2007 | Canon City, CO | N215MD | Incident | substantial | The failure of the engine throttle cable resulting in a lack of engine power when commanded. |
| Oct 07, 2007 | Columbus, OH | N3601Y | Incident | substantial |
The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and …The hydraulic system pump leak which resulted in the failure of the emergency landing gear system to extend and lock the landing gear for landing and the flap system. |
| Aug 25, 2007 | Cottage Grove, OR | N75032 | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Aug 10, 2007 | Fort Wayne, IN | N3794Y | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight. |
| Jun 14, 2007 | Hailey, ID | N33AG | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Wind gusts and a quartering tailwind were factors. |
| Jun 07, 2007 | Quilcene, WA | N8308Z | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Factors contribu…The pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident included the low clouds which obscured the rising, mountainous terrain. |
| Jun 01, 2007 | Denton, MT | N9RB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's decision to abort the landing with insufficient runway available to gurantee obstruction clearance. |
| May 08, 2007 | Sulphur, LA | N9461 | Incident | substantial | The collapsed of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| May 03, 2007 | Vienna, OH | N7462E | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. Unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing and a vehicle were factors. |
| Apr 29, 2007 | Hamilton, OH | N3974Y | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the stall encountered during the attempted go aroun…The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Factors contributing to the accident were the stall encountered during the attempted go around and the wind gusts. |
| Apr 28, 2007 | Palma Real, HO | TG-MAP | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 11, 2007 | Charlotte, MI | N77RE | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, inadequate landing flare, failure to maintain directional control, and encounter with a p…The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, inadequate landing flare, failure to maintain directional control, and encounter with a pilot-induced oscillation (porpoise. A contributing factor was the wind gust. |
| Feb 19, 2007 | Lago Vista, TX | N1162M | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction. |