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
Feb 16, 2026 Camarillo, CA N9735X Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Oct 06, 2025 Parkin, AR N9627X Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 28, 2025 Kearney, NE N3806Y Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jun 05, 2025 Lanseria, SF ZS-MZJ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 03, 2025 Raceland, LA N1574P Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 02, 2023 Guayaibi, OF ZP-BDN Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 19, 2023 San Luis Gaceno, CO HK5138G Fatal (6) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 17, 2023 Bradda Head, OF G-TOTN Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 25, 2022 Bulman, AS VH-TFT Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 05, 2022 Cleburne, TX N8149Z Fatal (2) destroyed An in-flight loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation in night instrument meteorological conditions.
Aug 30, 2022 Impalia, OF V5-LMK Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2022 Shelby, MI N3659Y Fatal (2) destroyed
The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and…

The non-instrument rated pilot’s decision to commence the flight in instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to initiate the flight.

Feb 28, 2022 Tierra Nueva, MX UNREG Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2021 Melbourne, AR N5940F Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane with full flaps during the takeoff.
Dec 21, 2020 Midway, GA N2246S Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contri…

The pilot's intentional visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pressure to complete the flight to work in an emergency room.

Oct 26, 2020 Lubbock, TX N9622T Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subse…

The pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subsequent loss of airplane control, and the pilot’s impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a cracked heat exchanger. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s self-induced pressure to complete the flight due to the incoming adverse weather conditions and the inadequate inspection of the cabin air heat exchanger.

Sep 08, 2019 Marathon, FL N9436X Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water…

The pilot's failure to maintain a positive climb rate after takeoff due to spatial disorientation, which resulted in the airplane’s descent into water.

Sep 04, 2019 Henefer, UT N94262 Fatal (2) substantial The pilots’ decision to enter a canyon at low altitude, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain while attempting to exit the canyon.
Feb 13, 2019 Belém City, State of Pará, BR PT-JIC Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 30, 2018 Apalachicola, FL N3995Y Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's controlled flight into terrain as a result of his spatial disorientation during departure in dark nighttime conditions.
Nov 30, 2018 São Paulo, BR PR-JEE Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 02, 2018 Bradley, SD N81KD Fatal (1) destroyed
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight…

The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.

Oct 01, 2018 Yécora, MX N8388Z Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 21, 2018 Pico de Orizaba, MX XB-NVG Fatal (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 27, 2018 Sao Felix do Xingu, BR PP-MMR Fatal (3) destroyed 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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