Cessna 210B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 34 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| 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 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Pueblo, CO | N9597X | Incident | substantial |
The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lower…The fatigue failure of the right main landing gear hydraulic actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the pilot from lowering the landing gear to the fully extended position. |
| Aug 30, 2023 | Wichita, KS | N9663X | Minor | substantial | Loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Aug 09, 2022 | Clinton, AR | N9637X | Incident | substantial | A fatigue crack in the hydraulic actuator, which resulted in the loss of hydraulic fluid and the pilot’s inability to fully extend the landing gear. |
| Mar 16, 2017 | Opal, SD | N9581X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to a lack of evidence. |
| Nov 08, 2014 | Bullhead City, AZ | N9578X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the landing gear actuator housing during landing for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| 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. |
| Dec 27, 2010 | Loveland, CO | N200EP | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's intentional flight into terrain. |
| Jun 10, 2006 | Flagstaff, AZ | N9666X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudged flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a porpoise. |
| May 30, 2005 | Friendship, WI | N9623X | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Contributing factors to the accident were the trees and the dark night light condition. |
| Sep 22, 2004 | Flagstaff, AZ | N9757X | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power…the pilot's improper leaning procedures and delayed decision to abort the takeoff when it became obvious that the engine was not developing full power. A factor in the accident was the pilot's decision to use a runway with a quartering tailwind. |
| May 27, 2004 | Marsh Harbour, BF | N9690X | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 06, 2001 | Camp Verde, AZ | N126RA | Incident | substantial | The throttle linkage disconnection resulting in the engine producing idle power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Oct 06, 1999 | TONOPAH, NV | N9609X | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and th…The pilot's failure to monitor his altitude and maintain an adequate terrain clearance during the approach. The dark night lighting conditions and the visual illusion created by the lack of ground reference lights were factors in the accident. |
| Sep 04, 1999 | DIXIE, ID | N9740X | Incident | substantial | Inadequate airspeed and clearance was not maintained. Mountainous conditions, trees, and an inadequately planned approach were factors. |
| Aug 14, 1999 | PORT ANGELES, WA | N9588X | Incident | substantial |
The failure of maintenance personnel to detect cracked main landing gear saddles during required inspection, and subsequent fatigue fracture of the le…The failure of maintenance personnel to detect cracked main landing gear saddles during required inspection, and subsequent fatigue fracture of the left main landing gear saddle resulting in separation of the saddle and disabling of the left main gear. |
| Nov 11, 1995 | LOVELAND, CO | N9651X | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR. |
| Jul 01, 1995 | LEWISTON, MT | N4GY | Incident | substantial | LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE LACK OF A SUITABLE AREA FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jun 11, 1994 | CULPEPPER, VA | N210M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircra…the pilot's continued VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the low ceilings and clouds. |
| Dec 06, 1993 | DUBUQUE, IA | N9684X | Serious (1) | substantial |
FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME ICING AND AN INABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE ON THE ILS GLI…FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO KNOWN ICING CONDITIONS, WHICH RESULTED IN AIRFRAME ICING AND AN INABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE ON THE ILS GLIDEPATH, ONCE THE LANDING GEAR WAS LOWERED. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Nov 08, 1992 | MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR | N9637X | Incident | substantial | THE COLLAPSED RIGHT MAIN GEAR DUE TO THE GEAR LOCKING MECHANISM NOT BEING ENGAGED. A FACTOR WAS THE FAILED CRANKSHAFT. |
| Sep 15, 1992 | ANDREWS, NC | N9622X | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF IN FOGGY CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE INITIAL CLIMBOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INAD…THE PILOT'S ATTEMPTED TAKEOFF IN FOGGY CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE INITIAL CLIMBOUT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT STALL AND IMPACT WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS WERE THE PREVAILING FOG AND THE NIGHT LIGHTING CONDITIONS. |
| Jun 14, 1992 | BELLEVILLE, IL | N9545X | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER FUEL PUMP HIGH END DISCHARGE ADJUSTMENT. A RELATED FACTOR IS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE/ANNUAL INSPECTION. |
| Aug 01, 1991 | ASPEN, CO | N9711X | Serious (2) | destroyed |
A PILOT INDUCED INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASCERTAIN THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED IN A TIMELY MANNER, A LOW (FL…A PILOT INDUCED INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASCERTAIN THE LANDING GEAR WAS DOWN AND LOCKED IN A TIMELY MANNER, A LOW (FLUID) LEVEL IN HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR, CAUSING THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO FLUCTUATE (CAVITATE), AND THE PILOT'S ATTENTION BEING DIVERTED. |