How many accidents has the Cessna 210B had?

The NTSB has recorded 34 events involving the Cessna 210B: 9 fatal, 3 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 15 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210B has 34 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 34 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (21 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 27, 1989	NEWPORT BEACH, CA	N9615X	Minor	substantial	THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DITCHED THE AIRPLANE BECAUSE HE … THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE ENGINE'S CRANKSHAFT, RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER OVER UNSUITABLE TERRAIN. THE PILOT DITCHED THE AIRPLANE BECAUSE HE WAS UNABLE TO GLIDE TO SHORE.
Dec 24, 1988	MT AIRY, NC	N210RW	Fatal (2)	destroyed	THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE DESTINATION AIRPORT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AV… THE PILOT ATTEMPTED TO LOCATE THE DESTINATION AIRPORT IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE TO AVOID THE TERRAIN IN THE AREA. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT' OVERCONFIDENCE IN HIS PERSONAL ABILITY AND PRESSURE FROM HIS PASSENGER TO COMPLETE THE FLIGHT.
Nov 17, 1988	URIAH, AL	N5021P	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1988	NOBLESVILLE, IN	N562D	Fatal (4)	destroyed	Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1986	HOPEWELL, FL	N9620X	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 02, 1985	LORDSBURG, NM	N101PQ	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 20, 1983	BAKERSFIELD, CA	N9626X	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 06, 1983	SOCORRO, NM	N4796	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 29, 1982	TOMS RIVER, NJ	N9740Y	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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