How many accidents has the Cessna 210J had?

The NTSB has recorded 12 events involving the Cessna 210J: 3 fatal, 1 serious, 3 minor injuries, and 5 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210J a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210J has 12 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 12 events recorded from 1982 to 2015.

All Events

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Serious

Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 05, 2013	Fort Myers, FL	N210WS	Incident	substantial	The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contrib… The failure of the landing gear hydraulic power pack system to provide sufficient pressure to lock the main landing gear in the down position. Contributing to the accident was the improper maintenance and inspection of the landing gear system, the pilot’s continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical problem with the landing gear system, and the pilot’s failure to visually verify that the landing gear were down.
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.
Nov 19, 1995	BELLEFONTAINE, OH	N3328S	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT UNKNOWNLY LEFT THE IGNITION SWITCH IN RIGHT MAGNETO-ONLY POSITION, WHILE MOVING THE PROPELLER BY HAND, WHICH ALLOWED AN INADVERTENT START OF… THE PILOT UNKNOWNLY LEFT THE IGNITION SWITCH IN RIGHT MAGNETO-ONLY POSITION, WHILE MOVING THE PROPELLER BY HAND, WHICH ALLOWED AN INADVERTENT START OF THE ENGINE. THE WEAK BATTERY WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
May 04, 1995	FABENS, TX	N2423S	Incident	substantial	LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO WATER CONTAMINATION OF THE FUEL.
Mar 07, 1986	JACKSONVILLE, FL	N77WG	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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