How many accidents has the Cessna 210L had?

The NTSB has recorded 136 events involving the Cessna 210L: 31 fatal, 14 serious, 21 minor injuries, and 69 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210L a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210L has 136 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 136 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

136

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (62 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Nov 28, 2013	Montrose, PA	N777BK	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to check the fuel tanks for contaminants after fueling, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to water contamination.
Nov 09, 2012	La Grange, TX	N732BL	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of… The total loss of engine power due to the loss of oil to the engine. Contributing to the accident was maintenance personnel’s improper installation of the engine oil filter adaptor, which resulted in the loss of oil to the engine.
Oct 13, 2003	Hickory, NC	N732AG	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall.
Jun 12, 2003	Crisfield, MD	N1198Q	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the windshe… The pilot's inadequate recovery from a bounced landing and his improper flare which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing factors were the windshear and the crosswind.
May 30, 2002	Sarasota, FL	N7PJ	Minor	minor	The pilot's failure to follow the before landing checklist and confirm that the landing gear was extended.
Jun 14, 2001	Key West, FL	N2117S	Minor	substantial	The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in … The improper installation of the cylinders by other maintenance personnel for failure to assure that the cylinders were properly torqued resulting in fatigue crack in the crankshaft, and crankshaft failure. A finding in the investigation was fretting of both crankcase halves at several areas.
Nov 07, 1996	ELK GROVE, CA	N30115	Minor	substantial	loss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.
Jun 30, 1995	TRUCKEE, CA	N300EW	Minor	substantial	fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, and his failure to refuel the aircraft while en route.
Jul 31, 1994	FLUSHING, MI	N90074	Minor	substantial	the pilot's improper touchdown position on the runway. A factor associated with the accident is the moving vehicle on the adjacent road.
Sep 22, 1992	ST. AUGUSTINE, FL	N121PL	Minor	destroyed	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO CONDUCT A PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
Feb 12, 1991	BROWNSVILLE, TX	N210YB	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL THE AIRPLANE PRIOR TO HIS DEPARTURE ON THE LAST LEG OF THE FLIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Dec 06, 1990	NEW HAVEN, CT	N5280V	Minor	destroyed	THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER TO ADEQUATELY MONITOR THE RADIO/TRAFFIC PATTERN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, THE AIRCRAFT'S LO… THE FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER TO ADEQUATELY MONITOR THE RADIO/TRAFFIC PATTERN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS, THE AIRCRAFT'S LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER AFTER ACTIVATING THE RUNWAY LIGHTS AND ENTERING THE PATTERN, AND THE LACK OF VISUAL PERCEPTION CONCERNING BOTH THE VEHICLE DRIVER AND THE PILOT.
Jun 16, 1989	MIRAMAR, FL	N732AG	Minor	substantial	INADEQUATE PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE FAULTY READING… INADEQUATE PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE FAULTY READING FROM THE FUEL QUANTITY INDICATOR.
Dec 03, 1988	TEXARKANA, TX	N22229	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 24, 1984	NEWPORT, AR	N94257	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 12, 1984	CHINLE, AZ	N29359	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 25, 1984	MIDDLETON, WI	N93009	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 31, 1982	NORTH PLATTE, NE	N22447	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 16, 1982	SANTA ANA, CA	N59242	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 05, 1982	WICHITA FALLS, TX	N5280V	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 03, 1982	COCOA, FL	N94252	Minor	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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