How many accidents has the Cessna 210M had?

The NTSB has recorded 65 events involving the Cessna 210M: 15 fatal, 8 serious, 9 minor injuries, and 33 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210M a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210M has 65 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210M Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 65 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

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Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (44 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Dec 23, 2023	Gulfport, MS	N6PD	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the go-around with a crosswind.
Jun 14, 2007	Hailey, ID	N33AG	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Wind gusts and a quartering tailwind were factors.
May 11, 2002	Watertown, MN	N357TC	Minor	substantial	The improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the … The improper fuel management by the pilot which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the soft terrain in which the forced landing was completed.
Feb 08, 2001	AUGUSTA, GA	N125LS	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to properly preflight fuel required for the flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the lost of engine power.
Feb 23, 1998	LAFAYETTE, LA	N7354M	Minor	substantial	The unsecured squat switch wires located in the nose gear that were crimped (damaged) when the landing gear was retracted and shorted, resulting in an… The unsecured squat switch wires located in the nose gear that were crimped (damaged) when the landing gear was retracted and shorted, resulting in an in-flight fire. A factor was the failure of the landing gear to extend during the emergency descent/landing.
May 04, 1993	APEX, NC	N761CQ	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
Dec 11, 1984	COLUMBUS, OH	N22FP	Minor	destroyed	Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1982	HOLLY SPRINGS, MS	N7320M	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1982	CHEYENNE, WY	N9WF	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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