How many accidents has the Cessna 210N had?

The NTSB has recorded 57 events involving the Cessna 210N: 20 fatal, 4 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 26 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210N a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210N has 57 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 57 events recorded from 1982 to 2022.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (45 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Oct 26, 2003	Swanton, OH	N5452V	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel tank selection, which resulted in fuel starvation, and subsequent loss of engine power.
Jan 13, 1999	HALLANDALE BEAC, FL	N5458A	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 21, 1994	BARTOW, FL	N9992Y	Minor	substantial	The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to th… The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain a visual lookout during a forced landing resulting in an in-flight collision with wires. Contributing to the accident was the total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations, and unfamiliarity of the airplanes fuel system resulting in fuel exhaustion.
Mar 05, 1993	MARCO, FL	N29WW	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION… THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENSURE THE AIRCRAFT CONTAINED ADEQUATE FUEL FOR THE FLIGHT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Jun 12, 1986	JACKSONVILLE, FL	N6603C	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
May 09, 1986	TYLER, TX	N6610Y	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 02, 1982	WADSWORTH, OH	N7599P	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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