Cessna P210 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 257 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

257

All Events

101

Incidents

41

Minor

39

Serious

73

Fatal (152 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 28, 2021 El Paso, TX N4614K Incident substantial
A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing d…

A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during rollout.

Aug 15, 2021 Marbach, GE N450SC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 16, 2021 Refugio, TX N174R Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
Mar 02, 2021 Johnstown, NY N4629K Incident substantial
A failure of the landing gear system hydraulic pump assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing was th…

A failure of the landing gear system hydraulic pump assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to confirm that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.

Feb 20, 2021 Bartow, FL N210GE Incident substantial
A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing…

A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing.

Jan 02, 2021 Moab, UT N833RT Incident substantial
The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich…

The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich fuel mixture.

Aug 07, 2020 Allendale, SC N6300W Serious (2) destroyed
A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to…

A total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight inspections to maintenance personnel.

Jun 16, 2020 Maricopa, AZ N117KP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
Jun 03, 2020 Wevelgem, BE N6951Y Incident Investigation pending
May 31, 2020 Heber City, UT N5404W Incident substantial
The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a f…

The pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the fuel pump switch position.

May 15, 2020 Burlington, WI N1JA Fatal (1) substantial The pilot did not maintain a safe altitude during the visual approach, and subsequently lost control which resulted an impact with trees and terrain.
Dec 21, 2019 Gainesville, FL N6300W Minor substantial The airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.
Dec 19, 2019 Moruya, AS N210BA Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 01, 2019 Novato, CA N234SB Incident substantial The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
May 17, 2019 Yankeetown, FL N4861P Minor substantial A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Apr 02, 2019 Solunska glava (LBSF), MK D-EUIB Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 08, 2018 Myerstown, PA N731LT Serious (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Sep 01, 2018 Crete, NE N210PF Serious (2) substantial
The stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was t…

The stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded the takeoff limitations and the pilot's decision to turn on the fuel boost pump, which exacerbated the excessively rich fuel mixture and resulted in a total loss of engine power.

Aug 30, 2018 Prescott, AZ N6500W Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from …

The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions.

Aug 26, 2018 Delaware, OH N4842K Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pi…

The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction of the formation flight.

Jun 24, 2018 Detroit, MI N3896P Fatal (2) substantial
A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure …

A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.

May 29, 2018 Lewiston, ID N7546K Incident substantial
The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing…

The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing.

May 09, 2018 Grass Valley, CA N210BG Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.
Feb 20, 2018 Jacksonville, FL N81MT Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landi…

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landing checklist.

Jan 29, 2018 Farmington, PA N34VF Minor substantial A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth.
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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