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
Jan 11, 1995 LUMBERTON, NC N5464A Serious (1) destroyed THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING THE APPROACH FOR LANDING, RESULTING IN A COLLISION WITH OBJECTS.
Jan 01, 1995 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N6106W Serious (2) substantial
THE PILOT DID NOT ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE PILOT CONTROLLED …

THE PILOT DID NOT ALIGN THE AIRCRAFT WITH THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE THE DUSK LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE PILOT CONTROLLED RUNWAY LIGHTS.

Jan 15, 1994 NEW CASTLE, DE N5088W Serious (1) substantial LOSS OF PARTIAL ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Jan 10, 1994 SAN MARTIN, CA N5384W Serious (2) destroyed
the pilot's improper aircraft preflight inspection, and his failure to use pitot heat during the takeoff in icing conditions, which led to a blocked p…

the pilot's improper aircraft preflight inspection, and his failure to use pitot heat during the takeoff in icing conditions, which led to a blocked pitot tube. The blockage resulted in erroneous airspeed indications during the initial climb, which induced the pilot to reduce the aircraft pitch attitude to a point where the aircraft entered an uncorrected descent to ground impact.

May 01, 1993 OAKLAND, CA N731HP Serious (1) destroyed
the pilot's poor decision to continue flying the airplane with a known deficiency and the poorly performed major overhaul of the engine. The failed c…

the pilot's poor decision to continue flying the airplane with a known deficiency and the poorly performed major overhaul of the engine. The failed crankshaft due to fatigue are factors in this accident.

Jan 16, 1990 NEWTON, KS N4589K Serious (1) substantial LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON. DARKNESS AND THE RESULTANT DELAY IN FLARING TO LAND WERE RELATED FACTORS.
Jul 09, 1989 LOS ANGELES, CA N609AC Serious (1) destroyed
AN UNDERTORQUED OIL LINE FITTING, DUE TO ITS IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOOSE OIL LINE FITTING, AN OIL LINE L…

AN UNDERTORQUED OIL LINE FITTING, DUE TO ITS IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, WHICH RESULTED IN A LOOSE OIL LINE FITTING, AN OIL LINE LEAK, OIL EXHAUSTION, AND SUBSEQUENT FAILURE OF THE ENGINE.

Oct 16, 1988 COLLEGEVILLE, PA N400JL Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 03, 1988 HUNTSVILLE, AL N6438W Serious (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1986 SALTON CITY, CA N5135A Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 13, 1986 ALTUS, OK N731RR Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 03, 1986 LONG BEACH, CA N55MM Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 16, 1984 POINT HOPE, AK N731FT Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 09, 1982 NAPA, CA N731NZ Serious (1) 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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