Cessna P210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 257 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2006 | Weslaco, TX | N731RR | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the lack of suita…The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight planning. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot for the forced landing, |
| Feb 11, 2006 | Sarasota, FL | N6504P | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the nose landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 18, 2005 | Palo Alto, CA | N6122A | Incident | substantial | the pilot's misjudged altitude and distance, which resulted in an overrun, and his failure to execute a timely go-around during the approach. |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Lander, WY | N4912K | Incident | substantial | the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 01, 2004 | Pawhuska, OK | N6300P | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of en…The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by his failure to adequately set the fuel selector position which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Nov 11, 2004 | Rancho Cordova, CA | N6416W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's …The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight at night after experiencing the total failure of the airplane's alternators, which resulted in inaccurate supplemental fuel quantity indications, and, the pilot's reliance upon the inaccurate data for fuel remaining information. |
| Jul 20, 2004 | Douglas, WY | N7736K | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the engine's crankshaft due to the rotation of the engine's number two bearing, which resulted in the oil starvation of the crankshaft'…the failure of the engine's crankshaft due to the rotation of the engine's number two bearing, which resulted in the oil starvation of the crankshaft's number 2 main journal. Contributing factors include the engine's improper maintenance, and the in-flight collision with a fence post during a forced landing. |
| Jan 18, 2004 | Tucson, AZ | N4873K | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system …the failure of the electrical charging system and pilot's failure to verify that the gear was down-and-locked prior to the complete electrical system failure. |
| May 10, 2003 | Boise, ID | N711BG | Incident | substantial |
The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landin…The landing gear extension was not performed by the pilot for landing. Contributing factors included the pilot's failure to perform the Before Landing checklist and his unfamiliarity with the landing gear warning horn system. |
| Jun 16, 2002 | Shreveport, LA | N4720P | Incident | substantial | the collapse of the right main landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| Jun 06, 2002 | Treasure Cay, BF | N210BA | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 20, 2002 | Linden, NJ | N734VS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. |
| Jan 18, 2001 | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | N4817K | Incident | substantial | failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft after an encounter with adverse weather during landing roll. A factor was ground fog. |
| Mar 02, 2000 | GILLETTE, WY | N6489W | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to land sooner to refuel, resulting in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain on which to m…The pilot's failure to land sooner to refuel, resulting in a power loss due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was a lack of suitable terrain on which to make a forced landing. |
| Dec 15, 1999 | GREENWOOD, DE | N450M | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to use full power for takeoff, which resulted in not obtaining a positive rate of climb and the inadvertent collision with tr…the failure of the pilot to use full power for takeoff, which resulted in not obtaining a positive rate of climb and the inadvertent collision with trees. A factor was the fog. |
| Sep 05, 1999 | SANTA FE, NM | N999KM | Incident | substantial |
A non-mechanical total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were maneuvering to avoid oncoming vehicles, and the rough and uneven t…A non-mechanical total loss of engine power for reasons undetermined. Factors were maneuvering to avoid oncoming vehicles, and the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Dec 31, 1998 | EAU CLARE, WI | N731YY | Incident | substantial |
the delayed gear extension by the pilot. Contributing factors were the checklist not used by the pilot, the inoperative gear warning, and the mainten…the delayed gear extension by the pilot. Contributing factors were the checklist not used by the pilot, the inoperative gear warning, and the maintenance replacement of the throttle control/gear warning interconnect cable not performed by company/operator management as recommended by the manufacturer's service letter. |
| Oct 15, 1997 | BRYCE CANYON, UT | N731NX | Incident | minor |
The failure of the resistor (inverter) in the door seal pressurization air pump due to continuous operation. Factors were a failure in the door seal …The failure of the resistor (inverter) in the door seal pressurization air pump due to continuous operation. Factors were a failure in the door seal pressurization system, its inadequate design by the manufacturer, its inadequate written instructions for installation and operation, and the installation of the improper electrical fuse by unknown persons. |
| Jun 27, 1996 | SAN BERNARDINO, CA | N4844K | Incident | substantial | failure of the landing gear to go and/or remain in a down-and-locked condition for undetermined reason(s). |
| Dec 14, 1995 | GRASS VALLEY, CA | N4598K | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pi…the failure of the pilot to follow the before starting engine checklist and ensure that the landing gear selector was in the down position, and the pilot's decision to takeoff with a known aircraft deficiency. |
| Nov 17, 1994 | ALAMOSA, CO | N731QH | Incident | substantial | FAILURE BY THE PILOT TO PROPERLY JUDGE THE TOUCH DOWN POINT. FACTORS WERE: FAILURE OF THE NOSE LANDING GEAR TO EXTEND AND ROUGH AND UNEVEN TERRAIN. |
| May 03, 1994 | BAY CITY, MI | N7588K | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND NOT FOLLOWING THE AIRPLANE PRE-LANDING CHECKLIST AND THE DELAY IN LANDING GEAR EXTENSION. |
| Jun 20, 1993 | PULASKI, IL | N4813P | Incident | substantial | the pilot's improper fuel tank selection resulting in fuel starvation. A factor in the accident is the soft emergency landing surface. |
| May 31, 1991 | PALM SPRINGS, CA | N818BF | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL. |
| Apr 18, 1991 | OLEAN, NY | N90TL | Incident | substantial |
IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE AND THE UN…IMPROPER FLARE BY THE PILOT, WHICH RESULTED IN A HARD LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE AND THE UNFAVORABLE WIND CONDITION. |