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 13, 2025 Victorville, CA N25WD Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 09, 2025 Akron, OH N44475 Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the fight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the p…

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the fight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot.

Aug 13, 2025 Zapata, TX N92MS Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 11, 2025 Roswell, NM N711HE Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 18, 2025 Prescott, AZ N4626K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 07, 2024 Ball Ground, GA N6444W Incident substantial
The pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which result…

The pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.

Jun 13, 2024 Reno, NV N36RW Incident substantial
A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse du…

A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power.

May 16, 2024 Daggett, CA N4769K Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 11, 2024 Auburn, WA N806RC Incident substantial
An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock in…

An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.

Jun 10, 2023 Olivehurst, CA N4761A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Jun 04, 2022 Palm Springs, CA N4752K Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
Dec 09, 2021 Hillsboro, OR N152BT Incident substantial
The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing.  Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined r…

The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing.  Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

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
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.

Jun 16, 2020 Maricopa, AZ N117KP Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
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.

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.
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.

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.

Oct 28, 2017 Mount Vernon, WA N6582P Incident substantial
The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the …

The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll.

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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