How many accidents has the Cessna P210N had?

The NTSB has recorded 198 events involving the Cessna P210N: 56 fatal, 32 serious, 32 minor injuries, and 78 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna P210N a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna P210N has 198 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna P210N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 198 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

198

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (119 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 13, 2025	Victorville, CA	N25WD	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 11, 2025	Roswell, NM	N711HE	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 18, 2025	Prescott, AZ	N4626K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jun 30, 2017	Eagle, CO	N210HG	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not rev… The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Sep 13, 2016	Guatemala City, GT	N210BC	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2016	Waco, TX	N323DC	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. The root cause of the right … The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. The root cause of the right MLG down-lock mechanism could not be determined because the components were not available for examination.
Jun 13, 2015	Bozeman, MT	N86SB	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the … The pilot's failure to complete the required before landing checks, resulting in the execution of a gear up landing causing substantial damage to the lower fuselage of the airplane.
Oct 15, 2014	West Memphis, AR	N731QV	Incident	substantial	A catastrophic engine failure due to an oil starvation event for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Feb 23, 2014	Bountiful, UT	N18DP	Incident	substantial	Fuel starvation due to the in-flight loosening of the fuel lines attached to the fuel flow indicator as a result of inadequate maintenance.
May 01, 2013	Saint Louis, MO	N731NR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear or check that it was in the down position before landing.
Apr 18, 2013	Corvallis, OR	N711BG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadvertent selection and activation of the landing gear handle rather than the flap handle during the landing roll. Contributing to the a… The pilot's inadvertent selection and activation of the landing gear handle rather than the flap handle during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to alter the configuration of the airplane before exiting the runway.
Oct 27, 2012	Oakland, CA	N43CE	Incident	minor	The pilot’s failure to follow proper procedures to confirm that the main landing gear was down and locked before landing.
Jun 08, 2012	Detroit, MI	N7588K	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
Sep 19, 2011	Longview, TX	N4867K	Incident	substantial	The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude … The flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.

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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