Cessna P210N Safety Record

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

198

All Events

78

Incidents

32

Minor

32

Serious

56

Fatal (119 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 06, 2010 Caledonia, MI N4632A Incident substantial
A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the acci…

A loss of engine power as a result of a fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to the loss of engine case through-bolt torque. Contributing to the accident was a mechanic's use of incorrect hardware.

May 22, 2010 Petaluma, CA N210SL Incident substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.

May 21, 2010 Cambridge, NY N234JK Incident substantial The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff.
Apr 04, 2010 Leavenworth, WA N3599P Incident substantial The failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Mar 06, 2010 Miami, FL N34VF Incident substantial The pilot's failure to see and avoid an unlit and unmarked helicopter dolly while taxiing at night.
Jul 29, 2009 Wheeling, IL N4648A Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.
May 23, 2008 Peach Springs, AZ N4753K Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main be…

A loss of engine power due to induced catastrophic internal failure of the engine as a result of the displacement and rotation of the number 2 main bearing that resulted in a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft.

Mar 29, 2008 Elizabeth, CO N4839P Incident substantial
the loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced…

the loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Feb 10, 2008 Carefree, AZ N4796K Incident substantial The collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.
Dec 06, 2006 Burns, OR N6006P Incident substantial The pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing.
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.
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.

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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