Cessna P210N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 198 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Mar 03, 2010 | Arcadia, FL | N4797K | Serious (1) | substantial | The total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resulting from worn bearings. |
| Feb 18, 2010 | Carthage, NC | N731DS | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 18, 2009 | Rifle, CO | N7217S | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to properly identify the power lever and, instead, manipulating the propeller condition lever. |
| Jul 29, 2009 | Wheeling, IL | N4648A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing. |
| Mar 29, 2009 | Georgetown, TX | N210BF | Serious (1) | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impr…A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures. |
| 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. |
| Apr 06, 2008 | Louisville, KY | N734JV | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin. |
| 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. |
| Nov 10, 2007 | Midland, TX | N7716K | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Contributing factors were the prevailing tailwind and an airport sign. |
| May 07, 2007 | Spanish Fork, UT | N7343P | Fatal (1) | substantial | An engine oil line leak and subsequent engine compartment fire while in cruise flight. |
| Dec 06, 2006 | Burns, OR | N6006P | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to put the landing gear down for landing. |
| Jul 19, 2006 | Amarillo, TX | N732TZ | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the…The loss of engine power as result of the failure by maintenance personnel to install oil pump support bushings, which resulted in the fracture of the driven-gear and subsequent loss of oil pressure. Contributing factors were the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing and the prevailing tailwind. |
| Jun 07, 2006 | Carson City, NV | N7762K | Minor | substantial |
Fuel exhaustion which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach for landing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the pilot's…Fuel exhaustion which resulted in a loss of engine power during approach for landing due to the pilot's failure to refuel the aircraft and the pilot's failure to perform an adequate preflight inspection. |
| 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. |
| Sep 28, 2005 | Salmon, ID | N45SE | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to obtain airspeed during the initial takeoff climb, which resulted in a stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain. |
| 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. |
| Feb 11, 2005 | Lebec, CA | N432AR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the flight's encounter with unforecasted localized mountain wave activity with severe to potentially extr…the pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the flight's encounter with unforecasted localized mountain wave activity with severe to potentially extreme turbulence, downdrafts, and rotors. |
| 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. |
| Nov 11, 2004 | North Las Vegas, NV | N6663P | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/prepa…the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation which failed to assure an adequate fuel supply. |
| Oct 26, 2004 | Wautoma, WI | N5485W | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot not maintaining airplane control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a loss of gyros leading to his…The pilot not maintaining airplane control during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions after reporting a loss of gyros leading to his exceeding the design load limits of the wings. Factors were the clouds, the deteriorated vacuum manifold flapper valve, and the non-factory modification of that manifold by an unknown party. |