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
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.
May 31, 1991	PALM SPRINGS, CA	N818BF	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Mar 31, 1990	NATCHEZ, MS	N4738A	Incident	substantial	THE LATE EXTENSION OF THE LANDING GEAR BY THE PILOT.
Jul 16, 1989	JACKSON, SC	N132WW	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE AVAILABLE FUEL SUPPLY WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS NOT POSITIONED TO THE TAN… THE PILOT'S MISMANAGEMENT OF THE AVAILABLE FUEL SUPPLY WHICH RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE FUEL SELECTOR WAS NOT POSITIONED TO THE TANK WHICH CONTAINED FUEL. CONTRIBUTING FACTOR(S) WAS: THE ROUGH TERRAIN ENCOUNTERED DURING THE FORCED LANDING.
May 30, 1989	WHEELING, IL	N4763P	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO EXTEND THE LANDING GEAR, WHICH RESULTED IN A WHEELS-UP LANDING.
Jan 28, 1989	DURANGO, CO	N4737P	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING TAKEOFF. THAT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE CONDITIONS FROM AN AIRPORT THAT W… FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN RUNWAY ALIGNMENT DURING TAKEOFF. THAT THE PILOT ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE CONDITIONS FROM AN AIRPORT THAT WAS NOT APPROVED FOR IMC OPERATIONS IS CONSIDERED TO BE A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR.
May 30, 1988	DAYTONA BEACH, FL	N6330W	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Mar 18, 1987	ELK GROVE, CA	N6446W	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 15, 1986	CHANDLER, AZ	N3605P	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 22, 1986	COALINGA, CA	N4831A	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 07, 1985	GRAYSLAKE, IL	N3890P	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 23, 1985	MARLBORO, NJ	N210AG	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1985	HAYDEN, CO	N4780K	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 04, 1984	LANCASTER, CA	N7606P	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 01, 1984	BIG LAKE, TX	N731HF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 28, 1984	WEST CHICAGO, IL	N4715A	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 03, 1984	KENNESAW, GA	N6320W	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1983	BURBANK, CA	N4845W	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1983	WENATCHEE, WA	N5249W	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 06, 1983	Lansing, MI	N734NX	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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