Cessna P210N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 198 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2022 | Weston, OR | N4620K | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion. |
| Mar 08, 2022 | Englewood, CO | N210GE | Minor | destroyed | A total loss of engine power on short final for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 16, 2021 | Refugio, TX | N174R | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind. |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Farmington, PA | N34VF | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth. |
| Jan 08, 2014 | Pagosa Springs, CO | N4817K | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accid…The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which led to a loss of oil pressure and partial loss of engine power on takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the security of the oil filler cap prior to the flight. |
| May 22, 2012 | Glendale, CA | N732JL | Minor | substantial |
The partial loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal…The partial loss of engine power during descent for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Feb 13, 2003 | Bolivar, TN | N6ZZ | Minor | destroyed | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was trees. |
| Aug 06, 2000 | STANLEY, ID | N3882P | Minor | substantial |
An inadequately performed short field landing procedure and excessive ground speed. A delayed corrective response from the flight instructor, tailwin…An inadequately performed short field landing procedure and excessive ground speed. A delayed corrective response from the flight instructor, tailwind condition, and a fence were factors. |
| May 06, 2000 | ELIZABETHTOWN, KY | N67Y | Minor | substantial | The pilot's loss of control due to his improper application of power and rudder, in order to arrest a swerve during the landing roll. |
| Aug 29, 1999 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N40RP | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper procedure in that he failed to follow the flight manual, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the gr…The pilot's improper procedure in that he failed to follow the flight manual, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with the ground. |
| Jun 05, 1999 | CLEBURNE, TX | N4774K | Minor | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the…The total loss of engine power resulting from a failure of the #4 cylinder exhaust valve and/or piston. Factors were the dark night conditions and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Sep 23, 1998 | AMERY, WI | N5245A | Minor | substantial |
A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft from frictional heating for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the unsuitable…A loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft from frictional heating for undetermined reasons. A related factor was the unsuitable terrain. |
| Oct 30, 1997 | SMOKETOWN, PA | N600WL | Minor | substantial |
The pilot in command's (CFI) improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion of the selected tank and the subsequent loss of…The pilot in command's (CFI) improper management of the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion of the selected tank and the subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Sep 26, 1997 | CRESWELL, OR | N6394W | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management in which the fuel selector was positioned on tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation. Also causa…The pilot's improper fuel management in which the fuel selector was positioned on tank with inadequate fuel resulting in fuel starvation. Also causal was the pilot's failure to perform the pilot operating handbook 'engine failure in flight' procedure. A factor was a ditch in the forced landing area. |
| Jul 06, 1997 | DESTIN, FL | N222WE | Minor | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 20, 1996 | CARROLLTON, OH | N731NC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors in this accident were the pilot's reliance on a fuel data computer and his untimely reaction to a kno…The pilot's inadequate fuel management. Factors in this accident were the pilot's reliance on a fuel data computer and his untimely reaction to a known fuel quantity discrepancy. |
| Feb 23, 1996 | HAZARD, KY | N90AD | Minor | substantial |
failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating …failure of the engine crankshaft, which resulted in loss of engine power, a forced landing, and subsequent damage to the airplane. A factor relating to the accident was: lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing. |
| Sep 28, 1995 | PHOENIX, AZ | N6500W | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and improper fuel consumption calculations. The soft terrain was a factor in this accident. |
| Nov 24, 1994 | AURORA, MO | N4872P | Minor | substantial |
An undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime dar…An undetermined failure of the engine crankshaft resulting in total loss of engine power. The terrain at the emergency landing site and nighttime darkness were contributing factors. |
| Nov 01, 1993 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N210TK | Minor | destroyed | An engine failure for undetermined causes over terrain unsuitable for a forced landing. |
| Jul 11, 1990 | RENTON, WA | N4618K | Minor | substantial |
LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING BY NOT ADEQUATELY FOLLOWING PROC…LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT DISPLAYED POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING BY NOT ADEQUATELY FOLLOWING PROCEDURES OR DIRECTIVES ASSOCIATED WITH FUEL CONSUMPTION. |