How many accidents has the Cessna 210A had?

The NTSB has recorded 36 events involving the Cessna 210A: 4 fatal, 3 serious, 6 minor injuries, and 23 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 210A a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 210A has 36 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 210A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 36 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 12, 2025	Gore Springs, MS	N911MC	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 2014	Port Angeles, WA	N9457X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a ground-loop.
Apr 18, 2014	Searcy, AR	N9421X	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane, which resulted in oil starvation and a subsequent engine failure.
Dec 31, 2012	Chandler, AZ	N9507X	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine reveal… A loss of engine power during takeoff climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the engine revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Oct 06, 2011	Wolfe City, TX	N9448X	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Oct 28, 2010	Aiken, SC	N6655X	Fatal (1)	substantial	The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, whic… The pilot's inadequate weather planning and improper decision to continue a visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper use of in-cockpit next generation radar imagery for short-range weather avoidance.
May 21, 2010	Benson, AZ	N6630X	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the a… A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of a loss of fuel pressure caused by the fuel pump screws being loose. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.
Dec 25, 2009	Robert Lee, TX	N9499X	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing for unknown reasons.
Jan 27, 2009	Henderson, NV	N210TF	Incident	substantial	An undetermined failure of the hydraulic power pack to fully extend the main landing gear through both the normal and emergency systems.
Jul 07, 2006	Denver City, TX	N9419X	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Apr 19, 2006	Ludville, GA	N6579X	Fatal (1)	destroyed	The pilot's failure to obtain updated en route weather information, which resulted in his continued instrument flight into a widespread area of severe… The pilot's failure to obtain updated en route weather information, which resulted in his continued instrument flight into a widespread area of severe convective activity, and the air traffic controller's failure to provide adverse weather avoidance assistance, as required by Federal Aviation Administration directives, both of which led to the airplane's encounter with a severe thunderstorm and subsequent loss of control.
Jul 31, 2005	San Diego, CA	N9468X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that the landing gear was fully extended prior to landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention.
Oct 30, 2004	North Las Vegas, NV	N6675X	Incident	substantial	loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 16, 2002	Sherman, TX	N9466X	Minor	substantial	fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
May 28, 2001	Escondido, CA	N9462X	Fatal (3)	destroyed	the pilot's spatial disorientation and lack of instrument flight proficiency that resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequ… the pilot's spatial disorientation and lack of instrument flight proficiency that resulted in a loss of directional control and the airplane's subsequent in-flight collision with the ground.
May 09, 2000	FAYETTEVILLE, NC	N6607X	Serious (1)	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in fuel starvation. A factor was improper planned approach.
Aug 27, 1999	GRAPEVINE, TX	N6657X	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing.
Apr 30, 1999	BAY CITY, TX	N9404X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate management of fuel and his failure to follow the pre-landing checklist resulting in the loss of engine power as a result of fue… The pilot's inadequate management of fuel and his failure to follow the pre-landing checklist resulting in the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation. Factors were the pilot's physiological condition and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Oct 10, 1998	PROVO, UT	N9449X	Incident	substantial	The pilot's abrupt throttle control movement that caused the engine to flood, and his failure to follow emergency procedures contained in the Airplane… The pilot's abrupt throttle control movement that caused the engine to flood, and his failure to follow emergency procedures contained in the Airplane Flight Manual. Factors were increasing the mixture control to full rich and switching the fuel pump to high boost.
Apr 29, 1998	WEATHERFORD, TX	N9466X	Incident	substantial	The restricted movement of the elevator control system by a bolt.
Feb 04, 1998	MORGAN, UT	N9489X	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was the lack of experience… failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. A related factor was the lack of experience in the make and model of aircraft.
Dec 23, 1996	PEYTON, CO	N6680X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper fuel management by failing to avoid a prolong uncoordinated turn or slip, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors relating to… the pilot's improper fuel management by failing to avoid a prolong uncoordinated turn or slip, which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the lack of (activated) runway lights.
Oct 11, 1996	TRUCKEE, CA	N9403X	Minor	substantial	a total loss of engine power for undetermined nonmechanical reasons.
Oct 24, 1994	MANHATTAN, KS	N6663X	Incident	substantial	total loss of engine power for reason(s) undetermined. A factor was the dark night.
Aug 10, 1994	VARNVILLE, SC	N6601X	Incident	substantial	WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL THAT RESULTED FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE LANDING SI… WATER CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL THAT RESULTED FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR WAS THE ROUGH TERRAIN AT THE LANDING SITE.

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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