Cessna 210A Safety Record

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

36

All Events

23

Incidents

6

Minor

3

Serious

4

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.

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.

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.

Sep 07, 1982 LAKE HAVASU, CA N6652X Fatal (2) destroyed 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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