Cessna 210K Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

28

All Events

16

Incidents

2

Minor

1

Serious

9

Fatal (25 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 25, 2024 Colmar, OF N5767J Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 19, 2011 AO N8214M Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 26, 2011 Crestview, FL N5767J Incident substantial The pilot's inability to maintain control of the airplane during landing due to the failure of the right main tire.
Aug 27, 2009 Show Low, AZ N4600Q Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the acc…

A total loss of engine power due to the displaced oil filter adapter gasket, which resulted in an oil leak and oil exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the unsuitable terrain for a forced landing.

Feb 19, 2007 Lago Vista, TX N1162M Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention with a reported autopilot malfunction.
Dec 09, 2006 Edgewater, MD N9449M Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance will on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to t…

The pilot's failure to maintain the proper altitude/clearance will on approach, which resulted in an in-flight collision with trees. Contributing to the accident was the night-light conditions, an obstruction light that was not illuminated, and trees that had grown above the height of the obstruction light.

Jul 05, 2006 Novato, CA N12PF Incident substantial The failure of the left main landing gear to extend for undetermined reasons.
Jun 29, 2003 Durango, CO N8264M Minor substantial
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high alt…

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident were the high altitude on base turn and final approach, the low airspeed, the pilot's improper use of flaps, the inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to recover from the bounced landing, the gusting crosswinds, and the high density altitude.

Nov 10, 2001 North Las Vegas, NV N8232M Incident substantial
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released fro…

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly diagnose the cause of a reported maintenance discrepancy resulting in the airplane being released from an annual inspection with a worn hydraulic pump which lacked sufficient output to operate the landing gear. Another cause was the pilot's improper execution of the landing gear emergency extension procedure by failing to fully extend the manual hydraulic pump handle prior to attempting emergency gear extension.

Sep 18, 2001 Bessemer, AL N9455M Incident substantial Failure of the landing gear-down lock mechanism, which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the airplane. A factor was the trees.
May 13, 2001 Leakey, TX N8246M Fatal (4) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain obstacle clearance during a go-around, which resulted in the aircraft impacting a tree.
Nov 16, 2000 Oxnard, CA N8118G Incident substantial Failure of the internal cam gear in the remanufactured engine. A factor was the congested obstacles in the forced landing area.
Oct 30, 1999 PONCA CITY, OK N1162M Incident substantial
Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer of the throttle control cable, which resulted in failure of the cable due to fatigue. A factor was the…

Inadequate quality control by the manufacturer of the throttle control cable, which resulted in failure of the cable due to fatigue. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

May 31, 1999 MOUNTAIN VIEW, AR N9483M Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's delay in aborting the landing and the fence post…

The pilot's failure to maintain control during the landing flare/touchdown. Factors were the pilot's delay in aborting the landing and the fence post.

Mar 19, 1998 FALLON, NV N8274M Incident substantial
The aircraft owner/pilot's improper assembly of the engine oil pump, which resulted in failure of the unit and oil starvation failure of the engine. …

The aircraft owner/pilot's improper assembly of the engine oil pump, which resulted in failure of the unit and oil starvation failure of the engine. A factor was the lack of supervision of the owner/pilot's work by the A & P mechanic.

Jun 12, 1997 TOPANGA, CA N8276M Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain proper VFR altitude over mountainous terrain obscured by clouds, and his intentional descent into instrument meteorolo…

The pilot's failure to maintain proper VFR altitude over mountainous terrain obscured by clouds, and his intentional descent into instrument meteorological weather conditions.

Apr 01, 1996 WEST CHICAGO, IL N9470M Incident substantial
Maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive on the landing gear which led to a retraction/extension assembly malfunction…

Maintenance personnel's failure to comply with an airworthiness directive on the landing gear which led to a retraction/extension assembly malfunction.

May 27, 1993 MYAKKA, FL N8278M Incident substantial The failure of the No. 2 piston connecting rod for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was a forced landing to unsuitable terrain.
Feb 15, 1993 SUNBURY, OH N8110G Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE TAKEOFF ROLL. THE SOFT TERRAIN WAS A RELATED FACTOR.
Mar 06, 1992 FREDERICK, MD N8104G Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IFR OPERATION AND DESCENT BELOW THE ILS GLIDESLOPE AND DECISION HEIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES. THE …

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IFR OPERATION AND DESCENT BELOW THE ILS GLIDESLOPE AND DECISION HEIGHT, WHICH RESULTED IN AN INFLIGHT COLLISION WITH TREES. THE WEATHER CONDITION AND LACK OF A RECENT WEATHER BRIEFING WERE RELATED FACTORS.

Dec 22, 1991 WATSONVILLE, CA N1999R Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FUEL CALCULATION AND FAILURE TO SERVICE THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL TANKS WITH ADEQUATE QUANTITIES OF FUEL TO COMPETE THE FIGHTS. THE …

THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE FUEL CALCULATION AND FAILURE TO SERVICE THE AIRPLANE'S FUEL TANKS WITH ADEQUATE QUANTITIES OF FUEL TO COMPETE THE FIGHTS. THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER RESULTING FROM FUEL EXHAUSTION WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT.

Nov 07, 1988 ANACORTES, WA N9495M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 24, 1987 CHOWCHILLA, CA N8221M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1985 BAXTER SPRINGS, KS N5772J Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
May 08, 1985 MISSING ACFT, N9465M Fatal (1) 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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