Cessna 210K Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 28 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| 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 |