NTSB investigations: Cessna P210N

31 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna P210N, where the sequence of events included Collision with terr/obj (non-CFIT). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

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NTSB investigations: Cessna P210N per year, 2008–2026: 31 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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      AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND s.aircrafts_position = x.position AND s.\"tier2Number\" = '470' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE \"isDefiningEvent\")))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB ERA25LA067Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Ball Ground, GAThe pilot and the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during a simulated loss of engine power during takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion, and collision with a taxiway sign.Nov 7, 2024 · N6444W · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA046Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Big Bear, CAA loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.Dec 2, 2023 · N7LV · Substantial damageNTSB ERA23FA330Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna P210 · Junction City, GAThe pilot’s continued flight into a known area of adverse weather, which resulted in the penetration of a severe thunderstorm, the pilot’s loss of airplane control, and the airplane’s subsequent in-flight breakup.Aug 10, 2023 · N210JT · DestroyedNTSB WPR22LA060Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Hillsboro, ORThe on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Dec 9, 2021 · N152BT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA20LA278Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Allendale, SCA total loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to contamination from a thermoplastic polymer used in the fuel system. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to report debris observed in the fuel system during previous preflight…Aug 7, 2020 · N6300W · DestroyedNTSB WPR20CA158Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · Data collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Heber City, UTThe pilots failure to switch the fuel pump to the 'OFF' position during landing, resulting in a loss of engine power and subsequent collision with a fence during landing. Contributing to the accident was a modified before landing checklist which omitted the…May 31, 2020 · N5404W · Substantial damageNTSB CEN20LA179Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Burlington, WIThe pilot did not maintain a safe altitude during the visual approach, and subsequently lost control which resulted an impact with trees and terrain.May 15, 2020 · N1JA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Crete, NEThe stuck turbocharger wastegate in the closed position for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. Also causal was the pilot's failure to reduce the throttle during takeoff when the manifold pressure and fuel flow exceeded…Sep 1, 2018 · N210PF · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA236Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Detroit, MIA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Also causal was the pilot's failure to divert earlier in the flight to another airport to ensure that the airplane had an adequate fuel reserve, and the malfunction of the landing gear extension system for…Jun 24, 2018 · N3896P · Substantial damageNTSB GAA18CA174Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Jacksonville, FLThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident were pilot fatigue and his failure to use the before landing checklist.Feb 20, 2018 · N81MT · Substantial damageNTSB ERA18LA072Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Farmington, PAA total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth.Jan 29, 2018 · N34VF · Substantial damageNTSB ERA17LA098Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Pottsville, PAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations of the engine and airframe did not reveal any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Jan 30, 2017 · N4796P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA039Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Pleasanton, TXMaintenance personnel's improper installation of the throttle linkage attachment hardware, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power when the hardware separated in flight.Nov 13, 2016 · N44C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA107Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Bryan, TXA failure of the crankshaft due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts.Feb 16, 2016 · N732FU · Substantial damageNTSB WPR16LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Coalinga, CAA partial loss of engine power during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined, because postaccident examination revealed no mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.Nov 19, 2015 · N9824G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR15CA057Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 - N · Jeffrey, WYThe pilot's inadequate approach and excessive airspeed, which resulted in a long landing, the subsequent runway overrun, and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's delay in aborting the landing.Dec 9, 2014 · N4881K · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA015Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · West Memphis, ARA catastrophic engine failure due to an oil starvation event for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.Oct 15, 2014 · N731QV · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA054Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Conway, ARThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to detect the lack of fuel and resulted in fuel exhaustion during climb, and the pilot's subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall at low altitude from…Nov 7, 2012 · N887JA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA349Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Santa Monica, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude during a return to the airport following an unspecified emergency; the nature of the emergency could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…Aug 11, 2012 · N41KA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR12FA222Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Glendale, CAThe 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.May 22, 2012 · N732JL · Substantial damageNTSB ERA11LA502Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · South Deerfield, MAThe failure of the electrical system due to an alternator failure during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and failure to use the approved checklist for the dual alternator system. Contributing to…Sep 23, 2011 · N210LE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA657Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Longview, TXThe flight's inadvertent encounter with a rare and unforecasted mesoscale gravity wave while on base leg, which resulted in a sudden loss of altitude and subsequent collision with trees.Sep 19, 2011 · N4867K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR11FA382Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Burley, IDThe pilot's failure to attain sufficient altitude and maintain aircraft control during a turn shortly after liftoff while operating at maximum gross weight, with a tailwind, and in high density altitude conditions.Aug 14, 2011 · N7825K · Substantial damageNTSB WPR10LA196Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Leavenworth, WAThe failure of the number two cylinder exhaust and intake valves for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of engine power.Apr 4, 2010 · N3599P · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA159Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Arcadia, FLThe total loss of engine power due to a fatigue fracture of the crankshaft resulting from worn bearings.Mar 3, 2010 · N4797K · Substantial damageNTSB ERA10LA146Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carthage, NCA total loss of engine power during the initial climb after takeoff for undetermined reasons.Feb 18, 2010 · N731DS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA500Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Wheeling, ILThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing.Jul 29, 2009 · N4648A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Georgetown, TXA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper engine restart procedures.Mar 29, 2009 · N210BF · Substantial damageNTSB NYC08LA152Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Louisville, KYThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.Apr 6, 2008 · N734JV · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Elizabeth, COthe loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the camshaft gear. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Mar 29, 2008 · N4839P · Substantial damageNTSB SEA08LA079Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Carefree, AZThe collapse of the landing gear during landing rollout for undetermined reasons.Feb 10, 2008 · N4796K · Substantial damage