# Final NTSB investigations: Cessna P210N

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA210.md): Cessna P210 · Salem, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 3, 2026 · N4875K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.
- [NTSB ERA25LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA373.md): Cessna P210 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 9, 2025 · N44475 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was the fight instructor’s inadequate supervision of the pilot.
- [NTSB ERA25LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA067.md): Cessna P210 · Ball Ground, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 7, 2024 · N6444W · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR24LA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA230.md): Cessna P210N · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 13, 2024 · N36RW · Substantial damage
  > A loss of electrical power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a partial extension of the landing gear and subsequent landing gear collapse during landing. Contributing to the accident was fuel starvation that resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR24LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA157.md): Cessna P210 · Daggett, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 16, 2024 · N4769K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to detect the tripped alternator circuit breaker in flight, which resulted in a drained battery that prevented the landing gear from fully extending to the down-and-locked position. Contributing to the accident was the improperly installed…
- [NTSB WPR24LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA126.md): Cessna P210N · Auburn, WA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 11, 2024 · N806RC · Substantial damage
  > An overstress fracture of the left main landing gear actuator, which resulted in the failure of the left main landing gear to fully extend and lock into place.
- [NTSB WPR24LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA046.md): Cessna P210N · Big Bear, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2023 · N7LV · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during the initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an aborted takeoff and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR24FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA037.md): Cessna P210N · San Diego, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 16, 2023 · N1400 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s inadequate flight and fuel planning and his decision to fly in night instrument meteorological conditions despite his lack of recent instrument flight.
- [NTSB ERA23FA330](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA330.md): Cessna P210 · Junction City, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 10, 2023 · N210JT · Destroyed
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR23LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA234.md): Cessna P210N · Olivehurst, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2023 · N4761A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR22LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA372.md): Cessna P210N · Weston, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 1, 2022 · N4620K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare which resulted in a bounced landing and runway excursion.
- [NTSB WPR22LA253](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA253.md): Cessna P210N · Buffalo, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 14, 2022 · N731BJ · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into localized instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an encounter with convective turbulence and a subsequent loss of control and in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB CEN22LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA262.md): Cessna P210N · Cresson, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 21, 2022 · N7361K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete proper preflight performance planning and his operation of the airplane outside of the manufacturer's specified weight and balance limitations, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude and an impact with…
- [NTSB WPR22LA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA228.md): Cessna P210N · Palm Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N4752K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB CEN22LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA137.md): Cessna P210N · Englewood, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 8, 2022 · N210GE · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power on short final for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR22LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA060.md): Cessna P210N · Hillsboro, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 9, 2021 · N152BT · Substantial damage
  > The on-ground collision with a tree during an off airport precautionary landing. Contributing was the partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA009.md): Cessna P210 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 8, 2021 · N128EE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that his seat was properly secured before initiating the takeoff, which resulted in a loss of control during the initial climb. Contributing to the accident was the lack of an installed secondary seat stop, and the airplane’s aft…
- [NTSB CEN21LA460](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA460.md): Cessna P210N · El Paso, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2021 · N4614K · Substantial damage
  > A faulty landing gear pressure switch prematurely deactivated the landing gear motor during extension, which resulted in the landing gear collapsing during rollout.
- [NTSB CEN21LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA323.md): Cessna P210N · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N174R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a tailwind.
- [NTSB ERA21LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA159.md): Cessna 210 · Marianna, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 18, 2021 · N7736K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the alternator control unit housing plug connection, which resulted in insufficient battery power to fully extend the landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not use the emergency gear extension handle to secure…
- [NTSB ERA21LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA147.md): Cessna P210N · Johnstown, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2021 · N4629K · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the landing gear system hydraulic pump assembly for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence. Contributing was the pilot’s failure to confirm that the landing gear was down and locked before landing.
- [NTSB ERA21LA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA146.md): Cessna P210 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Feb 20, 2021 · N210GE · Substantial damage
  > A leaking left main landing gear down lock actuator, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid and a subsequent landing gear collapse during landing.
- [NTSB WPR21LA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA078.md): Cessna P210N · Moab, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2021 · N833RT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper application of full throttle during takeoff, which resulted in loss of engine power due to an excessive fuel flow and overly rich fuel mixture.
- [NTSB ERA20LA278](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA278.md): Cessna P210 · Allendale, SC · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 7, 2020 · N6300W · Destroyed
  > A 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…
- [NTSB WPR20CA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA184.md): Cessna P210 · Maricopa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 16, 2020 · N117KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the airplane’s retractable landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR20CA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA158.md): Cessna P210 · Heber City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2020 · N5404W · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB CEN20LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA179.md): Cessna P210 · Burlington, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2020 · N1JA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain a safe altitude during the visual approach, and subsequently lost control which resulted an impact with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ERA20CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA058.md): Cessna P210 · Gainesville, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2019 · N6300W · Substantial damage
  > The airplane's impact by a bird during the initial climb.
- [NTSB WPR19LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA231.md): Cessna P210 · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 1, 2019 · N234SB · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN19LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN19LA147.md): Cessna P210 · Yankeetown, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2019 · N4861P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA19LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA061.md): Cessna P210 · Myerstown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2018 · N731LT · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CEN18LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA363.md): Cessna P210N · Crete, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2018 · N210PF · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB WPR18FA245](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA245.md): Cessna P210 · Prescott, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 2 · Field · Final report · Aug 30, 2018 · N6500W · Destroyed
  > The pilot's misjudgment of distance and altitude from the runway and his subsequent failure to maintain an approach path that provided clearance from the terrain due to a visual illusion in dark night conditions.
- [NTSB CEN18LA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA351.md): Cessna P210 · Delaware, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2018 · N4842K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s distraction of the formation flight.
- [NTSB CEN18FA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA236.md): Cessna P210N · Detroit, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2018 · N3896P · Substantial damage
  > A 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…
- [NTSB WPR18LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA175.md): Cessna P210N · Lewiston, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 29, 2018 · N7546K · Substantial damage
  > The failure of a hydraulic line in the landing gear system, which resulted in the pilot's inability to lower the gear and a subsequent gear-up landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA271.md): Cessna P210 · Grass Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 9, 2018 · N210BG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.
- [NTSB GAA18CA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA174.md): Cessna P210 · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 20, 2018 · N81MT · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB ERA18LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA072.md): Cessna P210N · Farmington, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 29, 2018 · N34VF · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft drive gear teeth.
- [NTSB WPR18LA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA022.md): Cessna P210N · Mount Vernon, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2017 · N6582P · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism due to an out-of-tolerance down-lock hook, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA247.md): Cessna P210N · Eagle, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2017 · N210HG · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because an examination of the airplane and engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA17CA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA221.md): Cessna P210 · Granby, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 6, 2017 · N829BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA098.md): Cessna P210 · Pottsville, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 30, 2017 · N4796P · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB CEN17LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA039.md): Cessna P210N · Pleasanton, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2016 · N44C · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance 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.
- [NTSB ERA16LA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA318.md): Cessna P210 · Lancaster, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 16, 2016 · N224MH · Substantial damage
  > A landing gear collapse during landing for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and testing of the landing gear did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal…
- [NTSB CEN16LA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA356.md): Cessna P210N · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 2016 · N323DC · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock mechanism, which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. The root cause of the right MLG down-lock mechanism could not be determined because the components were not available for examination.
- [NTSB CEN16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA188.md): Cessna P210N · Sheridan Lake, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 18, 2016 · N6609P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's severe impairment from the combined effects of high levels of ingested alcohol as well as three impairing medications (zolpidem, lorazepam, and diphenhydramine), which resulted in his decision to attempt an aerobatic maneuver that the airplane was…
- [NTSB CEN16LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA107.md): Cessna P210N · Bryan, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 2016 · N732FU · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the crankshaft due to improper torque of the crankcase through bolts.
- [NTSB WPR16LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA031.md): Cessna 210 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 2015 · N9824G · Substantial damage
  > A 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.
- [NTSB ERA16LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA042.md): Cessna P210 · Atlanta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2015 · N731LT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delayed extension of the landing gear and his failure to ensure that the main landing gear (MLG) were down and locked before touchdown, which resulted in the collapse of both MLG. Contributing to the landing gear collapse was the mis-set landing…

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073454', '2073462'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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