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Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 210

47 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna 210. 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.

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Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19652026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 210 per year, 1965–2026: 47 cases
1965	2
1966	2
1967	2
1968	2
1969	1
1970	3
1971	1
1972	1
1973	1
1974	4
1975	5
1976	1
1977	2
1978	2
1979	1
1980	2
1981	1
1982	2
1983	1
1987	1
1990	1
1991	2
1992	1
1999	1
2000	1
2004	1
2012	1
2018	1
2020	1

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Query with 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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073402')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

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
  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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073402'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2073402'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN21LA030Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Lubbock, TXThe pilot’s improper decision to fly into icing conditions with an airplane that was not equipped for icing, which led to structural icing and a subsequent loss of airplane control, and the pilot’s impairment from carbon monoxide poisoning due to a cracked…Oct 26, 2020 · N9622T · Destroyed NTSB CEN19FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bradley, SDThe non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in which instrument meteorological conditions existed along the route of flight, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of airplane control.Nov 2, 2018 · N81KD · Destroyed NTSB WPR12FA098Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Morgan, UTThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s poor planning and continued visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.Feb 9, 2012 · N9619T · Substantial damage NTSB ATL04FA079Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Blountville, TNThe pilot's improper flare, and improper recovery which resulted in a bounced landing, collapse of the left main landing gear, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering resulting in a stall, uncontrolled descent, and collision with the…Feb 29, 2004 · N9660T · Substantial damage NTSB FTW01FA013Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Oklahoma City, OKthe pilot's loss of control of the aircraft during initial/takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the night conditions, low ceilings, and the pilot's lack of flight experience in actual instrument meteorological conditions at night.Oct 26, 2000 · N9485T · Destroyed NTSB LAX99FA161Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Hayward, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and his failure to verify fuel consumption during flight that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent collision with obstacles and the ground.Apr 24, 1999 · N9512T · Destroyed NTSB DEN93FA021Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Aurora, COCollision with terrain when the pilot inadvertently flew into fog while conducting a visual approach. Factors were: inaccurate weather evaluation by the pilot and lack of familiarity with the geographic area.Dec 31, 1992 · N7469E · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA394Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Rialto, CAThe pilot's inadequate weather evaluation and poor inflight planning/decision. The pilot's impairment due to the use of drugs was a factor in the accident.Sep 14, 1991 · N6558X · Destroyed NTSB CHI91FA160Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Belleville, MIFailure of the engine driven fuel pump, the failure of the pilot to activate the electric auxiliary fuel pump, poor inflight decision, and poor execution of emergency procedures. A factor relating to the accident is the pilot's lack of experience in this…May 20, 1991 · N9656T · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA003Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Riverside, CAImpairment of the pilot from use of drugs (cocaine), and his failure to maintain clearance (or altitude) from the mountain. Factors related to the accident were: darkness and the pilot's psychological condtion (depression).Oct 6, 1990 · N9466T · Destroyed NTSB DEN87FA188Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Coaldale, COThe ATP rated pilot was an airline captain on a Boeing 727 aircraft. However, the pilot had accumulated a total of only 140 hours in single engine aircraft with 20 hours in the Cessna 210. Moderate to severe turbulence had been forecast and reported in the…Jul 18, 1987 · N7444E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX84FA064Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Grass Valley, CADuring arrival, the plt was cleared for a vor-a apch to the Nevada county arpt. The apch controller advised the plt that he had failed to issue the required radar info for the final apch fix & instructed the plt to initiate a missed apch. Radar contact with…Nov 20, 1983 · N7434E · Destroyed NTSB SEA83FA022Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Gorst, WAThe acft collided with a mtn drg a VFR flt under IMC. An arts-iii radar printout showed the acft was maintaining a fairly continuous heading until radar coverage was lost. The wreckage was located about 3.4 mi north of the last radar plot. ATC confirmed loss…Nov 16, 1982 · N9557T · Destroyed NTSB DEN82FA017Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 210N · Riverton, WYThe acft impacted a hill immediately after taking off. The wreckage was located 8,000 ft beyond the departure end of rwy 28 & 1,800 ft left of the rwy centerline extended. The accident site was approximately 55 ft above the airport elevation. Witnesses…Jan 12, 1982 · N6558A · Destroyed NTSB CHI81FA104Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Mosinee, WISep 25, 1981 · N9582T · Destroyed NTSB SEA81FA013Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Royal City, WADec 3, 1980 · N6508X · Destroyed NTSB NYC81FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Newport, RISep 28, 1980 · N9662T · Substantial damage NTSB SEA80FA010Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Malad City, IDDec 7, 1979 · N9524T · Destroyed NTSB CHI79FA014Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 210A · Chicago, ILNov 5, 1978 · N695HP · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA022Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 210L · Mammoth Lakes, CAMar 10, 1978 · N210JL · Destroyed NTSB OAK77DA053Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Missing AircraftAug 15, 1977 · N6542X · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA064Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Summerland Key, FLJun 23, 1977 · N9536T · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF061Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Jena, LAJan 25, 1976 · N9490T · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP030Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 210L · Mt.Shasta, CADec 1, 1975 · N1MG · Destroyed NTSB CHI76AC035Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Lynnville, INNov 6, 1975 · N7422E · Destroyed NTSB SEA76AS015Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Bellevue, WAAug 28, 1975 · N7478E · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN003Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 177RG · Gilbert, WVJul 6, 1975 · N25JC · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN080Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Middlebury, CTJan 11, 1975 · N54CB · Destroyed NTSB LAX75FUJ47Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Maricopa, AZDec 17, 1974 · N711PV · Destroyed NTSB LAX75OL008Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Magdalena, MexicoMay 24, 1974 · N1187Q · Destroyed NTSB NYC74AN098Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Taylorsville, NCMay 2, 1974 · N9658T · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL055Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Elsinore, CAJan 27, 1974 · N3484P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB DEN73AD045Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Farson, WYMar 31, 1973 · N9545T · Destroyed NTSB MIA72AM069Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210A · Perry, FLJan 11, 1972 · N9429X · Destroyed NTSB LAX71AL070Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Action, CAMay 30, 1971 · N9460T · Destroyed NTSB SEA71AS017Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Spencer, IDSep 20, 1970 · N9628T · Destroyed NTSB MIA70AM092Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Mims, FLMay 9, 1970 · N9624T · Destroyed NTSB LAX70AL057Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Dolan Sprgs, AZMar 10, 1970 · N6530X · Destroyed NTSB MIA70A0048Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210B · Mountain Cty, TNDec 11, 1969 · N38T · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0027Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Wells, NVOct 30, 1968 · N9437T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69A0012Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Monterey, CAAug 17, 1968 · N9676T · Destroyed NTSB UNK68X0116Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Naucalpan, MexicoDec 22, 1967 · N3701Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0104Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Bainbridge, INMar 17, 1967 · N9462T · Destroyed NTSB MIA67A0047Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Fairburn, GAOct 18, 1966 · N6534X · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0076Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Hemet, CAApr 6, 1966 · N6547X · Destroyed NTSB SEA65A0068Accident · 1 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Opheim, MTJun 21, 1965 · N9418T · Destroyed NTSB MIA65A0072Accident · 2 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Ocean Sprgs, MSJan 10, 1965 · N9565T · Destroyed