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NTSB investigations: Cessna 210, CA

65 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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Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

NTSB investigations: Cessna 210, CA per year, 1964–2026: 65 cases
1964	3
1965	6
1966	5
1967	6
1968	4
1969	2
1970	2
1971	3
1972	1
1974	2
1975	2
1976	2
1978	1
1979	1
1980	3
1982	1
1983	1
1984	1
1989	2
1990	1
1991	2
1992	2
1993	1
1998	1
1999	1
2003	1
2004	1
2005	1
2008	1
2016	1
2017	1
2020	1
2021	1
2023	1

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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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'CA' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'CA' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  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 WPR23LA197Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Redding, CAA fuel leak caused by an age-degraded fuel pressure sender hose, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.May 20, 2023 · N9433T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR21LA194Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Lake Arrowhead, CAA total loss of engine power due to a malfunction of the fuel flow manifold valve.May 15, 2021 · N7350E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR20LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 210 · Chino, CAThe failure of the engine-driven hydraulic pump, which resulted in the main landing gear not fully extending and locking into place during landing. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the emergency gear extension system for reasons that could not…Aug 26, 2020 · N9540T · Substantial damage NTSB WPR17LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Sacramento, CAPartial retraction of the main landing gear during the landing roll for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination and functional testing of the gear revealed no anomalies.Sep 20, 2017 · N7330E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16LA061Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Lodi, CAThe pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point, which led to a runway excursion.Jan 26, 2016 · N7316E · Substantial damage NTSB WPR09LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Placerville, CAThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Oct 11, 2008 · N7418E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA198Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Watsonville, CAthe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing.Jun 12, 2005 · N9457T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX05LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Apple Valley, CAloss of engine power due to fuel starvation/exhaustion, which was a result of the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to ensure there was enough fuel onboard for the flight.Nov 12, 2004 · N5LT · Substantial damage NTSB LAX04LA083Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Rialto, CAThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision by his fuel mismanagement and his delay in initiating remedial action which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.Dec 30, 2003 · N6539X · Substantial damage 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 LAX98LA067Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Compton, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to adequately inspect the aircraft during an annual inspection to detect a chafed and leaking engine fuel supply line.Jan 4, 1998 · N9406X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93LA116Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's failure to follow the checklist. A factor relating to this accident was the misadjustment of the landing gear locking mechanism which caused intermittent operation.Feb 12, 1993 · N9668T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA291Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Truckee, CAThe pilot's improper flare.Jul 8, 1992 · N9652T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA081Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Bakersfield, CAThe pilot's attempt to restart the engine when there was evidence of a fuel leak. A factor in the accident was the fractured fuel line due to the improper installation and overtorque of the line by company maintenance.Jan 5, 1992 · N9508T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX92LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Riverside, CAThe failure of a hydraulic gear return line, which caused the aircraft's main landing gear to collapse during landing touchdown.Oct 6, 1991 · N9517T · Substantial damage 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 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 LAX90LA030Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · North Hollywood, CAImproper planning/decision by the pilot, which resulted in fuel exhaustion from an inadequate supply of fuel. Factors related to the accident were: false fuel gage indications, lack of a suitable area for a forced landing, and obstructions (utility pole &…Nov 13, 1989 · N46JW · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA250Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · Thermal, CAA twisted nose gear uplock due to an elongated bolt hole which prevented the nose gear from extending.Jul 27, 1989 · N76RR · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85FA019Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 210 · San Pedro, CAThe acft was on a 3.5 mile final approach to torrence arpt when the pilot experienced an engine failure. The plt landed the acft the los angeles, west basin harbor. Examination of the engine and associated fuel lines after the accident revealed no evidence of…Oct 16, 1984 · N7470E · 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 LAX82FVG34Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna 210 · Placerville, CAPilot states he was descending from 10,000 feet to 8,000 feet when engine quit. Further stated fuel was above red arc-no steep or sharp maneuvers. No mention of rate of descent or deck angle in descent. Forced landing was made circling to right-useable fuel…Sep 26, 1982 · N9620T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVM01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · San Jose, CAOct 6, 1980 · N7434E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DVA51Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Bakersfield, CAJul 5, 1980 · N9691T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80DXQ25Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Beckwourth, CAApr 17, 1980 · N9433T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX79FUQ17Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Lancaster, CAFeb 18, 1979 · N555AS · Substantial damage NTSB OAK78FA022Accident · 5 fatalClosedCessna 210L · Mammoth Lakes, CAMar 10, 1978 · N210JL · Destroyed NTSB OAK76FVM34Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Monterey, CAMar 20, 1976 · N7345E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76DUQ21Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Carpenteria, CAJan 11, 1976 · N9497T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK76AP030Accident · 4 fatalClosedCessna 210L · Mt.Shasta, CADec 1, 1975 · N1MG · Destroyed NTSB OAK75FVA49Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Riverdale, CAMar 29, 1975 · N9428T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK75DXQ29Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Beckwourth, CAOct 22, 1974 · N9661T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX74AL055Accident · 3 fatalClosedPiper PA-18 · Elsinore, CAJan 27, 1974 · N3484P · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB OAK73DVG30Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Calistoga, CANov 11, 1972 · N7371E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK72FVG07Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Rio Vista, CAJul 18, 1971 · N7350E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71AL070Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Action, CAMay 30, 1971 · N9460T · Destroyed NTSB OAK71DVA84Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Tulare, CAMay 25, 1971 · N9618T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX71DUG20Incident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Upland, CAOct 2, 1970 · N7335E · Minor damage NTSB OAK70DVG21Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Yountville, CAMay 13, 1970 · N6542X · Substantial damage NTSB OAK70D0177Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Bishop, CASep 7, 1969 · N7437E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0280Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Elmira, CAMar 29, 1969 · N7330E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69F0187Accident · Minor injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Princeton, CAOct 20, 1968 · N9469T · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0012Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna 210 · Monterey, CAAug 17, 1968 · N9676T · Destroyed NTSB OAK68D0336Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Hayward, CAMar 10, 1968 · N7371E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68F0264Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Forest Hill, CAJan 3, 1968 · N6551X · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68F0155Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Chino, CAOct 4, 1967 · N7494E · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0142Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Daggett, CASep 23, 1967 · N7491E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68D0118Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Palo Alto, CAApr 23, 1967 · N9602T · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0328Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Santa Paula, CAMar 20, 1967 · N9460T · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0246Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 210 · Oakland, CAMar 4, 1967 · N7467E · Substantial damage