NTSB investigations: Cessna P210N, CA
36 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna P210N. 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
| 1979 | 2 |
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| 1982 | 2 |
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| 1985 | 2 |
| 1986 | 2 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
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| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
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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
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'
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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'
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NTSB WPR26LA340Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · San Luis Obispo, CAOn September 13, 2026, about 1515 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N4617W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Luis Obispo, California. The pilot, pilot-rated-passenger, and a passenger were not injured. The…NTSB WPR25LA282Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · Victorville, CAOn September 13, 2025, about 1300 Pacific daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N25WD, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Victorville, California. The pilot and flight instructor were not injured. The airplane was operated as…NTSB WPR24LA157Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Daggett, CAThe 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 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.NTSB WPR24FA037Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna P210N · San Diego, CAA 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 WPR23LA234Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Olivehurst, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB WPR22LA228Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210N · Palm Springs, CAThe failure of the pilot to ensure the landing gear was down and locked before landing.NTSB WPR19LA231Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna P210 · Novato, CAThe pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the nose landing gear.NTSB GAA18CA271Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210 · Grass Valley, CAThe pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a long landing and a runway excursion.NTSB 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.NTSB 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…NTSB 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.NTSB WPR11FA430Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Tehachapi, CAThe pilot’s intentional low-altitude maneuvering and failure to maintain clearance from terrain due to distraction.NTSB WPR11FA173Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210 · Daggett, CAThe pilot's decision to conduct the flight into a region of reported moderate to severe turbulence and icing conditions, followed by a loss of airplane control and an aerodynamic spin from which the pilot did not recover.NTSB WPR10CA296Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Petaluma, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty crosswind conditions.NTSB LAX05FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lebec, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to the flight's encounter with unforecasted localized mountain wave activity with severe to potentially extreme turbulence, downdrafts, and rotors.NTSB LAX05CA030Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna P210N · Rancho Cordova, CAThe pilot's failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a loss of engine power. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper in-flight decision to continue the flight at night after experiencing the total failure of the…NTSB LAX97FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Corona, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate terrain clearance during a nighttime flight at low altitude through a mountainous area. Factors in the accident were the conditions of low clouds and dark light conditions.NTSB LAX96LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · San Bernardino, CAfailure of the landing gear to go and/or remain in a down-and-locked condition for undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX95FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mammoth Lakes, CAthe pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions during dark nighttime over mountainous terrain; and his failure to maintain an adequate altitude to ensure terrain clearance. Thw weather and terrain were factors.NTSB LAX94LA091Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · San Martin, CAthe pilot's improper aircraft preflight inspection, and his failure to use pitot heat during the takeoff in icing conditions, which led to a blocked pitot tube. The blockage resulted in erroneous airspeed indications during the initial climb, which induced…NTSB LAX93LA194Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Oakland, CAthe pilot's poor decision to continue flying the airplane with a known deficiency and the poorly performed major overhaul of the engine. The failed crankshaft due to fatigue are factors in this accident.NTSB LAX92FA174Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Baxter, CA1) A partial loss of the airplane's vacuum system which resulted in the total loss of the directional gyro and the attitude indicator, 2) the pilot not maintaining aircraft control due spatial disorientation, and 3) the pilot not correcting for a spiral by…NTSB LAX90FA128Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · La Verne, CAThe pilot's improper use of powerolant controls which resulted in an excessive rich mixture and power loss. In addition, the pilot failed to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB LAX89LA233Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Los Angeles, CAAn undertorqued oil line fitting, due to its improper installation by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loose oil line fitting, an oil line leak, oil exhaustion, and subsequent failure of the engine.NTSB LAX87LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Elk Grove, CADuring a local flight to check repairs to the aircraft cabin pressurization, the aircraft had descended from 8500 ft MSL to 2000 ft MSL when the engine began cutting out. Unable to maintain altitude to return to the airport, the pilot landed the aircraft in a…NTSB LAX86LA331Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Salton City, CAA total loss of power was experienced during a descent from 17,500' MSL to 10,000' MSL. Attempts to restart the engine failed and the acft was landed gear-up in a rocky field. Post accident inspection disclosed a track of internal electrical arcing in the…NTSB LAX86LA156Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210P · Ontario, CAA Cessna 210P collided with the runway surface after a total loss of engine power. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the right fuel tank was empty. The pilot indicated that he had a total of 60 gallons of 100LL on departure and he had selected the…NTSB LAX85LA196Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Santa Barbara, CAAfter receiving a special VFR clearance to depart the control zone to the northeast the non-instrument rated plt took off on a southeasterly heading over the water under low ceilings and in low visibility. A controller observed the acft start a right turn…NTSB LAX85LA182Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Mountain Pass, CAThe non-instrument rated plt departed into a weather front. VFR flt was not recommended. Flt precautions existed for icing, turbulence & mt obscuration. The radar chart showed light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms. The acft was issued a clearance…NTSB LAX85LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Lancaster, CAPlt elected to make a precautionary landing at Lancaster due to a low fuel state. Eng quit while on downwind in traffic pattern. Unable to make it to the rwy, an off arpt landing was made during which the acft was damaged.NTSB LAX84LA298Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Ramona, CAAs part of an experimental test flt in the turbine powered acft, intentional spins were performed. The planned one turn spin evolved into a flat spin. Recovery procedures were ineffective and the plt elected to deploy the anti-spin parachute. Despite repeated…NTSB LAX82FA230Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna P210N · Jamul, CAThe plt was being vectored for another approach after executing a missed approach. At 1642 the plt was cleared for 5,000 ft. at 1643 the plt was given a heading of 090, vector for the final approach course. At 1647 the plt was given a heading of 340. The…NTSB LAX82DVG12Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportCessna P210N · Napa, CADuring his approach for landing, the pilot became concerned about other aircraft taxiing near the runway. He reported that his landing procedure was interrupted as he was waiting for one of the planes to stop short of the runway. Also, he reported aborting…NTSB LAX80FA002Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna P210N · San Jose, CANTSB LAX79DVG67Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna P210 · Sacramento, CA