How many accidents has the Cessna T210 had?

The NTSB has recorded 792 events involving the Cessna T210: 192 fatal, 89 serious, 151 minor injuries, and 358 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna T210 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna T210 has 792 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna T210 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 792 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

792

All Events

358

Incidents

151

Minor

Serious

192

Fatal (401 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jul 21, 2025	Crosby, TX	N93HP	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 29, 2025	Tucson Estates, AZ	N6419B	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 22, 2025	Fayetteville, AR	N4795C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 22, 2025	El Perico, MX	N210YP	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Feb 16, 2025	Flagstaff, AZ	N105DF	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 28, 2024	Gallup, NM	N505SW	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Jun 30, 2024	Albany, OH	N75DM	Minor	substantial	The pilot's loss failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. Contributing was an unanticipated wind gust.
Apr 23, 2024	Placerville, CA	N89EP	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 11, 2024	Leeds, UK	N761JU	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 25, 2024	San Saba, TX	N498TB	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 13, 2023	Sapulpa, OK	N6789R	Incident	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to the failure of the left magneto and subsequent damage to a lead for the right magneto.
Sep 06, 2023	Santa Rosa, CA	N2210R	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to configure the landing gear during the landing approach.
Aug 21, 2023	Napa, CA	N6535B	Incident	substantial	Insufficient hydraulic pressure to the landing gear system following the completion of the emergency gear extension checklist, which resulted in the m… Insufficient hydraulic pressure to the landing gear system following the completion of the emergency gear extension checklist, which resulted in the main landing gear collapsing during landing. Contributing to the accident was a loss of electrical power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence, which resulted in a failure of the normal landing gear extension system.
Aug 05, 2023	Indian Creek, ID	N7067Z	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation, and gear up landing on a dirt airstrip.
May 02, 2023	San Luis Obispo, CA	N29TR	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jan 27, 2023	Murrieta, CA	N4758C	Serious (1)	substantial	A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maint… A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maintain traffic pattern altitude, which resulted in the off-airport landing.
Oct 27, 2022	Burleson, TX	N36X	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which led to fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.
Oct 10, 2022	Marana, AZ	N2425S	Incident	substantial	A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which result… A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Aug 25, 2022	Georgetown, DE	N5132C	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative landing gear warning horn.
Aug 24, 2022	Atoka, OK	N2317G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.
Jul 23, 2022	Puerto Plata, DR	N210DE	Fatal (1)	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2022	Monticello, NY	N6195R	Incident	destroyed	Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total… Maintenance personnel’s improper torque of the engine through-bolts during maintenance, which resulted in a bearing shift, oil starvation, and a total loss of engine power.
Jul 07, 2022	Stanley, ID	N6353U	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to provide adequate braking during a tailwind landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
May 17, 2022	Denver, CO	N210SD	Incident	substantial	The main landing gear collapsed during landing for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 14, 2022	Lancaster, CA	N94001	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence dur… A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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