Cessna T210 Safety Record

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

792

All Events

358

Incidents

151

Minor

89

Serious

192

Fatal (401 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Apr 11, 2024 Leeds, UK N761JU Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 23, 2022 Puerto Plata, DR N210DE Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 24, 2021 Grove City, PA N6209U Fatal (2) destroyed
A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation after the pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap before flight. Contributing to the accident…

A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation after the pilot’s failure to secure the oil filler cap before flight. Contributing to the accident was the pilots’ decision to continue the flight following the oil loss event and precautionary landing.

May 02, 2021 Oxford, IA N1215M Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to att…

The pilot’s loss of directional control during landing in gusting crosswind conditions that exceeded the airplane’s capability and his decision to attempt to takeoff from a field, which resulted in collision with a power pole/line and terrain.

Aug 26, 2020 Peyton, CO N64EM Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, r…

The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed and the exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during the airplane’s turn to final, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.

May 07, 2020 Burleson, TX N2074S Fatal (1) destroyed The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
May 26, 2019 Mount Isa, AS VH-SUX Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 18, 2019 Belem County, State of Para, BR PR-DVR Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
May 12, 2019 Mahahual, Mexico, MX XB-OYJ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
May 03, 2019 Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico (jjc airport), MX XB-OWS Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 30, 2018 Silver City, ID N732MV Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind co…

The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while making a turn in gusting wind conditions while flying through hilly terrain, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.

Feb 25, 2018 Oudtshoorn, SF ZS-KOM Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 17, 2017 Oldenburg, IN N761YZ Fatal (3) destroyed
A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subs…

A total loss of engine power due to the failure of the No. 4 piston, which resulted in an attempted forced landing in dark night conditions and a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's situational stress and fatigue, both of which degraded his performance.

Dec 14, 2017 West End, BF N727TJ Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2017 Ciudad Bolivar, VE YV2594 Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 15, 2017 Cerro Viejo, MX XB-LJK Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 25, 2017 Hayden, AL N6563D Fatal (4) destroyed
The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of a…

The pilot's decision to continue the flight into known adverse weather conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control and in-flight breakup.

Jan 02, 2017 Payson, AZ N272EF Fatal (4) destroyed
The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decisions to begin and to continue a flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditi…

The non-instrument-rated pilot's improper decisions to begin and to continue a flight under visual flight rules into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.

Apr 10, 2015 Challis, ID N732YQ Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's attempt to depart in conditions that resulted in the airplane having insufficient performance capability, which resulted in a collision wi…

The pilot's attempt to depart in conditions that resulted in the airplane having insufficient performance capability, which resulted in a collision with a tree.

Oct 24, 2014 Bay City, WI N761SU Fatal (1) destroyed The non-instrument rated pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument flight rules conditions, which resulted in an in-flight loss of control.
Apr 30, 2014 Para, BR PR-WCO Fatal (2) destroyed <br /><br />
Apr 01, 2014 San Marcos, GT N732JY Fatal (2) destroyed <br /><br />
Nov 20, 2013 Cedaredge, CO N6832B Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's spatial disorientation while operating in dark night conditions in snow showers and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, w…

The pilot's spatial disorientation while operating in dark night conditions in snow showers and his subsequent failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in overstress of the airplane and an in-flight breakup. Contributing to the loss of control was the pilot's diverted attention while coordinating for an instrument flight rules clearance.

Aug 26, 2013 Culiacan, MX XB-MYI Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 02, 2013 Ixchiguan, GT XBMSN Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
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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