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
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.
Feb 10, 2022	Honesdale, PA	N5276C	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Jun 14, 2021	Buena Vista, CO	N30286	Minor	substantial	The partial loss of engine power due to a vane failure in the engine-driven fuel pump.
May 19, 2021	Bloomsburg, PA	N7568N	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion… The pilot’s unstable approach and delayed go-around attempt, which resulted in a porpoised landing, a nose landing gear collapse, and runway excursion.
Apr 28, 2020	New Braunfels, TX	N210HH	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Jan 01, 2020	Ada, OK	N94227	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight in… The pilot’s inadequate fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection and preflight fuel planning.
May 15, 2019	Medford, OR	N732DK	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Oct 27, 2018	FiIlmore, CA	N6834R	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power as a result of the pilot’s failure to remove a towel from the engine’s air induction following maintenance.
Apr 15, 2018	Colorado Springs, CO	N6988N	Minor	substantial	The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Apr 24, 2017	Banning, CA	N6218Y	Minor	substantial	The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the … The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence.
Feb 05, 2017	Loveland, CO	N4853U	Minor	substantial	The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
Nov 29, 2015	Avalon, CA	N99210	Minor	substantial	The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over.
Nov 02, 2014	Jacksonville, OR	N1593M	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power during cruise flight due to the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod, which resulted from oil starvation.
Apr 03, 2014	Clayton, AL	N1631X	Minor	substantial	Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequ… Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly torque the engine case through bolts, which resulted in the fatigue fracture of the crankshaft and subsequent total loss of engine power.
Jun 07, 2013	Chiloquin, OR	N732BS	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s unstabilized approach and use of an excessive speed at touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing and a… The pilot’s unstabilized approach and use of an excessive speed at touchdown, which resulted in a loss of directional control during the landing and a subsequent runway excursion.
Feb 03, 2013	Boise, ID	N8465L	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain a proper glidepath and stabilized approach, which resulted in the airplane touching down short of the runway.
Aug 22, 2012	Boulder, CO	N85S	Minor	substantial	The pilot’s decision to continue the unstable approach, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
Jul 19, 2012	Wells, NV	N6181N	Minor	substantial	A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any … A loss of engine power during the final landing approach for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Jan 28, 2012	Clearwater, FL	N761HW	Minor	substantial	The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reve… The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing of the engine did not reveal any malfunctions or failures that would preclude normal operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper in-flight fuel management following the loss of engine power.
Feb 24, 2011	Independence, MO	N6149B	Minor	substantial	Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft a… Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to properly identify and address the crankcase discrepancies when the engine was rebuilt.
Aug 13, 2010	Put-in-Bay, OH	N14AW	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
May 07, 2009	Santa Rosa, CA	N2722T	Minor	substantial	A total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons.
Aug 02, 2008	Ketchikan, AK	N59214	Minor	substantial	The pilot's failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel on board the airplane for the planned flight, and his inadequate flight planning and navi… The pilot's failure to ensure that there was sufficient fuel on board the airplane for the planned flight, and his inadequate flight planning and navigation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and ditching short of the planned destination. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's geographic disorientation during his approach to the airport.
Dec 26, 2007	Ocumare del Tuy, VE	N761YL	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 01, 2007	San Jose, CA	N5479A	Minor	substantial	The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.

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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