Cessna T210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 792 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2005 | Phoenix, AZ | N732SY | Serious (1) | substantial | a loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 22, 2005 | Carefree, AZ | N6897N | Serious (2) | substantial | the pilot's improper use of the fuel boost pump contrary to the procedures specified in the pilot owner handbook and other documents. |
| Sep 27, 2004 | Kingman, KS | N2027S | Serious (2) | substantial |
The lack of engine oil due to the mechanic's improper maintenance in not securing the loose "B" nut for the oil pressure line to the turbocharger lead…The lack of engine oil due to the mechanic's improper maintenance in not securing the loose "B" nut for the oil pressure line to the turbocharger leading to the loss of engine power while maneuvering. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the terrace the nose wheel impacted and subsequently nosed over. |
| Feb 01, 2004 | Goodyear, AZ | N2234S | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Sep 09, 2003 | Pine River, MN | N5360U | Serious (1) | substantial |
An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhausti…An inadequate pre-flight inspection by the pilot due to his failure to visually confirm fuel quantity prior to flight, and the resulting fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper use of the fuel management computer installed in the aircraft, and the tree located in the middle of the emergency landing field. |
| Feb 16, 2003 | Stockton, CA | N5089V | Serious (1) | substantial | fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure. |
| May 06, 2002 | Flagstaff, AZ | N888GB | Serious (1) | substantial | a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 07, 2001 | Narsarsuaq, GL | N732LX | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 2001 | BREVARD, NC | N2172S | Serious (4) | substantial | an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach. |
| Nov 24, 2000 | CHIHUAHUA, MX | N1963U | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 11, 2000 | Kankakee, IL | N9528Y | Serious (1) | substantial |
The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failur…The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment during the landing roll. |
| Oct 29, 2000 | SANTA TERESA, NM | N5170Y | Serious (1) | substantial |
the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making i…the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making it impossible to perform a go-around, the inadvertent stall to the runway, and the pilot being in a state of fatigue. |
| Dec 28, 1999 | INDIANOLA, IA | N6144R | Serious (1) | destroyed | loss of engine power for undetermined reason. A factor relating to this accident was the tree. |
| Jul 30, 1999 | FAIRPLAY, CO | N6125R | Serious (1) | substantial | A partial loss of engine power due to a partial failure of the turbocharger. |
| Jun 12, 1999 | SENECA, SC | N6407N | Serious (1) | substantial |
The PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision wi…The PIC's improper fuel management resulting in loss of engine power during approach to landing due to fuel starvation and the subsequent collision with trees and a residence during an emergency landing. Contributing to the accident was the PIC's failure to follow the airplane's inflight engine failure and before landing checklists. |
| May 29, 1999 | KALAMAZOO, MI | N9612Y | Serious | substantial |
the excessive airspeed, the proper touchdown point not obtained and the aborted landing not performed by the pilot. The fence and automobile were cont…the excessive airspeed, the proper touchdown point not obtained and the aborted landing not performed by the pilot. The fence and automobile were contributing factors. |
| Oct 01, 1997 | GT. BARRINGTON, MA | N29134 | Serious (2) | substantial | slippage of the number 2 main bearing for undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a broken crankshaft. |
| Aug 09, 1997 | EAGLE, CO | N1119W | Serious (2) | destroyed |
water contamination of the fuel, which led to a total loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the delay in …water contamination of the fuel, which led to a total loss of engine power and a forced landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the delay in refueling the aircraft by the FBO, which allowed condensation to form in the fuel tanks, and inadequate preflight by the pilot. |
| Nov 30, 1996 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N4788C | Serious (5) | destroyed |
detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landi…detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing on rough/uneven desert terrain. |
| Aug 31, 1996 | GLOBE, AZ | N2059S | Serious (1) | substantial | fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel tank selection. |
| Mar 13, 1996 | GRASS VALLEY, CA | N8683M | Serious (1) | destroyed | fuel starvation for an undetermined reason. |
| Jan 12, 1996 | LOUISVILLE, KY | N5218A | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination a…the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination airport. Factors relating to the accident were: terrain conditions and vehicles in the emergency landing area. |
| Jun 11, 1995 | FALL RIVER MILL, CA | N5436Y | Serious (1) | destroyed | Fatigue failure of the No. 2 lower connecting rod bolt as a result of improper torque during the last engine overhaul. |
| Jul 25, 1994 | TYLER, TX | N823RH | Serious (1) | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. |
| May 14, 1994 | BURLINGTON, IA | N6737B | Serious (2) | destroyed | fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route. |