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 14, 2015	Palmyra, PA	N732VN	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot d… The pilot's delay in conducting an aborted landing and his subsequent failure to establish a proper airspeed during the attempted go-around on a hot day, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to climb and a subsequent stall/mush.
Feb 16, 2015	The Dalles, OR	N93810	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing ch… The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touch down. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to utilize the pre-landing checklist.
Nov 24, 2014	TAMPA, FL	N610KC	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the left main landing gear for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination.
Oct 26, 2014	Brownsville, TX	XBNCZ	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion, which resulted from the pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning.
Sep 13, 2014	Gaithersburg, MD	N5132C	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long lan… The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long landing with a tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.
Nov 27, 2013	Lake Providence, LA	N21ME	Incident	substantial	The pilot's mismanagement of available fuel and incorrect use of the fuel boost pump which resulted in a total loss of engine power at a low altitude.
Nov 17, 2013	Oceanside, CA	N6186R	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to determine the actual onboard fuel quantity before beginning the flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power due t… The pilot's failure to determine the actual onboard fuel quantity before beginning the flight, which resulted in a complete loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's habitual reliance solely on the cockpit fuel flow/totalizer unit to determine fuel quantity rather than measuring the actual amount.
Oct 27, 2013	Scipio, UT	N761BP	Incident	substantial	A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomali… A total loss of engine power during cruise flight for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.
Oct 25, 2013	Borger, TX	N398MA	Incident	substantial	The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.
Oct 23, 2013	Lodi, CA	N6942R	Incident	substantial	The student pilot's inadequate flare and failure to maintain directional control during landing.
Jul 04, 2013	Phoenix, AZ	N272EF	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a broken gear tooth in the landing gear actuator.
Jun 16, 2013	Fresno, CA	N94086	Incident	substantial	A hydraulic fluid leak in the nose landing gear actuator rod seal, which prevented the hydraulic system from building up sufficient pressure to fully … A hydraulic fluid leak in the nose landing gear actuator rod seal, which prevented the hydraulic system from building up sufficient pressure to fully retract or extend the main landing gear.
Jun 14, 2013	Salmon, ID	N6993N	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain.
Aug 17, 2012	Bakersfield, CA	N6493N	Incident	substantial	A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin.
Jul 20, 2012	Colorado Springs, CO	N311TM	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right hydraulic main gear down-lock actuator hose in flight.
Jul 12, 2012	Idaho Falls, ID	N787AE	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning… The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an uncorrected malfunction of the landing gear warning horn system.
May 20, 2012	Whittier, AK	N732BE	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.
May 09, 2012	Midland, TX	N727FA	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend before landing due to a bent downlock adjustment screw.
Dec 18, 2011	Clewiston, FL	N717KW	Incident	minor	The pilot's inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Sep 29, 2011	Lamar, MO	N84MC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
Aug 26, 2011	Kremmling, CO	N761NX	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing.
Aug 25, 2011	Cahokia, IL	N44HR	Incident	substantial	A failure of a spring in the main landing gear actuation system that prevented the landing gear from extending.
Jul 20, 2011	Columbia, MO	N2056S	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear t… The collapse of the right main landing gear during landing due to a lack of component lubrication, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear to lock once extended.
May 21, 2011	Pueblo, CO	N6850B	Incident	substantial	Failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear ex… Failure of the landing gear to fully extend due to a failed o-ring in the nose gear actuator piston and a broken seal in the emergency landing gear extension system.
Dec 29, 2010	Abilene, TX	N210BH	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

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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