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
Nov 06, 2010 Baggs, WY N6179Y Incident substantial The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Oct 25, 2010 Presidio, TX N200WT Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
Jul 29, 2010 Shell Lake, WI N701PS Incident substantial The collision with the deer during landing roll.
Apr 28, 2010 Fuquay-Varina, NC N110KM Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind resulting in an overrun.
Apr 03, 2010 Truckee, CA N4137C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm.
Oct 14, 2009 Albuquerque, NM N211LC Incident substantial The mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.
Sep 14, 2009 Albany, OR N899KM Incident substantial The malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage.
Sep 07, 2009 Tulsa, OK N6442Y Incident substantial A temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons.
Sep 05, 2009 Avalon, CA N2242R Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing.
Aug 22, 2009 Dalton, GA N732MM Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.
Jul 07, 2009 Corona, CA N5287A Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jul 01, 2009 Santa Teresa, NM N2118S Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status…

The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.

Apr 24, 2009 Hanford, CA N6584B Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the…

A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.

Apr 20, 2009 Moab, UT N367N Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering …

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers.

Feb 24, 2009 Twentynine Palms, CA N210NS Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions.
Jan 10, 2009 Albuquerque, NM N211LC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.
Dec 31, 2008 Fort Collins, CO N732YK Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank before landing.
Dec 24, 2008 Santa Fe, NM N732DK Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the cros…

The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.

Nov 22, 2008 Hanford, CA N732XS Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing.
Nov 09, 2008 Lubbock, TX N6267Y Incident minor
An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing …

An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear.

Oct 04, 2008 Savannah, GA N11PC Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Sep 10, 2008 Oakland, CA N6278C Incident substantial
A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Con…

A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.

Jul 17, 2008 Van Horn, TX N6882B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landin…

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.

Apr 25, 2008 Coaldale, NV N6182N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway.
Oct 28, 2007 Los Alamos, NM N8251M Incident substantial The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up 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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