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 06, 2014 | Lee's Summit, MO | N761BT | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a so…The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a soft field. Contributing to the accident was the flying pilot’s improper use of flaps during the forced landing. |
| 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. |
| Apr 01, 2014 | San Marcos, GT | N732JY | Fatal (2) | destroyed | <br /><br /> |
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Aug 26, 2013 | Culiacan, MX | XB-MYI | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jun 02, 2013 | Ixchiguan, GT | XBMSN | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 25, 2013 | Roma, Australia, AS | VH-MEQ | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Sep 03, 2012 | Tillatoba, MS | N761YN | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total …The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| 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. |
| 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 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. |
| 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 21, 2012 | Boyd, TX | N29112 | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s delayed initiation of a go-around and early retraction of the flaps during the maneuver, which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| May 20, 2012 | Whittier, AK | N732BE | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing. |