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
May 13, 2012 Manabi Province, EC XB-MPL Fatal (2) substantial <br /><br />
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.
May 01, 2012 Elberta, UT N210LH Serious (1) substantial
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have preclude…

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Mar 14, 2012 Rabbit Hash, KY N2275R Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Feb 25, 2012 Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, MX N6YY Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
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.

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.
Sep 05, 2011 Saratoga, WY N761NZ Serious (4) substantial
A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anom…

A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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.
Aug 05, 2011 Amarillo, TX N829MB Serious (2) substantial
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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.

Jun 26, 2011 Romeoville, IL N732BX Fatal (1) substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot’s inadequate fuel planning.
Jun 18, 2011 Armonk, NY N210KW Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced…

The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a severe detonation event.

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.

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.

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.
Dec 06, 2010 Ogden, UT N77CF Serious (1) substantial
The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than publis…

The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to establish a stabilized approach inside of the final approach fix.

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.
Sep 17, 2010 Coeur d'Alene, ID N111NA Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in…

The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.

Sep 07, 2010 Mountain Home, AR N2081U Fatal (2) substantial The pilot’s decision to continue flight into a known area of heavy rain and his subsequent failure to maintain aircraft control.
Aug 13, 2010 Put-in-Bay, OH N14AW Minor substantial A total loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
Jul 29, 2010 Shell Lake, WI N701PS Incident substantial The collision with the deer during landing roll.
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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