Cessna T210L Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 175 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

175

All Events

71

Incidents

42

Minor

22

Serious

40

Fatal (96 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 30, 2024 Albany, OH N75DM Minor substantial The pilot's loss failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during a crosswind landing. Contributing was an unanticipated wind gust.
Jun 14, 2021 Buena Vista, CO N30286 Minor substantial The partial loss of engine power due to a vane failure in the engine-driven fuel pump.
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.

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.

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.
Dec 26, 2007 Ocumare del Tuy, VE N761YL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Dec 27, 2006 North St. Louis, MO N6864C Minor substantial Fuel starvation due to an inadequate fuel supply. A factor associated with the accident was the soft terrain encountered during the landing.
Jan 02, 2006 Auburn, AL N246PL Minor substantial The pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point during landing which resulted in an overrun and subsequent on ground collision with a fence.
Jul 22, 2004 Columbus, TX N5118Q Minor substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff roll and abort the attempted takeoff.
Jun 04, 2004 Wichita, KS N59027 Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power.
Mar 01, 2003 New Hudson, MI N123JL Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the airplane stalling while on final approach.
Nov 13, 2002 Pacoima, CA N76TL Minor substantial
a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's pre…

a loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.

May 07, 2000 GRAND CANYON, AZ N1726X Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in the airplane veering…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for a crosswind and his failure to maintain directional control during landing, resulting in the airplane veering off the runway and the subsequent collision with a culvert.

Apr 30, 1999 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N59235 Minor destroyed
The pilot's improper mixture control use and the engine's subsequent power loss due to fuel starvation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot…

The pilot's improper mixture control use and the engine's subsequent power loss due to fuel starvation, and the lack of suitable terrain for the pilot to perform a forced landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of recent experience in type of airplane, the inadequate manufacturer's emergency engine airborne restart information in the Owner's Manual, and the pilot not performing the published emergency procedures for airborne engine restart.

Mar 26, 1999 PORT ANGELES, WA N93377 Minor substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in a loss of power due to a contaminated fuel system. Factors include unsuitable terrain and t…

The pilot's improper in-flight decision which resulted in a loss of power due to a contaminated fuel system. Factors include unsuitable terrain and the fence.

Apr 05, 1998 SANTA TERESA, NM N591DC Minor substantial
failure of the number 1 piston, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced lan…

failure of the number 1 piston, which resulted in loss of engine power and a subsequent forced landing. The lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing was a related factor.

Sep 21, 1996 LONESTAR, TX N369PT Minor substantial
The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terr…

The loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel consumption calculations resulting in the fuel exhaustion. A factor was the unsuitable terrain for the forced landing.

Apr 19, 1995 ESTANCIA, NM N1664X Minor substantial
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO EXHAUST VALVE SEPARATION RESULTING FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE T…

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO EXHAUST VALVE SEPARATION RESULTING FROM INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING.

Oct 26, 1994 BEULAH, ND N526HK Minor substantial the failure of the pilot to maintain directional control.
Aug 27, 1994 AMARILLO, TX N1779X Minor substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS THE PARTIAL LOSS OF EN…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER ALIGNMENT OF THE AIRPLANE WITH THE RUNWAY DURING THE LANDING FLARE/TOUCHDOWN. A FACTOR WAS THE PARTIAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO UNDETERMINED REASONS.

Jun 24, 1994 CHILOQUIN, OR N59187 Minor substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO A FALSE INDICATION ON THE FUEL QUANTITY SENSOR.
Dec 26, 1992 COLEMAN, TX N5159Q Minor substantial A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. A FACTOR WAS THE UNSUITABLE TERRAIN.
Aug 19, 1992 JACKPOT, NV N93336 Minor substantial
THE PILOT ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BECOME DISTRACTED WHILE SEARCHING FOR A LANDING LIGHT SWITCH DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT AND THE RESULTANT FAILURE…

THE PILOT ALLOWING HIMSELF TO BECOME DISTRACTED WHILE SEARCHING FOR A LANDING LIGHT SWITCH DURING A CRITICAL PHASE OF FLIGHT AND THE RESULTANT FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS AND THE LACK OF GROUND REFERENCE LIGHTS.

Jun 09, 1992 PANAMA CITY, FL N5123Q Minor substantial
THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENRICH THE MIXTURE CONTROL DURING DESCENT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND HIS IMPROPER ENGINE RESTART PROCED…

THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S FAILURE TO ENRICH THE MIXTURE CONTROL DURING DESCENT, RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, AND HIS IMPROPER ENGINE RESTART PROCEDURE WHICH RESULTED IN HIS BEING UNABLE TO GET THE ENGINE STARTED PRIOR TO AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING.

Jun 03, 1992 FALLBROOK, CA N29169 Minor substantial THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO A DISCONNECTION OF THE TURBOCHARGER INLET DUCT.
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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