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
Jan 15, 2005 Yuba City, CA N5177V Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine po…

the pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.

Jun 18, 2003 Anahim Lake, CA N210VC Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 02, 2003 Gig Harbor, WA N701TM Incident substantial A total loss of power for undetermined reasons during base turn.
Jan 25, 2003 El Monte, CA N732DK Incident substantial the alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure.
Dec 09, 2002 Agua Caliente, CA N732HJ Incident substantial
The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of dir…

The failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.

Sep 03, 2001 Olympia, WA N6721M Incident substantial The inability of the landing gear to fully extend due to the failure of a hydraulic hose in the nose gear extension system.
Nov 17, 2000 MADISON, WI N29233 Incident substantial The cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas.
Aug 14, 2000 ADDISON, TX N59287 Incident substantial
the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landin…

the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.

Aug 20, 1999 BYRON, CA N5378V Incident substantial
The failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to properly torque the cylinder and engine case through bolts during the replacement of five cylin…

The failure of the operator's maintenance personnel to properly torque the cylinder and engine case through bolts during the replacement of five cylinders, which led to the spinning of the No. 2 main bearing and the resultant oil starvation induced catastrophic internal engine failure.

Jul 24, 1997 CORONA, CA N732DD Incident destroyed the pilot's improper landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to correct a landing induced porpoise, and go-around.
Mar 21, 1997 DURANGO, CO N613CW Incident substantial
the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and l…

the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing.

Nov 16, 1996 MESA, AZ N911JB Incident substantial the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
Jul 20, 1996 SANTA FE, NM N210RE Incident substantial
the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in fuel starvation before reaching …

the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in fuel starvation before reaching the airport. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

Jul 07, 1996 TERRELL, TX N761YL Incident substantial
the mechanic's improper installation of the left main landing gear brake line, which resulted in chaffing and failure of the brake line, loss of hydra…

the mechanic's improper installation of the left main landing gear brake line, which resulted in chaffing and failure of the brake line, loss of hydraulic fluid, and inoperative brake(s).

Oct 24, 1995 COLLEGE PARK, MD N89EP Incident substantial
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's conc…

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's concern about being late for meetings he had scheduled.

Sep 03, 1994 KETTLEMAN CITY, CA N732DT Incident substantial The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sun glare was a factor in this accident.
Jan 15, 1994 CALIFORNIA VALY, CA N5211V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT.
Jan 09, 1993 MONTE VISTA, CO N96LL Incident substantial A LOSS OF CONTROL DURING LANDING WHEN THE AIRCRAFT STRUCK A SNOWBANK WHICH WAS LEFT ON THE RUNWAY AS A RESULT OF INADEQUATE PLOWING.
Sep 19, 1992 SPRING, TX N732JF Incident substantial
THE PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE LANDING CHECKLIST AND THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A FACTOR WAS THE OVERHEATED LAN…

THE PILOT UNDER INSTRUCTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE LANDING CHECKLIST AND THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION. A FACTOR WAS THE OVERHEATED LANDING GEAR MOTOR.

Aug 18, 1992 FALLBROOK, CA N60856 Incident substantial FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO REFUEL THE AIRCRAFT PRIOR TO DEPARTURE.
Feb 01, 1992 GEORGETOWN, SC N732HG Incident substantial THE FAILURE OF OVERHAUL PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY TORQUE THE ENGINE CASE REAR THRU BOLTS.
Nov 01, 1991 VAN NUYS, CA N93054 Incident substantial
THE INADVERTENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF THAT RESULTED FROM THE COLLAPSE OF THE RUDDER PEDAL BECAUSE OF A WORN LOCKING P…

THE INADVERTENT LOSS OF CONTROL DURING THE INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF THAT RESULTED FROM THE COLLAPSE OF THE RUDDER PEDAL BECAUSE OF A WORN LOCKING PIN HOLE IN THE RUDDER PEDAL STOWING SYSTEM, WHICH ALLOWED THE PIN TO DISENGAGE.

Oct 09, 1990 LAKE PROVIDENCE, LA N4640Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S DECISION TO ENTER AN AREA OF FORECAST THRUNDERSTORMS. THE FACTOR WAS THE SEVERE DOWNDRAFT ENCOUNTERED.
Jul 12, 1990 MEMPHIS, TN N2074S Incident substantial FUEL MISMANAGEMENT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION DURING FINAL APPROACH.
Jul 12, 1988 BAKERSFIELD, CA N60856 Incident substantial Investigation pending
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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