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
Jul 18, 2003 Quakertown, PA N700PR Fatal (1) destroyed A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
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.
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.
Feb 16, 2003 Stockton, CA N5089V Serious (1) substantial fuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.
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.

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.

Dec 14, 2001 San Jacinto, CA N210RE Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitude…

The pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.

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.
Mar 10, 2001 Howard, CO N222ED Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contrib…

the pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his failure to obtain any in-flight weather advisories.

Mar 10, 2001 BREVARD, NC N2172S Serious (4) substantial an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach.
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.

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 28, 2000 NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV N2193S Fatal (2) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a go-around in a crosswind condition.
Dec 09, 1999 ELIDA, NM N2179S Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the p…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for reasons undetermined. Factors were icing conditions and instrument failure, as reported by the pilot.

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.

Jun 28, 1999 PETERSBURG, TX N93058 Fatal (2) destroyed The failure of the pilot to maintain obstacle clearance.
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.

Nov 21, 1998 OAKLAND, CA N9222T Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failur…

The pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his ostentatious display.

Nov 04, 1998 LODI, CA N29058 Fatal (1) destroyed
Fuel exhaustion due to a leaking engine driven fuel pump nose seal, which increased the engine fuel consumption rate above the published performance c…

Fuel exhaustion due to a leaking engine driven fuel pump nose seal, which increased the engine fuel consumption rate above the published performance chart values.

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.

Mar 05, 1998 ORLEANS, IN N2546S Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing …

The pilot's attempted VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance with trees. Contributing factors were the pilot's impairment from prescription drugs, low ceilings, fog, trees, and hilly terrain.

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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