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
Dec 28, 2024 Gallup, NM N505SW Incident substantial The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
Oct 10, 2022 Marana, AZ N2425S Incident substantial
A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which result…

A failure of a retaining ring in the airplane’s left main landing gear door actuator and the subsequent complete loss of hydraulic fluid, which resulted in a gear-up landing.

Aug 24, 2022 Atoka, OK N2317G Incident substantial The pilot's failure to land the airplane within the desired touchdown zone, which resulted in a long landing and collision with a fence.
Mar 14, 2022 Lancaster, CA N94001 Incident substantial
A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence dur…

A total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.

Jan 02, 2018 Aurora, OR N2122S Incident substantial
A collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll because the gear would not lock into place. Contributing to the accident was the pil…

A collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll because the gear would not lock into place. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to perform the alternate landing gear extension procedure before landing.

Jul 07, 2017 Yuba City, CA N333GK Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
Oct 18, 2016 Pflugerville, TX N210LC Incident substantial Landing gear collapse upon landing due to a hydraulic leak that led to insufficient pressure to fully extend and lock the gear in a down position.
Sep 06, 2015 Soda Springs, ID N732DW Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing.
Jul 25, 2015 Duluth, MN N1650X Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to …

The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's diverted attention to another airplane in the vicinity and that he inaccurately perceived the gear warning horn annunciator as the TCAS annunciator.

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.
Oct 25, 2013 Borger, TX N398MA Incident substantial The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication.
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.

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 20, 2012 Whittier, AK N732BE Incident substantial The pilot’s failure use the prelanding checklist and to extend the landing gear before landing.
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.
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.

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.
Oct 14, 2009 Albuquerque, NM N211LC Incident substantial The mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection.
Jul 01, 2009 Santa Teresa, NM N2118S Incident substantial
The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status…

The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.

Apr 20, 2009 Moab, UT N367N Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering …

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers.

Jan 10, 2009 Albuquerque, NM N211LC Incident substantial The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff.
Dec 24, 2008 Santa Fe, NM N732DK Incident substantial
The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the cros…

The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds.

May 11, 2007 The Dalles, OR N66CE Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear.
Apr 21, 2006 Henryville, IN N732AN Incident substantial
The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated …

The pilot selected an empty fuel tank during the approach which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident were the trees that the airplane contacted during the forced landing.

Sep 24, 2005 Las Animas, CO N94263 Incident substantial
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for…

the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.

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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