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 07, 2015 Oneonta, NY N59024 Serious (1) substantial The pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Mar 28, 2009 Madera, CA N2445S Serious (2) substantial
A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fue…

A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff.

May 19, 2006 Battle Ground, WA N131HM Serious (1) destroyed
the pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the…

the pilot's excessive airspeed and exceeding the proper touchdown point during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and subsequent overrun of the runway. Factors contributing to the accident included the fence, the trees and the pilot's failure to perform an aborted landing.

May 18, 2006 Chico, CA N212DW Serious (1) substantial The loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard.
Sep 27, 2004 Kingman, KS N2027S Serious (2) substantial
The lack of engine oil due to the mechanic's improper maintenance in not securing the loose "B" nut for the oil pressure line to the turbocharger lead…

The lack of engine oil due to the mechanic's improper maintenance in not securing the loose "B" nut for the oil pressure line to the turbocharger leading to the loss of engine power while maneuvering. An additional cause was the unsuitable terrain the pilot encountered during the forced landing. A factor was the terrace the nose wheel impacted and subsequently nosed over.

Feb 01, 2004 Goodyear, AZ N2234S Serious (2) substantial The pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
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.
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.
Oct 01, 1997 GT. BARRINGTON, MA N29134 Serious (2) substantial slippage of the number 2 main bearing for undetermined reason(s) which resulted in a broken crankshaft.
Aug 31, 1996 GLOBE, AZ N2059S Serious (1) substantial fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and improper fuel tank selection.
Feb 04, 1994 ARCATA, CA N93159 Serious (2) substantial
fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his failure to correctly monitor the aircraft's fuel system and to position…

fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his failure to correctly monitor the aircraft's fuel system and to position the selector valve on a tank containing fuel.

Aug 18, 1993 CHEYENNE, WY N2125S Serious (2) substantial AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Nov 20, 1990 CLOVIS, NM N22054 Serious (1) destroyed
AN INADVERTENT DESCENT INTO THE GROUND WHILE CONDUCTING A NON-PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACH, AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT FAILING TO STOP HIS DESCENT AT M…

AN INADVERTENT DESCENT INTO THE GROUND WHILE CONDUCTING A NON-PRECISION INSTRUMENT APPROACH, AS A RESULT OF THE PILOT FAILING TO STOP HIS DESCENT AT MDA. A FACTOR IS LOW VISIBILITY DUE TO FOG.

Jun 06, 1990 MARBLE CANYON, AZ N732KD Serious (2) substantial
INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN ATTEMPTING A GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SURROU…

INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT AND HIS DELAY IN ATTEMPTING A GO-AROUND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE SURROUNDING TERRAIN, UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, AND OBJECTS BEYOND THE RUNWAY AND OVERRUN AREA.

May 12, 1989 UPLAND, CA N5368V Serious (1) substantial
INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND, THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. FACTORS WERE THE PRIVATE PILOT DID NOT SWITCH THE FUEL TANKS AND…

INADEQUATE IN-FLIGHT PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND, THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT. FACTORS WERE THE PRIVATE PILOT DID NOT SWITCH THE FUEL TANKS AND THE INSTRUCTOR DID NOT CATCH IT.

Apr 24, 1987 LUFKIN, TX N4637Q Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 08, 1987 EL CAJON, CA N5275V Serious Investigation pending
Dec 06, 1986 LAWTON, MI N999WF Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 10, 1985 HESPERIA, CA N210NF Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 08, 1983 HERMISTON, OR N393AC Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 05, 1982 LANSING, IL N2546S Serious (3) substantial Investigation pending
Feb 05, 1982 LUVERNE, AL N123WL Serious (1) 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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