Cessna T210M Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 189 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

189

All Events

84

Incidents

33

Minor

18

Serious

54

Fatal (95 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 24, 2011 Independence, MO N6149B Minor substantial
Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft a…

Latent dimensional discrepancies related to the engine crankcase main bearing saddle bores, which precipitated the fatigue failure of the crankshaft and a complete loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the engine manufacturer's failure to properly identify and address the crankcase discrepancies when the engine was rebuilt.

Dec 06, 2010 Ogden, UT N77CF Serious (1) substantial
The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than publis…

The pilot did not maintain clearance from obstacles after descending below the published approach decision height when visibility was less than published approach minimums due to heavy ground fog and he did not execute a missed approach after failing to establish a stabilized approach inside of the final approach fix.

Aug 13, 2010 Put-in-Bay, OH N14AW Minor substantial A total loss of engine power while on final approach for undetermined reasons.
Jul 29, 2010 Shell Lake, WI N701PS Incident substantial The collision with the deer during landing roll.
Aug 22, 2009 Dalton, GA N732MM Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring.
Apr 24, 2009 Hanford, CA N6584B Incident substantial
A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the…

A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart.

Dec 31, 2008 Fort Collins, CO N732YK Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank before landing.
Nov 22, 2008 Hanford, CA N732XS Incident substantial The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing.
Oct 04, 2008 Savannah, GA N11PC Incident substantial A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.
Jul 17, 2008 Van Horn, TX N6882B Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landin…

The pilot's failure to maintain altitude due to his diverted attention. Contributing to the accident was complications manually extending the landing gear.

Mar 11, 2008 Abbeville, LA N732RR Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbule…

The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident were the prevailing clouds, rain, and turbulence.

Nov 28, 2007 Tulsa, OK N3NG Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). Contributing to the accident were the loss of aircraft electrical powe…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power transmission line(s). Contributing to the accident were the loss of aircraft electrical power, diverted attention, and the night conditions.

Sep 24, 2007 Moriarty, NM N732XE Fatal (1) destroyed
the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator t…

the instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the landing, improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the improper airplane configuration for the attempted go-around.

Mar 07, 2007 Boulder City, NV N6520B Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion.
Jan 29, 2007 Haddock, GA N761RS Fatal (1) substantial Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Dec 25, 2006 Broomfield, CO N6051N Incident substantial
the failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up …

the failure of the mechanic to comply with the required replacement schedule resulting in the failure of the hydraulic line and the resulting gear up landing.

Nov 24, 2006 Las Vegas, NV N977SA Incident substantial fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's inadequate fuel consumption calculations and his failure to refuel the airplane during the cross-country flight,.
Sep 22, 2006 Delta, UT N732PC Minor substantial A loss of engine power for an undetermined reason during cruise flight.
Jun 25, 2006 Hayward, CA N761GW Incident substantial A loss of power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 25, 2006 Hayward, CA N761GW Fatal The passenger's failure to see and avoid the rotating propeller.
Jan 29, 2006 Murfreesboro, TN N761ZV Serious (1) destroyed
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a precautionary landing following a reported failure (undetermined) of the elevator trim contr…

The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during a precautionary landing following a reported failure (undetermined) of the elevator trim control system.

Dec 21, 2005 North Lima, OH N761WY Incident substantial The pilot not maintaining airspeed and directional control during the landing. Factors were the snow covered soft terrain the airplane nosed over on.
Nov 16, 2005 Salt Lake City, UT N6029N Incident substantial
A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to use the before landing checklist. A facto…

A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper in-flight decision not to use the before landing checklist. A factor which contributed to the accident was the improper position of the mixture control.

Aug 07, 2005 Kissimmee, FL N732WN Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inaccurate fuel consumption calculations and subsequent fuel exhaustion.
Jul 14, 2005 TwentyninePalms, CA N210NS Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to verify the current local wind condition that resulted in his selection of the wrong runway and an inadvertent downwind landing,…

the pilot's failure to verify the current local wind condition that resulted in his selection of the wrong runway and an inadvertent downwind landing, a runway overrun and a ground collision with objects. A factor in the accident was the short runway and its dirt surface, which reduced brake effectiveness.

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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