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
Jul 08, 1994 BEAVER ISLAND, MI N88XH Fatal (2) destroyed
Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to flight into known instrument meteorological conditions; factors in the accident were the fog and…

Spatial disorientation of the pilot-in-command due to flight into known instrument meteorological conditions; factors in the accident were the fog and low ceiling.

Feb 03, 1994 PRENTISS, MS N6572M Fatal (2) destroyed
A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The num…

A total loss of engine power due to the number five piston crown structure sustaining detonation/pre-ignition damage for undetermined reasons. The number two connecting rod and rod bolts failed due to an oil distress event. This resulted in a subsequent in-flight collision with trees and terrain while attempting a forced landing at night.

Feb 16, 1993 COALINGA, CA N761NE Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOTS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND HIS FAILURE TO SELECT A CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH WOULD ENSURE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING THE NIGHT CR…

THE PILOTS INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PLANNING AND HIS FAILURE TO SELECT A CRUISE ALTITUDE WHICH WOULD ENSURE ADEQUATE TERRAIN CLEARANCE DURING THE NIGHT CROSS COUNTRY. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE MOUNTAINOUS NATURE OF THE TERRAIN AND THE DARK NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS

Mar 02, 1991 TAOS, NM N761MU Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO INITIATE FLIGHT INTO FREEZING RAIN WHICH RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL ICING THAT EXCEEDED THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN FL…

THE PILOT'S DECISION TO INITIATE FLIGHT INTO FREEZING RAIN WHICH RESULTED IN STRUCTURAL ICING THAT EXCEEDED THE ABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO MAINTAIN FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS: IMPROPER DEICING.

Jan 26, 1991 SACRAMENTO, CA N210TW Fatal (1) destroyed A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS AND THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED DURING THE ENSUING EMERGENCY LANDING.
Jan 06, 1991 SACRAMENTO, CA N6148B Fatal (1) destroyed
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE FLYING IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATIO…

THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE WHILE FLYING IN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND SPATIAL DISORIENTATION OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS DIVERSION OF THE PILOT'S ATTENTION TO NAVIGATIONAL TASKS SECONDS BEFORE THE LOSS OF CONTROL.

Oct 25, 1990 CARBONDALE, CO N761TW Fatal (2) destroyed FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO SEE-AND-AVOID THE POWER LINE.
Oct 07, 1988 CLOVIS, NM N732QP Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1988 PROSSER, WA N1817M Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1987 PACOIMA, CA N112DW Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 05, 1987 ALBUQERQUE, NM N6577B Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 20, 1985 KANSAS CITY, MO N761YS Fatal (1) Investigation pending
Sep 22, 1984 COLLEYVILLE, TX N761LR Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1984 SKAMANIA, WA N191WB Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 24, 1984 BLOOMSBURG, PA N73TE Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 07, 1984 SIDNEY, MT N7399M Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 08, 1983 EAST SOUND, WA N761PW Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 06, 1983 WHITE LK TWNSHP, MI N761RN Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 05, 1983 BANNER ELK, NC N761VK Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Sep 19, 1983 SANTA ANA, CA N8052M Fatal (1) minor Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1983 SALT LAKE CITY, UT N6140B Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 28, 1982 ROBERTSON, WY N6252B Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 28, 1982 RESERVE, NM N732SK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 1982 TREMONTON, UT N6011N Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 29, 1982 COTTAGE GROVE, OR N761ZY Fatal (2) destroyed 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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