Cessna T210M Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 189 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2005 | Phoenix, AZ | N732SY | Serious (1) | substantial | a loss of power for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 01, 2005 | Shallotte, NC | C-GVVS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 14, 2005 | Mesa, AZ | N761YH | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to use the emergency gear extension procedure to manually extend the landing gear to the down and locked position. |
| Nov 05, 2004 | Lomita, CA | N732RW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's mismanagement and inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Jul 04, 2004 | Mallard Creek, ID | N761TD | Incident | substantial | Improper touchdown during landing. A factor contributing to the accident was soft ground conditions. |
| May 30, 2004 | Santa Rosa, CA | N121JR | Incident | substantial |
Maintenance personnel's improper installation and servicing of a retaining ring, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear door actuator and f…Maintenance personnel's improper installation and servicing of a retaining ring, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear door actuator and failure of the landing gear extension system during landing. |
| Feb 28, 2004 | Grape Creek, TX | N50MC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain a…The pilot's improper in-flight planning, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. |
| Aug 10, 2003 | Hialeah, FL | N86PH | Incident | substantial |
Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue…Spinning of the crankshaft No. 2 main bearing for undetermined reasons resulting in damage to the aft cheek of the No. 2 main bearing journal, fatigue failure of the crankshaft cheek, failure of the engine in cruise flight, and damage to the airplane during the subsequent forced landing on unsuitable terrain.. |
| Jul 05, 2003 | Essex, MT | N761QN | Incident | substantial | The unexpected transit of a deer across the runway which impacted the aircraft during the pilot's aborted landing. |
| Jul 02, 2003 | Aspen, CO | N761XE | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, …the failure of the landing gear actuator switch. Factors relating to the accident were the false landing gear indication, the precautionary landing, and the improper maintenance adjustment performed on the landing gear switch prior to the accident flight. |
| Nov 25, 2002 | Lakeland, FL | N6026N | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 01, 2002 | Laramie, WY | N210HC | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting a low altitude maneuver. Contributing …the pilot's improper inflight planning/decision, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance while attempting a low altitude maneuver. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, the airplane’s low altitude, and the pilot's lack of total instrument time. |
| Jul 24, 2002 | Urrao, CO | HK-3824P | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 16, 2002 | Grass Valley, CA | N761HP | Minor | substantial |
The failure of the right main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A f…The failure of the right main landing gear wheel, which resulted in the pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing rollout. A factor in the accident was the failure of maintenance personnel to inspect the wheel in accordance with maintenance manual instructions. |
| May 13, 2002 | GROVELAND, CA | N761LX | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nat…a catastrophic engine failure due to the fatigue fracture and failure of the crankshaft. A factor contributing to the accident was the unsuitable nature of the mountainous terrain for a successful forced landing. The precipitating cause of the fatigue fracture could not be determined. |
| Dec 25, 2001 | SANTA ROSA, CA | N1309M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision resulting in miscalculation of fuel consumption, fuel exhaustion and loss of engine p…The pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning/decision resulting in miscalculation of fuel consumption, fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors were rough terrain in a vineyard, power lines in the landing area, and night time. |
| Oct 30, 2001 | Salem, IL | N761UV | Incident | substantial | The ruptured hydraulic hose. |
| Sep 01, 2001 | Watsonville, CA | N6877M | Fatal (1) | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Aug 12, 2001 | INNSBRUCK, AU | N645LS | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 2001 | Spanish Fork, UT | N6798B | Minor | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty c…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind. |
| Jul 15, 2001 | Marble Canyon, AZ | N732RC | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of cont…The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding the runway. |
| Jul 07, 2001 | Narsarsuaq, GL | N732LX | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2001 | Portland, OR | N761DL | Incident | substantial | A burst hydraulic line and consequent total loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear, which disabled landing gear operation. |
| Apr 06, 2001 | Abilene, TX | N555HG | Incident | substantial |
the loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing …the loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the elevated runway edge. |
| Feb 03, 2001 | Kelseyville, CA | N761SE | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the pilot to comply with emergency procedures contained in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, which resulted in an excessively rich mixtur…The failure of the pilot to comply with emergency procedures contained in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture and loss of engine power. |