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
Dec 12, 2016 Mecca, CA N761SZ Serious (1) substantial The total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach, which necessitated a gear-up landing on unsuitable terrain.
Apr 06, 2014 Lee's Summit, MO N761BT Serious (2) substantial
The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a so…

The pilots’ inadequate preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, a loss of engine power, and a forced landing on a soft field. Contributing to the accident was the flying pilot’s improper use of flaps during the forced landing.

Sep 03, 2012 Tillatoba, MS N761YN Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total …

The pilot's improper fuel management and his decision to continue flight in deteriorating weather conditions with low fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.

Sep 05, 2011 Saratoga, WY N761NZ Serious (4) substantial
A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anom…

A loss of engine power during an attempted go-around for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

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.

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.

Apr 13, 2005 Phoenix, AZ N732SY Serious (1) substantial a loss of power for undetermined reasons.
Jul 07, 2001 Narsarsuaq, GL N732LX Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1996 GRASS VALLEY, CA N8683M Serious (1) destroyed fuel starvation for an undetermined reason.
Jul 25, 1994 TYLER, TX N823RH Serious (1) substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL.
May 14, 1994 BURLINGTON, IA N6737B Serious (2) destroyed fuel exhaustion resulting from the failure of the pilot to refuel en route.
Jan 27, 1994 OLATHE, KS N1215M Serious (1) substantial
the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portio…

the pilot's failure to follow procedures and directives regarding the positioning of the fuel tank selector to the fullest tank for the landing portion of flight.

Apr 19, 1991 LITTLETON, CO N761CM Serious (2) destroyed
IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE OVERHAULED TURBOCHARGER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND BOOST PUMP. FAC…

IMPROPER REASSEMBLY OF THE OVERHAULED TURBOCHARGER BY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL AND BOOST PUMP. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND UNSUITABLE TERRAIN IN THE EMERGENCY LANDING AREA.

Jul 01, 1990 KIOWA, KS N1273M Serious (4) destroyed THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE DURING TAKEOFF.
Oct 31, 1988 CLARKSVILLE, AR N1357M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1988 CARSON, CA N732QZ Serious (1) destroyed
THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK BY SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FULLEST TANK. CO…

THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK BY SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FULLEST TANK. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION OF THE RIGHT WING TANK AS A RESULT OF FUEL SIPHONING.

Sep 14, 1986 MC ALESTER, OK N7568M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 12, 1984 GORMAN, CA N6192B Serious (1) 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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