Cessna T210N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 245 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

245

All Events

112

Incidents

47

Minor

27

Serious

58

Fatal (129 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 21, 2025 Crosby, TX N93HP Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 22, 2025 Fayetteville, AR N4795C Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 02, 2023 San Luis Obispo, CA N29TR Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
Jan 27, 2023 Murrieta, CA N4758C Serious (1) substantial
A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maint…

A loss of engine power during the turn from base to final for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not maintain traffic pattern altitude, which resulted in the off-airport landing.

Aug 25, 2022 Georgetown, DE N5132C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear before landing. Contributing to the accident was an inoperative landing gear warning horn.
May 17, 2022 Denver, CO N210SD Incident substantial The main landing gear collapsed during landing for reasons that could not be determined.
Feb 10, 2022 Honesdale, PA N5276C Minor substantial The pilot’s failure to attain the proper touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun and collision with terrain.
Sep 28, 2021 East Sparta, OH N1925U Incident substantial A total loss of engine power due to a fatigue failure of the No. 2 cylinder exhaust valve.
Apr 15, 2018 Colorado Springs, CO N6988N Minor substantial The pilot's inadequate in-flight fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
Feb 25, 2018 Oudtshoorn, SF ZS-KOM Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 12, 2017 Grayslake, IL N5300A Incident substantial
The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine exa…

The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to inadequate oil lubrication for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident engine examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have caused a lack of lubrication.

Oct 23, 2017 Eagle, CO N5129C Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion.
Sep 15, 2017 Watsonville, CA N5391A Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a bounced landing and subsequent nose gear separation.
Apr 24, 2017 Banning, CA N6218Y Minor substantial
The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the …

The pilot's improper energy management during an emergency landing approach that was prompted by an engine power loss. The specific reason(s) for the power loss and the improper energy management could not be determined based on available evidence.

Nov 29, 2015 Avalon, CA N99210 Minor substantial The pilot's delay in aborting the landing, resulting in a runway overrun and nose over.
Nov 19, 2015 La Verne, CA N91HC Serious (1) substantial The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
Sep 13, 2014 Gaithersburg, MD N5132C Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long lan…

The pilot’s failure to execute a missed approach after recognizing that the airplane was not aligned with the wet runway, which resulted in a long landing with a tailwind and a subsequent runway overrun.

Apr 30, 2014 Para, BR PR-WCO Fatal (2) destroyed <br /><br />
Jun 14, 2013 Salmon, ID N6993N Incident substantial The pilot's decision to land on a wet grass airstrip, which resulted in a main landing gear collapse after a collision with rough terrain.
Mar 25, 2013 Roma, Australia, AS VH-MEQ Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Aug 22, 2012 Boulder, CO N85S Minor substantial The pilot’s decision to continue the unstable approach, which resulted in a loss of control during landing and a runway excursion.
Aug 17, 2012 Bakersfield, CA N6493N Incident substantial A partial loss of engine power during the initial climb due to an in-flight fire of undetermined origin.
Feb 25, 2012 Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, MX N6YY Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 05, 2011 Amarillo, TX N829MB Serious (2) substantial
A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would…

A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.

Jun 18, 2011 Armonk, NY N210KW Fatal (4) substantial
The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced…

The pilot's decision to depart on the flight with a suspected mechanical deficiency and his subsequent decision to fly the final approach at a reduced power setting. Contributing to the accident was the improper timing of the magneto(s) that resulted in a severe detonation event.

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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