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
Nov 06, 2010 Baggs, WY N6179Y Incident substantial The failure of a connecting rod cap retaining bolt during cruise flight, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
Oct 25, 2010 Presidio, TX N200WT Incident substantial A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion for undetermined reasons.
Sep 17, 2010 Coeur d'Alene, ID N111NA Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in…

The pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance with mountainous terrain while maneuvering in an area of low cloud ceilings.

Apr 28, 2010 Fuquay-Varina, NC N110KM Incident substantial The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind resulting in an overrun.
Apr 03, 2010 Truckee, CA N4137C Incident substantial The pilot's failure to identify the snow-covered runway, which resulted in an off-runway landing and subsequent collision with a berm.
Jul 07, 2009 Corona, CA N5287A Incident substantial The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 09, 2009 Edinburg, TX N127TC Fatal (1) destroyed A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to select a suitable alternate landing site.
Nov 09, 2008 Lubbock, TX N6267Y Incident minor
An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing …

An unidentified anomaly within the airplane's electrical system. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear.

Sep 10, 2008 Oakland, CA N6278C Incident substantial
A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Con…

A loss of engine power while maneuvering due to the disintegration of the number two main bearing, which resulted in a fracture of the crankshaft. Contributing to the accident was inadequate maintenance.

May 15, 2008 Ucayali, PE OB-1203 Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Apr 25, 2008 Coaldale, NV N6182N Incident substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after encountering an unknown object on the dirt runway.
Dec 08, 2007 Bloomfield, KY N5431C Fatal (2) substantial
the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's l…

the pilot exceeded the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in the in-flight break up. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of control in-flight due to spatial disorientation.

Sep 01, 2007 San Jose, CA N5479A Minor substantial The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply that resulted in fuel starvation.
Aug 19, 2007 Old Bridge, NJ N6654N Incident substantial The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation during approach.
Jul 03, 2007 Loveland, CO N5129C Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted, and his failure to use the BEFORE LAND…

The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear. Contributing factors were the pilot's attention being diverted, and his failure to use the BEFORE LANDING checklist.

Jun 05, 2007 Bakersfield, CA N6973N Incident substantial The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a loss of directional control. Factors included the crosswind and gusty wind condition.
Apr 01, 2007 Oakland, CA N81PC Incident substantial Collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Mar 16, 2007 Barstow, CA N628TT Incident substantial The pilot's failure to properly execute the manual landing gear extension procedures.
Dec 31, 2006 Albany, GA N5093A Serious (2) substantial The loss of engine power during cruise flight due to a fractured crankshaft, resulting in an off-airport forced landing in a muddy field.
Dec 19, 2006 Austin, TX N5434C Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while executing an instrument approach for undetermined reasons.
Nov 21, 2006 Caldwell, NJ N210MP Incident substantial
The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Contributing to the …

The private pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude/clearance, and the flight instructor's failure to take remedial action. Contributing to the accident was the night light conditions.

Aug 20, 2006 San Angelo, TX N6602C Incident substantial The failure of the landing gear to extend as result of a frayed electrical wire.
Jul 22, 2006 Truckee, CA N6686N Incident substantial the pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed.
May 29, 2006 Santa Fe, NM N7353C Serious (1) substantial
the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airpla…

the loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and failure to refuel the airplane.

Apr 20, 2006 Arkansas City, KS N7617N Serious (2) destroyed the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the guide wire resulting in the airplane striking the wire and subsequently impacting the terrain.
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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