Cessna T210N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 245 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Feb 01, 2006 | Rome, GA | N2134U | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper fuel management resulting in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. |
| May 28, 2005 | Smith Center, KS | N6366Y | Incident | — |
Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resultin…Failure of the Piper airplane pilot to obtain visual separation from the Cessna airplane rolling out after landing on the intersecting runway resulting in a collision between the two aircraft. A contributing factor was the evasive maneuver attempted be the pilot of the Cessna. |
| Jan 30, 2005 | Glendale, AZ | N1164U | Incident | substantial | The airplane was struck by lightning during the approach to land. |
| Oct 16, 2004 | Seven Points, TX | N11FB | Incident | substantial |
The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced l…The loss of engine power due to the failure of the number one connecting rod. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 05, 2004 | Spanish Fork, UT | N5408A | Incident | substantial |
the improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors include…the improper reassembly of the engine following major overhaul (application of Permatex over entire crankcase surfaces). Contributing factors included the number 2 main bearing and crankshaft shifting forward, causing the alternator drive shaft and other accessory gears to fail, which disabled the camshaft. |
| Dec 21, 2003 | Marfa, TX | N4689Y | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Nov 10, 2003 | Johnstown, CO | N6961N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. Factors contributing to the accident were the gusting crosswinds. |
| Jun 13, 2003 | Tribune, KS | N210MP | Incident | substantial |
The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal wa…The in-flight separation of the turbocharger exhaust band clamp resulting in an in-flight fire and uncommanded landing gear extension. Also causal was the improper maintenance by unknown personnel. |
| Aug 26, 2002 | Glastonbury, CT | N4908C | Incident | substantial | A partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor in the airplane's damage was the standing corn. |
| May 28, 2002 | Orlando, FL | N4672Y | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's inadequate planning decision that resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jan 22, 2002 | Chicago, IL | N4785U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and…the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the pilot excessive rotation during takeoff and the crosswind. |
| Dec 20, 2001 | San Diego, CA | N7AL | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual…The pilot's failure to land on the runway with sufficient runway remaining as a result of his improper IFR procedure by his failure to maintain visual contact with the runway environment, and to execute a missed approach. |
| Aug 16, 2001 | Fargo, ND | N6410N | Incident | substantial | the emegency procedure not followed by the pilot. |
| Jul 21, 2001 | Amarillo, TX | N6114A | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended and locked before landing. A contributing factor was a tripped landing gear motor ci…the pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was extended and locked before landing. A contributing factor was a tripped landing gear motor circuit breaker, which resulted in the failure of the main landing gear to fully extend and lock. |
| May 04, 2001 | TRUCKEE, CA | N6425N | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent and his failure to maintain directioinal control during landing. |
| Oct 05, 2000 | CAHOKIA, IL | N4673C | Incident | substantial | aircraft control not being maintained by the inattentive pilot during the taxi. A factor to the accident was the soft terrain condition. |
| Jun 12, 2000 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | N7426N | Incident | substantial | the unlocked main landing gear and the manual gear extension not performed by the pilot. The electrical system failure was a contributing factor. |
| Feb 23, 1998 | COVINGTON, GA | N1734U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a …the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and/or improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and a forced landing. Soft/wet terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor. |
| Oct 01, 1997 | FARGO, ND | N5168A | Incident | substantial |
the circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended pos…the circuit breaker for the hydraulic pump popped during gear extension which resulting in the failure of the landing gear to lock in the extended position. |
| Nov 05, 1996 | GRAND PRAIRIE, TX | N6546N | Incident | substantial |
failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of eng…failure of the pilot to ensure that the fuel selector was positioned to a tank with sufficient fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate preflight, false indication from the right fuel quantity gauge, and the lack of suitable terrain in the forced landing area. |
| Sep 02, 1996 | WADSWORTH, OH | N6614Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, during the landing. Factors related to the accident…the pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed, and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point, during the landing. Factors related to the accident were: dusk light conditions, and a tailwind. |
| Apr 28, 1996 | BEAUMONT, TX | N9403Y | Incident | substantial | Fuel exhaustion due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |