Cessna T210N Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 245 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 1997 | CHICAGO, IL | N7134J | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Undetermined. |
| Nov 30, 1996 | SCOTTSDALE, AZ | N4788C | Serious (5) | destroyed |
detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landi…detonation/pre-ignition for unknown reason(s), which resulted in failure of the number two piston, loss of engine power, and a subsequent forced landing on rough/uneven desert terrain. |
| Nov 15, 1996 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N5083C | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to set the altimeter to the current setting given by the controller resulting in the aircraft altimeter reading 260 feet higher th…the pilot's failure to set the altimeter to the current setting given by the controller resulting in the aircraft altimeter reading 260 feet higher than the actual aircraft altitude. Factors involved were pilot fatigue, weather conditions at approach minimums, and a tailwind. |
| 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. |
| Jul 22, 1996 | SUNNYSIDE, WA | N6439N | Minor | substantial |
inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and high vegetation (brush and sm…inadequate preflight by the pilot, and subsequent fuel exhaustion. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and high vegetation (brush and small trees) in the emergency landing area. |
| 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. |
| Apr 11, 1996 | PARADISE, CA | N9820Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to follow landing gear extension procedures by not confirming that the gear was fully extended prior to touchdown. A contributing…the pilot's failure to follow landing gear extension procedures by not confirming that the gear was fully extended prior to touchdown. A contributing factor was the interference/alteration of the pilot's customary habit pattern due to his response to a passenger's request for a decrease in the descent rate. |
| Feb 24, 1996 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N1775U | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing. The adverse wind conditio…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain control of the aircraft during the landing. The adverse wind condition was a related factor. |
| Jan 12, 1996 | LOUISVILLE, KY | N5218A | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination a…the pilot's misjudgment of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion during final approach to the destination airport. Factors relating to the accident were: terrain conditions and vehicles in the emergency landing area. |
| Dec 21, 1995 | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | N5083C | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbochar…the failure of the turbocharger, caused by a unapproved rebuild of the turbocharger which contained automotive parts. Debris from the failed turbocharger damaged the oil pump resulting in lack of engine lubrication. |
| Dec 08, 1995 | MODESTO, CA | N214BD | Incident | destroyed |
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a force…the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, due to an inadequate supply of fuel, followed by a forced landing in an area of trees. Darkness was a related factor. |
| Nov 22, 1995 | OCALA, FL | N210PW | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND (CFI) OF THE CESSNA, N210PW, TO SEE AND AVOID THE PIPER, N2114P. |
| Jun 17, 1995 | FORT STOCKTON, TX | XBGPJ | Minor | substantial |
THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE WEATHE…THE FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT BECOMING LOST/DISORIENTED. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING AND THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS. |
| Jun 11, 1995 | FALL RIVER MILL, CA | N5436Y | Serious (1) | destroyed | Fatigue failure of the No. 2 lower connecting rod bolt as a result of improper torque during the last engine overhaul. |
| Jun 01, 1995 | MONKTON, VT | N4602U | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical p…failure of the pilot to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from mountainous terrain. Factors related to the accident were: loss of electrical power for undetermined reason(s), darkness, and the mountainous terrain. |
| May 27, 1995 | HOMESTEAD, FL | N6167Y | Minor | substantial |
BINDING (MECHANICAL) OF THE RIGHT ELEVATOR WITH THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFTER COLLISION WITH A DOG AT THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER DURING R…BINDING (MECHANICAL) OF THE RIGHT ELEVATOR WITH THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER AFTER COLLISION WITH A DOG AT THE RIGHT HORIZONTAL STABILIZER DURING ROTATION. THE DEFORMATION OF THE STABILIZER REDUCED THE PILOT-IN-COMMMAND'S ABILITY TO OPERATE THE ELEVATOR. |
| Mar 07, 1995 | ROCKFORD, IL | N6622N | Incident | substantial | A DISCONNECT OF THE ALTERNATOR BELT, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A DOWN AND LOCKED CONDITION OF THE GEAR WITH THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM. |
| Nov 14, 1994 | MONTGOMERY, AL | N146U | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 16, 1994 | SANTA TERESA, NM | N199CH | Incident | substantial | A POWER LOSS DUE TO ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAILURE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING. |
| Feb 16, 1994 | EMMETT, ID | N5182Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FUEL EXHAUSTION AND THE TAILWIND. |
| Feb 08, 1994 | HAVRE, MT | N5520A | Incident | substantial | AN UNDETERMINED LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jan 20, 1994 | HAYESVILLE, NC | N6191N | Incident | substantial | THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF NO. 2 EXHAUST VALVE WHICH RESULTED FROM EXCESSIVE HEAT AND WEAR TO THE VALVE STEM. A FACTOR WAS THE DARK NIGHT. |
| Aug 31, 1993 | LAKE IN THE HIL, IL | N6649N | Incident | substantial | CHAFING OF A FUEL SYSTEM LINE. |
| Aug 26, 1993 | SPRINGDALE, AR | N6142Y | Incident | substantial |
THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST, A…THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION AND THE IMPROPER USE OF THE FUEL SELECTOR. FACTORS WERE THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST, AND THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |