Cessna T210 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 792 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

792

All Events

358

Incidents

151

Minor

89

Serious

192

Fatal (401 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Sep 01, 2001 Watsonville, CA N6877M Fatal (1) substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Aug 16, 2001 Fargo, ND N6410N Incident substantial the emegency procedure not followed by the pilot.
Aug 12, 2001 INNSBRUCK, AU N645LS Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jul 28, 2001 Spanish Fork, UT N6798B Minor substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty c…

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a loss of control during landing. A contributing factor was the gusty crosswind.

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.

Jul 15, 2001 Marble Canyon, AZ N732RC Minor substantial
The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of cont…

The pilot's failure to use all the available runway and his failure to follow the prescribed short field takeoff procedure resulting in a loss of control during the takeoff roll. Factors were the short, rough, and rising runway, and the soft dirt surrounding the runway.

Jul 07, 2001 Narsarsuaq, GL N732LX Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 03, 2001 LYONS, CO N6886R Fatal (3) destroyed
The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terr…

The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and his continued flight into adverse weather condition resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing factors were the fog, low ceilings and the pilot's lack of recent experience.

May 27, 2001 Portland, OR N761DL Incident substantial A burst hydraulic line and consequent total loss of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear, which disabled landing gear operation.
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.
Apr 14, 2001 Kent, OH N6359Y Minor substantial
The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing. Factors were the improper use of the flight controls by the pilot/owner, the cross…

The flight instructor's inadequate supervision during the landing. Factors were the improper use of the flight controls by the pilot/owner, the crosswind, and the muddy terrain.

Apr 06, 2001 Abilene, TX N555HG Incident substantial
the loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing …

the loss of engine power while on final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selector. A contributing factor was the elevated runway edge.

Mar 10, 2001 Howard, CO N222ED Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contrib…

the pilot's continuation of a VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were his failure to obtain a preflight weather briefing, and his failure to obtain any in-flight weather advisories.

Mar 10, 2001 BREVARD, NC N2172S Serious (4) substantial an in-flight collision with a tree. Factors in this accident were the pilot's inadequate planned approach and excessive airspeed on the approach.
Feb 03, 2001 Kelseyville, CA N761SE Incident substantial
The failure of the pilot to comply with emergency procedures contained in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, which resulted in an excessively rich mixtur…

The failure of the pilot to comply with emergency procedures contained in the Pilot's Operating Handbook, which resulted in an excessively rich mixture and loss of engine power.

Dec 26, 2000 COLORADO CITY, AZ N4729C Minor substantial the pilot's improper preflight and failure to refuel the airplane.
Nov 24, 2000 CHIHUAHUA, MX N1963U Serious (2) substantial Investigation pending
Nov 17, 2000 MADISON, WI N29233 Incident substantial The cause of the loss of engine power is undetermined. Factors in the accident included the fence and the localizer antennas.
Nov 11, 2000 Kankakee, IL N9528Y Serious (1) substantial
The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failur…

The unsuitable terrain encountered by the pilot during the emergency landing. Factors to the accident were the loss of engine power due to the failure of the crankshaft, the pilot misjudging the descent glide path, and the presence of the highway embankment during the landing roll.

Oct 29, 2000 SANTA TERESA, NM N5170Y Serious (1) substantial
the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making i…

the pilot's failure to follow procedures/directives and lower the landing gear for landing. Contributing factors were the damaged propellers making it impossible to perform a go-around, the inadvertent stall to the runway, and the pilot being in a state of fatigue.

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.
Aug 28, 2000 COUNCIL, ID N6993N Minor substantial
the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took plac…

the fatigue failure of the crankshaft due to improper overhaul procedures. Factors include a soft area in the field where the forced landing took place.

Aug 14, 2000 ADDISON, TX N59287 Incident substantial
the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landin…

the electrical wire bundle fire during approach, which tripped the hydraulic motor circuit breaker resulting in collapse of the landing gear on landing.

Aug 08, 2000 SALZBURG, AU DEEGM Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 11, 2000 ATHENS, TX N2244R Fatal (1) destroyed the pilot's inadvertent stall during initial takeoff climb.
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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