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
Dec 24, 1988 NORCO, CA N94210 Fatal (2) destroyed ACCIDENT WAS THAT THE PILOT BECAME DISORIENTED AND WAS UNABLE TO ARREST THE ENSUING DESCENDING SPIRALING TURN.
Dec 17, 1988 BUENA PARK, CA N4675Q Fatal (2) destroyed
THE PILOT USED POOR JUDGEMENT IN BEGINNING THE FLIGHT WITH INADEQUATE FUEL; HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW NORMAL V.F.R. PROCEDURES; AND HIS POOR PREFLIGHT INS…

THE PILOT USED POOR JUDGEMENT IN BEGINNING THE FLIGHT WITH INADEQUATE FUEL; HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW NORMAL V.F.R. PROCEDURES; AND HIS POOR PREFLIGHT INSPECTION.
Nov 24, 1988 CORTEZ, CO N6105R Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1988 SHEPERDSVILLE, KY N732WC Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 05, 1988 CAMARILLO, CA N777HS Minor substantial PILOT OF N8219J USED POOR JUDGEMENT WHEN SHE ELECTED TO EXECUTE THE HIGH SPEED TAXI OPERATION.
Oct 31, 1988 CLARKSVILLE, AR N1357M Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Oct 21, 1988 ROGERS, AR N6191R Fatal (2) destroyed
CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER BECOMING DISORIENTED.…

CONTINUED FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL AFTER BECOMING DISORIENTED. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS WERE: DARK NIGHT, LOW CEILINGS, FOG, DRIZZLE, OBSCURATION, AND FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO DIVERT TO AN ALTERNATE DESTINATION.
Oct 07, 1988 CLOVIS, NM N732QP Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 06, 1988 PRICE, UT N7335N Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 1988 PROSSER, WA N1817M Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1988 ENNIS, MT N6132R Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 19, 1988 SANTA PAULA, CA N1199U Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 15, 1988 CULVER CITY, CA N9746Y Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 25, 1988 HUNTINGTON BCH, CA N8273M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 14, 1988 CARSON, CA N732QZ Serious (1) destroyed
THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK BY SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FULLEST TANK. CO…

THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AS OUTLINED IN THE PILOT OPERATING HANDBOOK BY SWITCHING THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FULLEST TANK. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL EXHAUSTION OF THE RIGHT WING TANK AS A RESULT OF FUEL SIPHONING.
Jul 12, 1988 BAKERSFIELD, CA N60856 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jul 02, 1988 WASHINGTON, DC N6286U Incident minor IMPROPER MAINTENANCE RESULTING IN THE ROUTING OF WIRE WHICH CAUSED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND INFLIGHT SMOKE.
Jul 01, 1988 THOMSON, GA N29238 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 09, 1988 TAMPA, FL N6390U Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jun 01, 1988 FT. COLLINS, CO N6638N Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 30, 1988 LONG BEACH, CA N6178N Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 27, 1988 SEBOYETA, NM N5536A Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 17, 1988 ALBUQUERQUE, NM N5402Y Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 12, 1988 GREENE, NY N761BU Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 02, 1988 BURNS, OR N5427A Minor destroyed Investigation pending
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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