Cessna T210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 792 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2010 | Lock Haven, PA | N30266 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valv…The total loss of engine power resulting from the fatigue failure of the engine's number 2 cylinder exhaust valve. The fatigue failure was due to valve guide wear that led to excessive clearance between the valve and valve guide. Contributing to the accident was the contract operator’s lack of compliance with its own maintenance procedures, which, if followed, would have prevented the accident. |
| 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. |
| Oct 21, 2009 | Provo, UT | N6869R | Fatal (1) | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Oct 14, 2009 | Albuquerque, NM | N211LC | Incident | substantial | The mechanic's failure to find and repair a leaking main landing gear hydraulic line during an annual inspection. |
| Sep 24, 2009 | Hilltop Lakes, TX | N9734Y | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The loss of control of the airplane in dark night light conditions due to the pilot’s spatial disorientation. |
| Sep 14, 2009 | Albany, OR | N899KM | Incident | substantial | The malfunction of the left main wheel brake during landing due to inadequate hydraulic fluid in the left brake pedal master cylinder due to leakage. |
| Sep 07, 2009 | Tulsa, OK | N6442Y | Incident | substantial | A temporary loss of elevator pitch control for undetermined reasons. |
| Sep 05, 2009 | Avalon, CA | N2242R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Aug 22, 2009 | Dalton, GA | N732MM | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear actuator downlock spring. |
| Jul 07, 2009 | Corona, CA | N5287A | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate flare during touchdown, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 01, 2009 | Santa Teresa, NM | N2118S | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status…The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear. |
| May 07, 2009 | Santa Rosa, CA | N2722T | Minor | substantial | A total loss of engine power on final approach for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 24, 2009 | Hanford, CA | N6584B | Incident | substantial |
A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the…A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to use the correct fuel flow performance chart. |
| Apr 20, 2009 | Moab, UT | N367N | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering …The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear prior to landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's self-induced distraction by maneuvering on final to show a point of interest to passengers. |
| 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. |
| Mar 28, 2009 | Madera, CA | N2445S | Serious (2) | substantial |
A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fue…A total loss of engine power during the initial climb due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to properly monitor the airplane's fuel quantity and to correctly ascertain the fuel on board the airplane prior to takeoff. |
| Feb 24, 2009 | Twentynine Palms, CA | N210NS | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate compensation for the gusting wind conditions. |
| Jan 10, 2009 | Albuquerque, NM | N211LC | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to remove the airplane's tow bar before takeoff. |
| Dec 31, 2008 | Fort Collins, CO | N732YK | Incident | substantial | A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to select the fullest tank before landing. |
| Dec 24, 2008 | Santa Fe, NM | N732DK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the cros…The pilot's decision to land in gusty crosswinds, leading to his inability to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident were the crosswinds. |
| Nov 22, 2008 | Hanford, CA | N732XS | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to use the before-landing checklist and extend the landing gear prior to landing. |
| 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. |
| Oct 04, 2008 | Savannah, GA | N11PC | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power in flight due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. |
| 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. |