Cessna T210 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 792 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 1998 | SANTA BARBARA, CA | N6056B | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's mismangement of the fuel by the improper position of the fuel tank selector. |
| 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. |
| Aug 29, 1997 | SAN MARTIN, CA | N761HQ | Incident | substantial |
Installation of improper connecting hardware by maintenance personnel, and, the inadequate inspection of the installed hardware by inspection personne…Installation of improper connecting hardware by maintenance personnel, and, the inadequate inspection of the installed hardware by inspection personnel resulting in separation of the engine throttle linkage. |
| Aug 29, 1997 | AVRA VALLEY, AZ | N2280R | Incident | substantial |
The pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of…The pilot became lost/disoriented during his taxiing into the ramp area. Factors in the accident were the lack of taxiway lights, the pilot's lack of familiarity with the layout of the airport, and the airport operator's failure to either identify the drainage ditch in the airport/facility guide or to mark the ditch with signs. |
| Jul 24, 1997 | CORONA, CA | N732DD | Incident | destroyed | the pilot's improper landing flare. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot to correct a landing induced porpoise, and go-around. |
| Jul 22, 1997 | STEHEKIN, WA | N6922R | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misreading of the windsock and subsequent downwind landing. Factors in the accident were the sunglare and tailwind. |
| Jul 02, 1997 | KERRVILLE, TX | N761FM | Incident | substantial |
The disintegration of the #1 cylinder piston resulting from a detonation/pre-ignition condition due to an unknown reason. A factor was the lack of sui…The disintegration of the #1 cylinder piston resulting from a detonation/pre-ignition condition due to an unknown reason. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| May 08, 1997 | WINONA, MN | N7398M | Incident | — | Loss of engine power due to improper maintenance installation. |
| Mar 21, 1997 | DURANGO, CO | N613CW | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and l…the pilot's improper planning/decision, and failure to ensure there was sufficient fuel aboard for the flight, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack of suitable terrain for a successful forced landing. |
| Mar 15, 1997 | JANESVILLE, WI | N6677N | Incident | substantial | the pilot inadvertently retracting the landing gear during the takeoff roll. |
| Nov 16, 1996 | MESA, AZ | N911JB | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during the landing roll, which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve. |
| 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. |
| Oct 10, 1996 | MENTOR, KY | N6163N | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccu…the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the inaccurate fuel quantity gage, and the light condition at dusk. |
| 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 20, 1996 | SANTA FE, NM | N210RE | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in fuel starvation before reaching …the pilot's improper decision to continue the flight after noting the low fuel quantity indication, which resulted in fuel starvation before reaching the airport. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jul 07, 1996 | TERRELL, TX | N761YL | Incident | substantial |
the mechanic's improper installation of the left main landing gear brake line, which resulted in chaffing and failure of the brake line, loss of hydra…the mechanic's improper installation of the left main landing gear brake line, which resulted in chaffing and failure of the brake line, loss of hydraulic fluid, and inoperative brake(s). |
| 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. |
| Apr 05, 1996 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N7659U | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. Factors were his failure to follow the checklist and his diverted attention due to other traffic. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Oct 27, 1995 | TULSA, OK | N6115R | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to secure a cellular telephone which jammed the rudder pedals. |