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
Oct 24, 1995 COLLEGE PARK, MD N89EP Incident substantial
the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's conc…

the pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and his failure to initiate a go-around. Related factors were the crosswind and the pilot's concern about being late for meetings he had scheduled.

Oct 04, 1995 APOPKA, FL N6508B Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PERFORM FUEL CONSUMPTION CALCULATIONS FOR THE FLIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION.
Sep 28, 1995 DODGE CITY, KS N7660E Incident substantial the pilot's improper use of the auxiliary fuel boost pump during descent which led to fuel flooding and loss of combustion.
Aug 07, 1995 BLISS, ID N8273M Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM TO AVOID RUNNING A TANK DRY AT A LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A …

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY MANAGE THE FUEL SYSTEM TO AVOID RUNNING A TANK DRY AT A LOW ALTITUDE. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.

Jun 13, 1995 DOWNERS GROVE, IL N112YM Incident substantial the pilot's failure to attain the proper touchdown point, and his subsequent failure to execute a go-around.
Jun 10, 1995 COALINGA, CA N6048N Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare and inadequate bounced landing recovery technique.
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.
Feb 19, 1995 PHALEN, CA N6186R Incident substantial the pilot's decision to continue the flight with a known mechanical discrepancy in the brake system.
Feb 17, 1995 MONTROSE, CO N6094B Incident substantial
THE BENT LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AND THE ACCUMULATION OF AIRFRAME ICE WHICH INTERFERED WITH LANDING GEAR ACTIVATION. A FACTOR WAS TH…

THE BENT LANDING GEAR EMERGENCY EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AND THE ACCUMULATION OF AIRFRAME ICE WHICH INTERFERED WITH LANDING GEAR ACTIVATION. A FACTOR WAS THE ALTERNATOR FAILURE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS.

Dec 21, 1994 Kellogg, ID N4607Q Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE, HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION, AND STARVATION OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS INCLUDE A S…

THE PILOT'S IMPROPER POSITIONING OF THE FUEL SELECTOR VALVE, HIS INADEQUATE REMEDIAL ACTION, AND STARVATION OF FUEL TO THE ENGINE. FACTORS INCLUDE A SIGN POST ALONGSIDE THE ROAD ON WHICH THE FORCED LANDING TOOK PLACE.

Dec 04, 1994 WADSWORTH, OH N7614K Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.
Sep 11, 1994 TUNKHANNOCK, PA N8603U Incident substantial USE OF IMPROPER PROCEDURES DURING A SHORT FIELD LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN AND NOSEOVER.
Sep 08, 1994 WILLACOOCHE, GA N761GQ Incident substantial
THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE FUEL LEANING DURING IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN PRE-IGNITION/DETONATION AND A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE PO…

THE PILOT'S EXCESSIVE FUEL LEANING DURING IMPROPER USE OF THE MIXTURE CONTROL, WHICH RESULTED IN PRE-IGNITION/DETONATION AND A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. FACTORS WERE THE ELECTRICAL WIRES AND VEHICLES.

Sep 03, 1994 KETTLEMAN CITY, CA N732DT Incident substantial The pilot's selection of the wrong runway for takeoff and his failure to maintain runway alignment. The sun glare was a factor in this accident.
Jul 26, 1994 RATHDRUM, ID N761TK Incident substantial THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE CRANKSHAFT AND A SLIPPED BEARING.
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.
Mar 31, 1994 POMONA, MO N732YK Incident substantial The seperation of the landing gear door actuator, resulting in total loss of hydraulic fluid.
Feb 23, 1994 BAXLEY, GA N7793U Incident substantial DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT INTERNAL OIL TUBE BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONS DURING THE ENGINE OVERHAUL THAT RESULTED IN OIL STARVATION.
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.
Jan 15, 1994 CALIFORNIA VALY, CA N5211V Incident substantial THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION OF THE FLIGHT.
Nov 03, 1993 SHERIDAN, WY N6177R Incident substantial
THE PILOT DID NOT OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE AFTER LANDING IN HIGH WING CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STRONG, GUSTY WIND CON…

THE PILOT DID NOT OBTAIN PROPER ASSISTANCE AFTER LANDING IN HIGH WING CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE STRONG, GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.

Oct 06, 1993 FREDERICK, MD N6773R Incident substantial
The mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a lo…

The mechanic's inadequate inspection and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect water-contaminated fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and a forced landing.

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.

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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