NTSB investigations: Cessna T210L, CA

82 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T210L. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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NTSB WPR26LA124Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Upland, CAThe pilot’s improper approach, which resulted in a long landing, runway excursion, and a nose over.Mar 11, 2026 · N29138 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA133Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210 · Placerville, CAThe pilot’s loss of directional control during the landing roll.Apr 23, 2024 · N89EP · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA126Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Lancaster, CAA total loss of engine power due to the pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent collision with a fence during landing.Mar 14, 2022 · N94001 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA423Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna T210L · Yuba City, CAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.Jul 7, 2017 · N333GK · Substantial damageNTSB WPR13LA274Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Fresno, CAA hydraulic fluid leak in the nose landing gear actuator rod seal, which prevented the hydraulic system from building up sufficient pressure to fully retract or extend the main landing gear.Jun 16, 2013 · N94086 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR09LA170Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Madera, CAA 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.Mar 28, 2009 · N2445S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06LA178Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Chico, CAThe loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and failure to verify the amount of fuel onboard.May 18, 2006 · N212DW · Substantial damageNTSB LAX05FA132Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Tranquility, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to spatial disorientation and a likely accumulation of airframe ice that led to a high speed descent and a structural breakup once the aerodynamic forces exceeded the strength limits of the structure. A factor in the…Apr 7, 2005 · N8126L · DestroyedNTSB LAX05LA068Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Yuba City, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation and failure to verify the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power.Jan 15, 2005 · N5177V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA283Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Monterey, CAThe pilot’s inadequate in-flight planning/decision, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument approach to land, and an in-flight collision with a tree and terrain.Sep 9, 2003 · N93860 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Stockton, CAfuel starvation due to the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply and failure to verify the fuel quantity on board at departure.Feb 16, 2003 · N5089V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · El Monte, CAthe alternator switch contact failure, which resulted in a complete electrical failure.Jan 25, 2003 · N732DK · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03TA048Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · Agua Caliente, CAThe failure of the right main landing gear actuator during the landing roll, which resulted in a collapse of the right main land gear, and loss of directional control.Dec 9, 2002 · N732HJ · Substantial damageNTSB LAX03FA031Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Pacoima, CAa loss of engine power due the inadvertent unporting of the fuel pickup tube, which resulted in fuel starvation during the go-around. The pilot's preflight and in-flight decisions regarding fuel quantity and fuel system management are also causal.Nov 13, 2002 · N76TL · Substantial damageNTSB LAX02FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Jacinto, CAThe pilot's loss of situational awareness and his failure to adhere to the prescribed instrument approach procedures, including the track and altitudes flown. The underlying reasons for the pilot's loss of situational awareness are unknown.Dec 14, 2001 · N210RE · DestroyedNTSB LAX01LA075Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Luis Obispo, CAThe failure of the other pilot to ensure adequate taxi clearance between aircraft.Jan 15, 2001 · N2508S · 2 aircraft · Substantial damageNTSB LAX99FA038Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Oakland, CAThe pilot-in-command's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power. Also causal was the pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude and his ostentatious display.Nov 21, 1998 · N9222T · DestroyedNTSB LAX99LA024Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lodi, CAFuel exhaustion due to a leaking engine driven fuel pump nose seal, which increased the engine fuel consumption rate above the published performance chart values.Nov 4, 1998 · N29058 · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Corona, CAthe 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 24, 1997 · N732DD · DestroyedNTSB LAX97LA038Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Elk Grove, CAloss of engine power for undetermined reason(s) after takeoff. The lack of maintenance/annual inspection was a related factor.Nov 7, 1996 · N30115 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA369Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Kettleman City, CAThe 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.Sep 3, 1994 · N732DT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX94LA112Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Arcata, CAfuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper in-flight planning and his failure to correctly monitor the aircraft's fuel system and to position the selector valve on a tank containing fuel.Feb 4, 1994 · N93159 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA355Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Fallbrook, CAFuel exhaustion due to the failure of the pilot to refuel the aircraft prior to departure.Aug 18, 1992 · N60856 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA233Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Fallbrook, CAThe loss of engine power due to a disconnection of the turbocharger inlet duct.Jun 3, 1992 · N29169 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA197Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Shelter Cove, CAThe complete loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 3, 1992 · N5468V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX92LA031Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Van Nuys, CAThe inadvertent loss of control during the initial climb after takeoff that resulted from the collapse of the rudder pedal because of a worn locking pin hole in the rudder pedal stowing system, which allowed the pin to disengage.Nov 1, 1991 · N93054 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX91FA393Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lakewood, CAAn undetermined loss of engine power and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.Sep 14, 1991 · N2049S · DestroyedNTSB LAX91LA381Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C-210 · Calexico, CAA non-mechanical loss of engine power due to fuel starvation from the pilot's improper use of the fuel supply.Sep 2, 1991 · N2580S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX90LA136Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Chino, CAFuel starvation due to the fuel tank outlets becoming unported as the aircraft maneuvered for landing. A factor was the pilot's preflight planning failed to insure that he had adequate fuel for the flight.Apr 3, 1990 · N9426K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA226Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Parker Dam, CAImproper planning/decision by the pilot and his failure to obtain wind information before landing. Factors relating to this accident were: the adverse weather conditions.Jun 24, 1989 · N1982K · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA193Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Upland, CAInadequate in-flight planning/decision by the pilot in command, the instructor pilot. Factors were the private pilot did not switch the fuel tanks and the instructor did not catch it.May 12, 1989 · N5368V · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89LA185Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210T · Imperial, CAThe pilots inaccurate fuel consumption calculations along with the decision to depart with inadequate fuel to insure landing at his proposed destination which resulted in fuel exhaustion. The rough/uneven terrain on which the landing was made contributed to…May 8, 1989 · N30678 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX89FA069Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Norco, CAAccident was that the pilot became disoriented and was unable to arrest the ensuing descending spiraling turn.Dec 24, 1988 · N94210 · DestroyedNTSB LAX89FA064Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Buena Park, CAThe 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.Dec 17, 1988 · N4675Q · DestroyedNTSB LAX89LA036Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Camarillo, CAPilot of N8219J used poor judgement when she elected to execute the high speed taxi operation.Nov 5, 1988 · N777HS · 2 aircraft · DestroyedNTSB LAX88LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Bakersfield, CADuring the landing roll, the right brake failed to hold. The airplane veered to the left, off the runway and collided with a runway light. Inspection of the brake revealed that there was no fluid in the system. No leaks were discovered during the exam of the…Jul 12, 1988 · N60856 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87FA267Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Marina Del Rey, CAWeather at dept airport was clouds at about 900 ft with tops at 2,400 ft. based on ATC transcripts and the recorded radar flight path, the flt entered the clouds about 1 mile from the end of the runway. Shortly thereafter the flt entered the los angeles tca.…Jul 15, 1987 · N7JT · DestroyedNTSB LAX87LA236Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Merced, CADuring a cross country flight, the engine lost power and quit aprx 4 miles from the airport. The pilot was unable to reach the runway and made a forced landing aprx 3 miles short of the runway. During the landing roll the aircraft collided with a fence and…Jun 15, 1987 · N59104 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX87LA111Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · El Cajon, CAThe plt indicated that he and his wife were planning to fly together, but at the last minute his wife changed her mind. She exited the acft and departed the area to the rear of the plane. The plt was taxiing from his parking spot when his wife suddenly…Feb 8, 1987 · N5275V · No damageNTSB LAX86FA004Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Lebec, CAThe acft contacted trees and the terrain in an uncontrolled descent and was destroyed by impact and an ensuing fire. The acft's left elevator was not located during the post accident inspection. Witnesses reported seeing the acft flying low (50 ft AGL) and…Oct 6, 1985 · N29158 · DestroyedNTSB LAX85FA142Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Fullerton, CAThe plt & gnd witnesses rptd the acft touched down at or beyond midfield at an exesseive speed. The acft continued the landing roll, exited the rwy & entered soft dirt area west of the departure end of the rwy. Upon entering the dirt area the nose gear sunk…Feb 16, 1985 · N732DT · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · San Jose, CADuring first leg of the flight, plt discovered that landing gear would not extend. Pressurizing 'down side' with emergency hand pump allowed normal operation of the landing gear. On return flt to San Jose, plt tried to extend the gear but system would not…Jan 12, 1985 · N4691Q · Substantial damageNTSB LAX85FA102Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Hesperia, CAThe plt reptd that shortly after entering the downwind leg for ry 03 he completed the prelanding checklist. While on final approach the acft experienced a total loss of engine powe. The acft altitude was too low to negotiate a landing on the ry & the plt…Jan 10, 1985 · N210NF · DestroyedNTSB LAX85LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Redding, CARunway 15 was in use. Plt broadcast on UNICOM freq intention to land rwy 15. Plt landed on rwy 33 with a 10 kt tailwind. On landing roll, plt realized he would not be able to stop on remaining rwy & go-around was initiated. Acft did not attain flying speed…Oct 4, 1984 · N2073S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX83FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · 13 Se Of Linden, CAPilot encountered weather on a cross-country flight and reported icing at 10,000 feet at 1828. He had been at 10000 feetsince 1745. At 1831, the pilot requested 8,000 feet to get out of ice and at 1836 requested 6,000 and was approved. At 1857 level at 6,000…Nov 29, 1982 · N732BQ · DestroyedNTSB LAX82FA305Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Buena Park, CAReportedly, the eng began losing power after takeoff at aprx 300 ft AGL, after the plt retracted the landing gear & flaps. The eng then stopped & the plt was forced to land. While descending, the acft struck power lines. During touchdown, it collided with 2…Aug 17, 1982 · N732JP · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82DA246Accident · No injuriesFinal reportCessna T210L · South Lake Taho, CAThe pilot reported that during a landing, the aircraft bounced, came down, bounced again and ballooned. At that moment, he elected to go around. He stated that he advanced the throttle and retracted the gear to reduce drag, but the engine died and the plane…Jul 5, 1982 · N2106S · Substantial damageNTSB LAX82FUD01Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210L · Compton, CANov 6, 1981 · N59100 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX81FVM08Accident · No injuriesClosedRobertson T210 · Palo Alto, CADec 30, 1980 · N92711 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX80DVA11Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna T210 · Bakersfield, CAJan 21, 1980 · N30942 · Substantial damage