Cessna 310 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 1995 | MINOCQUA, WI | N68300 | Incident | substantial | the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The weather and ice accumulation on the airplane were factors. |
| Dec 21, 1995 | BELLVILLE, OH | N1269G | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and …the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and an in-flight breakup. |
| Dec 09, 1995 | FORT WORTH, TX | N6925T | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left main landing gear strut at the fork weld. |
| Nov 28, 1995 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN | N5CX | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed. |
| Nov 24, 1995 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N1147M | Minor | substantial |
failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident w…failure of the pilot to feather the propeller on the inoperative engine in accordance with the emergency procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: loss of power in the left engine for undetermined reason(s), and rough/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area. |
| Oct 30, 1995 | BOULDER CITY, NV | N1755H | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's improper aircraft handling during touchdown which resulted in the right wing and horizontal stabilizer dragging on the runway. The poorly…the pilot's improper aircraft handling during touchdown which resulted in the right wing and horizontal stabilizer dragging on the runway. The poorly planned landing approach was a factor. |
| Sep 24, 1995 | LEXINGTON, MS | N5926M | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.…the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The weather was a factor. |
| Aug 29, 1995 | COLUMBIANA, OH | N6921L | Minor | destroyed | The improper maintenance installation and the subsequent separation of the torque links on the left main landing gear during the landing roll. |
| Aug 21, 1995 | MONTICELLO, NY | N661R | Incident | substantial |
fatigue failure of the right main landing gear during the landing, which resulted in a gear collapse, loss of directional control, and subsequent coll…fatigue failure of the right main landing gear during the landing, which resulted in a gear collapse, loss of directional control, and subsequent collision with an embankment. |
| Aug 16, 1995 | ALTOONA, PA | N2640L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/…propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an approach for a forced landing. Darkness and mountainous/hilly terrain were related factors. |
| Jul 19, 1995 | BUFFALO, NY | N310JM | Incident | substantial | The pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Pilot fatigue was a related factor. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | ALAMOSA, CO | N6976T | Serious (1) | destroyed |
TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FLOODING AFTER THE PILOT HAD PLACED BOTH FUEL PUMP SWITCHES IN THE HIGH BOOST POSITION AND MOVED THE MIXTUR…TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FLOODING AFTER THE PILOT HAD PLACED BOTH FUEL PUMP SWITCHES IN THE HIGH BOOST POSITION AND MOVED THE MIXTURE CONTROLS TO THE FULL RICH POSITION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| Jul 12, 1995 | COLUMBUS, OH | N1723E | Incident | destroyed | A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 12, 1995 | RIDGELAND, SC | N3083D | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE'S ALTERNATORS WERE ON WHICH LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTEMPT TO …THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE'S ALTERNATORS WERE ON WHICH LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. |
| Jun 24, 1995 | CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN | N3298X | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborti…the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborting the landing. |
| Jun 22, 1995 | HENDERSON, NV | N5302A | Incident | substantial | a brake system malfunction for undetermined reasons. |
| May 22, 1995 | ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO | N69786 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching at sea. Darkness and the hig…the pilot's improper planning/decision, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and subsequent ditching at sea. Darkness and the high sea condition (rough water) were related factors. |
| May 13, 1995 | ARARAT, PA | CFSLE | Incident | substantial | THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO MAKE AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING. |
| May 12, 1995 | SEQUIM, WA | N6912L | Minor | substantial |
FAILURE OF AN UNDETERMINED AIRCRAFT COMPONENT, WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERE VIBRATION, AND SUBSEQUENT DITCHING AT SEA. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT…FAILURE OF AN UNDETERMINED AIRCRAFT COMPONENT, WHICH RESULTED IN A SEVERE VIBRATION, AND SUBSEQUENT DITCHING AT SEA. A FACTOR RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE PILOT'S LOW CRUISING ALTITUDE (OVER WATER) OF LESS THAN 1,000 FEET, WHICH LIMITED HIS ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY RECOVER FROM THE SITUATION. |
| Mar 25, 1995 | KAHULUI, MAUI, HI | N7705Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude while flying in a mountainous area at night. |
| Feb 05, 1995 | VALPARAISO, IN | N157JW | Fatal (1) | destroyed | spatial disorientation of the pilot while descending into the clouds. Factors were the moderate turbulance and snow. |
| Jan 16, 1995 | CLARION, PA | N7943Q | Serious (3) | destroyed |
The failure of the right wing de-ice boot during operation in conditions of ice accumulation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft controllability dur…The failure of the right wing de-ice boot during operation in conditions of ice accumulation, which resulted in a loss of aircraft controllability during the approach/landing. The icing condition was a factor. |
| Jan 10, 1995 | COVINGTON, GA | N4104Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. |
| Jan 01, 1995 | GUTHRIE, OK | N3848X | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS ICING CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 30, 1994 | ST. AUGUSTINE, FL | N30LC | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT'S ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND LOSS OF…THE NON-INSTRUMENT RATED PILOT'S ATTEMPTED FLIGHT INTO KNOWN INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS WHICH RESULTED IN SPATIAL DISORIENTATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL. |