Cessna 310 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 01, 2017 | Broomfield, CO | N8957Z | Incident | substantial |
A collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could …A collapse of the right main landing gear due to a bent pushrod, which precluded the gear from fully extending. The reason for the bent pushrod could not be determined based on the available information. |
| Apr 08, 2017 | South Lakeland, FL | N1362G | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the acciden…The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the accident. |
| Jul 23, 2016 | Linden, NJ | N3261X | Incident | substantial |
The overtravel of the main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the MLG partially collapsing upon landing. The reasons for the overtravel of…The overtravel of the main landing gear (MLG) actuator, which resulted in the MLG partially collapsing upon landing. The reasons for the overtravel of the MLG actuator could not be determined due to the unavailability of the wreckage. |
| Jun 26, 2016 | Schafer Meadows, MT | N455TB | Incident | substantial | A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined. |
| Jun 10, 2016 | Apopka, FL | N8943Z | Incident | substantial |
The intermittent failure of the left brake master cylinder, which resulted in asymmetric braking and the subsequent loss of directional control during…The intermittent failure of the left brake master cylinder, which resulted in asymmetric braking and the subsequent loss of directional control during the landing roll. |
| Dec 13, 2015 | Kennesaw, GA | N7675Q | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear duri…Inadequate inspection and rigging of the landing gear system, which resulted in the subsequent failure and collapse of the left main landing gear during landing. |
| Oct 23, 2015 | Primm, NV | N310CD | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' fail…The inadequate visual lookout by the pilots of both airplanes, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was the pilots' failure to tune to, monitor, and communicate over the common traffic advisory frequency their relative positions while in the training area. |
| Oct 10, 2015 | Tucson, AZ | N3123L | Incident | substantial |
The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airp…The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airplane's most recent inspection, which resulted in the right MLG collapsing during landing. |
| Mar 21, 2015 | St. George, UT | N7770Q | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing. |
| Jan 28, 2015 | Rothville, MO | N131X | Incident | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and fuel management which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Dec 28, 2014 | Liberty, NC | N177JD | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear. |
| Dec 18, 2014 | San Antonio, TX | N700MA | Incident | substantial | The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations. |
| Aug 27, 2014 | El Dorado, KS | N101JB | Incident | substantial | A fatigue failure of the left engine’s throttle cable, which resulted in the loss of left engine power. |
| Mar 08, 2014 | Wapakoneta, OH | N69980 | Incident | substantial |
A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to ide…A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to identify leaks in the heater system. |
| Jan 28, 2014 | Aurora, CO | N8133M | Incident | substantial | Loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. |
| Oct 09, 2013 | Onaway, MI | N9757N | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing. |
| May 08, 2013 | Bakersfield, CA | N6096C | Incident | substantial | The failure of the right main landing gear link assembly, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing. |
| Mar 30, 2013 | Willoughby, OH | N1267G | Incident | substantial | A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions. |
| Oct 02, 2012 | Burlington, VT | N8025M | Incident | substantial |
The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the p…The collapse of the left main landing gear due to a failure of the left main gear bellcrank pin for reasons that could not be determined because the pieces of the fractured bellcrank pin were not located. |
| Mar 07, 2012 | Olive Branch, MS | N6974L | Incident | substantial | Fuel leaking from the left engine fuel strainer onto electrical connections after engine start, which resulted in a fire. |
| Nov 25, 2011 | Sedona, AZ | N8059M | Incident | substantial |
The collapse of the right main landing gear after landing for a reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal an…The collapse of the right main landing gear after landing for a reason that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation, and postaccident testing could not be performed due to damage. |
| Apr 01, 2011 | Sanford, FL | N6781X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the nose landing gear due to inadequate servicing of the nose gear strut reservoir. |
| Feb 22, 2011 | Romeoville, IL | N119RS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jan 09, 2011 | Lancaster, CA | N1755H | Incident | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklis…The pilot did not maintain an appropriate descent profile during the approach. Contributing to the accident was that the pilot did not follow checklist procedures. |
| Sep 28, 2010 | Great Falls, MT | N455TB | Incident | substantial |
The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main g…The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons. |