Cessna 310 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

584

All Events

312

Incidents

48

Minor

42

Serious

181

Fatal (354 fatalities)

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.

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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