How many accidents has the Cessna 310 had?

The NTSB has recorded 584 events involving the Cessna 310: 181 fatal, 42 serious, 48 minor injuries, and 312 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 310 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 310 has 584 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 310 Safety Record

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

584

All Events

312

Incidents

Minor

Serious

181

Fatal (354 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Sep 26, 2010	Boerne Stage, TX	N550JW	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to ensure that the landing gear was extended prior to landing, resulting in a landing on the partially extended landing gear.
Aug 19, 2010	LaGrange, IN	N6762X	Incident	substantial	The pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin.
Jul 14, 2010	El Monte, CA	N6909L	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the takeoff ground roll.
Dec 12, 2009	Pasco, WA	N2640C	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear up-lock.
Jul 10, 2009	Fort Worth, TX	N3106L	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pivot pin in the side brace of the right main landing gear resulting in the gear collapse during taxi for undetermined reasons.
Mar 18, 2009	Ocala, FL	N6901L	Incident	substantial	The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight … The right main landing gear collapse as a result of the pilot's improper flare during a previous landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
Sep 10, 2008	Lake Placid, NY	N115CA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure … The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure to brief the pilot of the closed runway.
Apr 11, 2008	Roswell, NM	N7935Q	Incident	substantial	The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.
Dec 19, 2007	Dunnellon, FL	N5811M	Incident	substantial	The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landin… The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.
Dec 19, 2007	Phoenix, AZ	N5499J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed… The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.
Dec 13, 2007	Hilton Head Island, SC	N310RV	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
Aug 03, 2007	Brownsburg, IN	N7749Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment… The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.
Apr 27, 2007	Hatch, NM	N3700G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's fail… The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow proper engine failure procedures, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making.
Jan 31, 2007	Atlantic City, NJ	N20SS	Incident	substantial	The inoperative safe gear indicator light switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot hand-cranking the landing gear past the physical stop.
Dec 06, 2006	Lake Stevens, WA	N6640B	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the main landing gear for an undetermined reason while taxiing from landing.
Oct 27, 2006	Lake Havasu Cit, AZ	N56MB	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
Sep 14, 2006	Kennett, MO	N5858M	Incident	substantial	Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a … Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the torque link separation.
May 10, 2006	Allentown, PA	N1788H	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to lower the landing gear during landing.
Apr 19, 2006	Billings, MT	N954EA	Incident	substantial	Collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason.
Apr 15, 2006	Finleyville, PA	N93AC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and hard landing.
Apr 12, 2006	Brooksville, FL	N6981L	Incident	substantial	The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control dur… The mechanic's improper maintenance that resulted in the right main landing gear's separation from the airplane and an inadvertent loss of control during landing.
Apr 03, 2006	Lincoln, CA	N5096Q	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the nose gear due to an out of tolerance nose gear over center adjustment.
Jan 18, 2006	Destin, FL	N4196Q	Incident	substantial	The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, ca… The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear.
Jan 15, 2006	Griffith, IN	N141DE	Incident	substantial	The overload failure of the right main landing gear locking mechanism due to undetermined reasons.
Jan 09, 2006	St. Charles, MO	N310CK	Incident	substantial	The in-flight collision with a duck during cruise flight resulting in a ruptured fuel tank and the strobe/light assembly electrical short resulting in… The in-flight collision with a duck during cruise flight resulting in a ruptured fuel tank and the strobe/light assembly electrical short resulting in a fire to the right wing tip tank. Contributing factors were the dusk light conditions.

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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