Cessna 310 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 07, 2001 | Mitchell, SD | N10ET | Incident | substantial |
The pilot disregarded the aircraft limitation placard, and attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving a hazardous weather advisory. …The pilot disregarded the aircraft limitation placard, and attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving a hazardous weather advisory. Factors to the accident were the ice-covered cockpit windshield, the ice-covered runway, and the snowbank. |
| Feb 02, 2001 | Cahokia, IL | N4249C | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 15, 2001 | San Luis Obispo, CA | N890GR | Incident | substantial | The failure of the other pilot to ensure adequate taxi clearance between aircraft. |
| Nov 22, 2000 | PITTS TOWN, BF | N2231F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 14, 2000 | MONTROSE, CO | N111KC | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was wind shear. |
| Aug 13, 2000 | WATKINS, CO | N6981T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow procedures and lower the landing gear prior to landing. Factors were diverted attention and aural perception. |
| Jun 24, 2000 | ERIE, CO | N1779H | Incident | substantial | A sudden and unexpected encounter with a downdraft while on final approach. A factor was the transmission wire. |
| May 09, 2000 | MESA, AZ | N7648Q | Incident | substantial | the overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment. |
| Mar 22, 2000 | CEDAR CITY, UT | N3311H | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's fai…The failure of the right engine mixture control cable, which prevented the pilot from restarting the engine. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow procedures by not feathering the right propeller, the rough terrain, and the high vegetation. |
| Mar 14, 2000 | STUART, FL | N6744T | Incident | substantial |
the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were:…the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the radar approach controller to advise the local tower controller of the change in approach procedure for N51ML; 2) the excessive and extraneous radio communications by the local controller which prevented both pilots from providing timely position information during the critical period prior to the midair collision. |
| Feb 18, 2000 | SANDUSKY, OH | N87341 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's decision to land on a runway that was covered with ice and snow, without obtaining current wind information. Factors were the 20-knot tai…The pilot's decision to land on a runway that was covered with ice and snow, without obtaining current wind information. Factors were the 20-knot tailwind and the snow-covered runway. |
| Feb 07, 2000 | FLAGSTAFF, AZ | N867MF | Incident | substantial | the fracture across the eyelet of the nose gear retraction rod, which prevented the extension of the nose gear. |
| Jan 23, 2000 | BOULDER CITY, NV | N5801X | Incident | substantial |
The dual student's improper use of the throttles; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision; and the delayed remedial action by the flight instru…The dual student's improper use of the throttles; the flight instructor's inadequate supervision; and the delayed remedial action by the flight instructor. Factors in the accident were the directional control and proper alignment not maintained by the dual student during the landing. |
| Jan 20, 2000 | SPRING BRANCH, TX | N310GG | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door. |
| Nov 26, 1999 | MOLINE, IL | N7762Q | Incident | substantial |
the landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway ma…the landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway marker. |
| Nov 10, 1999 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N310GC | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 23, 1999 | COLUMBUS, GA | N7571Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Jul 31, 1999 | EDEN PRAIRIE, MN | N310DE | Incident | substantial |
maintenance personnel installed washers which were not large enough in diameter to prevent the retraction/extension scissors links from separating fro…maintenance personnel installed washers which were not large enough in diameter to prevent the retraction/extension scissors links from separating from each other. |
| Mar 14, 1999 | ANGEL FIRE, NM | N2230F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's exceeding the airplane's weight and balance limitations. A factor was the high density altitude weather condition. |
| Feb 10, 1999 | MONTICELLO, NY | N87464 | Incident | substantial | The pilot in command's loss of directional control. |
| Jan 25, 1999 | CLEARWATER, FL | N5080Q | Incident | substantial | a ground fire in the left wing due to an undetermined ignition source. |
| Jan 08, 1999 | ALLENTOWN, PA | N31UV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to reduce too much power during the landing flare. |
| Dec 09, 1998 | FT MYERS, FL | N218S | Incident | substantial |
The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and subsequent malfunction of the nose gear strut, and the pilot's failure to follow …The inadequate preflight inspection of the airplane by the pilot and subsequent malfunction of the nose gear strut, and the pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist. |
| Dec 09, 1998 | ASHLAND, NE | N3027D | Incident | substantial | the pilot's not refueling the airplane to avoid fuel exhaustion, and his inadequate preflight planning. A factor was fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 01, 1998 | WICHITA, KS | N310PB | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control a…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and the gusty crosswind. |