Cessna 310 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 03, 2005 | Union City, SC | N3064L | Incident | substantial | The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Mar 07, 2005 | Tamworth, AS | VH-FIN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 2005 | Crosbyton, TX | N3138L | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's …The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and his inadequate flare which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention to the open cabin door. |
| Jan 03, 2005 | Davenport, WA | N310RA | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors were the icing conditions and the airframe ice. |
| Nov 24, 2004 | Paeonian Spring, VA | N310DM | Fatal (2) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor related to…The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain. A factor related to the accident was the low cloud ceiling. |
| Nov 11, 2004 | San Salvador, ES | TG-WOT | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 25, 2004 | Draper, UT | N8175M | Minor | substantial | the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and decision making, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed resulting in a stall. |
| Oct 18, 2004 | Kula, HI | N7049L | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night li…The failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from mountainous terrain during cruise flight. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions. |
| Aug 10, 2004 | Nappanee, IN | N7940Q | Incident | substantial |
The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were t…The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field. |
| Jul 02, 2004 | Knox, IN | N310WH | Incident | substantial | The fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly. |
| Jun 05, 2004 | Morgan, UT | N415SW | Incident | substantial |
the poor friction value on the runway rendering braking action inadequate. Contributing factors include the excessive approach speed, and the pilot's …the poor friction value on the runway rendering braking action inadequate. Contributing factors include the excessive approach speed, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft. |
| May 30, 2004 | N. Myrtle Beach, SC | N361Z | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's inadequate preflight/planning and his in-flight decision which resulted in the loss of power in one engine due to fuel starvation. |
| May 15, 2004 | Willoughby, OH | N3161M | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors in this accident were clouds and the night condition…The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the initial climb after takeoff. Factors in this accident were clouds and the night conditions. |
| Apr 13, 2004 | Caracas, VE | YV-310C | Fatal | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 17, 2004 | Port Huron, MI | N6102X | Incident | substantial |
The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land…The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor. |
| Dec 21, 2003 | Crystal River, FL | N5811M | Incident | substantial |
Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which re…Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nose gear failing to lock in position, gear collapse, and damage to the airplane during landing rollout. |
| Dec 02, 2003 | Oklahoma City, OK | N815M | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by which he failed to position the fuel selector on the appropriate fuel tanks resulting in fuel starvation. A …The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel by which he failed to position the fuel selector on the appropriate fuel tanks resulting in fuel starvation. A contributing factor was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Oct 29, 2003 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N6674B | Incident | substantial | The pilot's misjudgment of distance and speed on the approach resulting in an overrun. |
| Sep 15, 2003 | New Orleans, LA | N2010E | Fatal (2) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control of the airplane during a go-around. A contributing factor was the crosswind. |
| Apr 17, 2003 | Provo, UT | N6861T | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an in…failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Mar 30, 2003 | Reidsville, NC | N5810X | Minor | substantial |
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the nose gear landing door link during an annual inspection that resulted in the failure of t…The failure of maintenance personnel to properly install the nose gear landing door link during an annual inspection that resulted in the failure of the nose gear to fully extend. |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Dyersburg, TN | N244S | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing roll. A factor was muddy terrain conditions. |
| Feb 24, 2003 | Palmdale, CA | N5202A | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light ill…The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate terrain/obstacle clearance altitude. Factors in the accident were the low ceilings and the dusk light illumination. |
| Jan 05, 2003 | Ada, MN | N37221 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor. |
| Nov 07, 2002 | Stella Maris, BF | N5059Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |