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
Oct 30, 1995	BOULDER CITY, NV	N1755H	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper aircraft handling during touchdown which resulted in the right wing and horizontal stabilizer dragging on the runway. The poorly… the pilot's improper aircraft handling during touchdown which resulted in the right wing and horizontal stabilizer dragging on the runway. The poorly planned landing approach was a factor.
Aug 21, 1995	MONTICELLO, NY	N661R	Incident	substantial	fatigue failure of the right main landing gear during the landing, which resulted in a gear collapse, loss of directional control, and subsequent coll… fatigue failure of the right main landing gear during the landing, which resulted in a gear collapse, loss of directional control, and subsequent collision with an embankment.
Jul 19, 1995	BUFFALO, NY	N310JM	Incident	substantial	The pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Pilot fatigue was a related factor.
Jul 12, 1995	COLUMBUS, OH	N1723E	Incident	destroyed	A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Jul 12, 1995	RIDGELAND, SC	N3083D	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE'S ALTERNATORS WERE ON WHICH LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTEMPT TO … THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE AIRPLANE'S ALTERNATORS WERE ON WHICH LED TO A COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER, AND HIS FAILURE TO ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE LANDING GEAR BY EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
Jun 24, 1995	CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN	N3298X	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborti… the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during final approach to landing. A factor in the accident was the pilot's delayed action of aborting the landing.
Jun 22, 1995	HENDERSON, NV	N5302A	Incident	substantial	a brake system malfunction for undetermined reasons.
May 13, 1995	ARARAT, PA	CFSLE	Incident	substantial	THE COMPLETE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS, AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER DECISION TO MAKE AN OFF-AIRPORT LANDING.
Jan 10, 1995	COVINGTON, GA	N4104Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Jan 01, 1995	GUTHRIE, OK	N3848X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS ICING CONDITIONS.
Oct 11, 1994	ROCHESTER, NY	N5494J	Incident	minor	Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine… Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine.
Sep 01, 1994	SALEM, OH	N7579Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in a undershoot of the runway and collision with objects.
Jul 05, 1994	ELKO, NV	N310BD	Incident	substantial	the collapse of the landing gear due to a gear strut bolt shearing in two.
Apr 10, 1994	OCALA, FL	N310JF	Incident	substantial	FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ASSURE THE GENERATORS WERE ENGAGED BEFORE FLIGHT (FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST).
Mar 26, 1994	WEST PALM BEACH, FL	N69978	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADVERTENT LANDING WITH THE BRAKES ON, RESULTING IN A BOUNCED LANDING AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER A BOUNCED LAN… THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADVERTENT LANDING WITH THE BRAKES ON, RESULTING IN A BOUNCED LANDING AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED AFTER A BOUNCED LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN THE AIRCRAFT STALLING AND LANDING HARD.
Jan 26, 1994	DYERSBURG, TN	N5333A	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING AND AN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER C… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING AND AN OVERRUN OF THE RUNWAY. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS (SKY OBSCURATION, LOW CEILING, FOG AND DRIZZLE) AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT, AND THE WET RUNWAY CONDITIONS.
Nov 13, 1993	CHARLESTON, SC	N1738H	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO EXTEND FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS.
Oct 06, 1993	SOUTHLAKE, TX	N8090M	Incident	substantial	AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PRIVATE PILOT RECEIVING INSTRUCTION. FACTORS WERE ROUGH RUNWAY, RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, DARK NIGHT COND… AIRCRAFT CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PRIVATE PILOT RECEIVING INSTRUCTION. FACTORS WERE ROUGH RUNWAY, RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS INOPERATIVE, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, BRAKES RESTRICTED DUE TO AN OUT OF RIG RUDDER SYSTEM, AND INADEQUATE CFI SUPERVISION.
Sep 30, 1993	EDGEWOOD, NM	N777HB	Incident	substantial	A PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT FAILURE, AND LOSS OF THE PILOT'S OPTION TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LA… A PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT FAILURE, AND LOSS OF THE PILOT'S OPTION TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER. A FACTOR WAS THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR A FORCED LANDING.
May 31, 1993	KODIAK, AK	N5847M	Incident	minor	THE FAILURE OF THE NOSE GEAR IDLER BELL CRANK DUE TO OVERSTRESS BY AN UNDETERMINED SOURCE.
Apr 30, 1993	BROOKSHIRE, TX	N48AA	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN PROPER RUNWAY ALIGNMENT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Jan 23, 1993	GREELEY, CO	N3303X	Incident	substantial	POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN ALLOWING THE STUDENT TO PROGRESS TO A POINT WHERE A SAFE FLIGHT REGIMEN COULD … POOR IN FLIGHT PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING BY THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR IN ALLOWING THE STUDENT TO PROGRESS TO A POINT WHERE A SAFE FLIGHT REGIMEN COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED. A FACTOR WAS: THE DUAL STUDENTS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT.
Nov 16, 1992	ENGLEWOOD, CO	N999HD	Incident	substantial	UNDETERMINED.
Aug 06, 1992	BRIDGEPORT, TX	N158F	Incident	substantial	STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND IMPROPER SUPERVISION BY THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT.
Jun 06, 1992	SUMMERFIELD, FL	N69HS	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO SWITCH THE FUEL SELECTORS IN FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED BOTH ENGINES TO FAIL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO T… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND TO SWITCH THE FUEL SELECTORS IN FLIGHT WHICH CAUSED BOTH ENGINES TO FAIL DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE COMPLACENCY OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND.

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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