Cessna 310 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2000 | CHESTERFIELD, NH | N55QS | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The pilot's continued flight into icing conditions, and his failure to use alternate air. A factor was the icing conditions. |
| 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. |
| Sep 01, 2000 | SEVEN SPRINGS, PA | N8978Z | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the ri…The pilot's failure to maintain the manufacture's recommended safe single-engine airspeed, which resulted in a velocity-minimum-control roll to the right. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path to his intended touchdown point, which resulted in a single engine go-around attempt. |
| 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. |
| Jul 19, 2000 | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | N674FT | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire available runway, the high density altitude weather…The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire available runway, the high density altitude weather condition, and a partial loss of power on one engine due to a burned exhaust valve. |
| Jul 07, 2000 | RIO LUJAN, AR | LVJLB | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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 25, 2000 | WOLF POINT, MT | N30RA | Serious (1) | destroyed | In flight collision with birds. |
| 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 27, 2000 | COLUMBIA FALLS, MT | N87338 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the prescribed instrument approach missed approach procedure. |
| 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. |
| Jan 06, 2000 | OLD FORGE, PA | N70CM | Fatal (2) | substantial | Both pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Dec 10, 1999 | DANVILLE, IL | N5038Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accid…Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation conducted by the flight instructor, the dark night, the low ceiling, and the rain. |
| 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. |
| Sep 28, 1999 | SALISBURY, MD | N69945 | Serious (4) | substantial |
The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were th…The improper installation of the #2 cylinder that resulted in a fractured crankshaft and a total loss of engine power. Factors in the accident were the premature deployment of the landing gear and flaps by the pilot. |
| 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. |
| Apr 03, 1999 | CECILIA, KY | N4159Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident ai…The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane. |