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
May 03, 1989	JACKSON, CA	N1798H	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (PILOT IN COMMAND) TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE WHEN SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED TO … THE FAILURE OF THE INSTRUCTOR PILOT (PILOT IN COMMAND) TO REJECT THE TAKEOFF AFTER THE LOSS OF POWER ON ONE ENGINE WHEN SUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINED TO STOP THE AIRCRAFT. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DISREGARD OF THE AIRCRAFT MANUAL, FAILURE TO USE THE FUEL BOOST PUMP AND EXCEEDING THE AIRCRAFT SINGLE ENGINE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY.
Apr 17, 1989	GLENWOOD SPGS, CO	N4127G	Incident	substantial	INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF FINAL APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE D… INADEQUATE COMPENSATION FOR THE WIND CONDITIONS BY THE PILOT, RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF FINAL APPROACH. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE DOWNDRAFT.
Mar 10, 1989	LONG BEACH, CA	N4899B	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE LANDING GEAR STRUT ON THE RIGHT MAIN GEAR DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE.
Mar 04, 1989	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	N98934	Incident	substantial	THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT AND THE CRANKSHAFT FAILURE ON ONE ENGINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDI… THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT WAS NOT ATTAINED BY THE PILOT AND THE CRANKSHAFT FAILURE ON ONE ENGINE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE APPROACH LIGHTS WHICH WERE CONTACTED.
Mar 03, 1989	DES MOINES, IA	N5119C	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY FLARE THE AIRPLANE. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Mar 02, 1989	NORFOLK, NE	N69806	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FLARE. CONTRIBUTINGTO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ICING… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADEQUATE FLARE. CONTRIBUTINGTO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE ICING CONDITIONS AND ICE ACCUMULATION OF THE WINGS OF THE AIRPLANE.
Nov 18, 1988	ST. LOUIS, MO	N8147M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1988	CARROLLTON, OH	N3066L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1988	WASHINGTON, DC	N87297	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988	NOBLESVILLE, IN	N98980	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 24, 1988	HOMESTEAD, FL	N638E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 17, 1988	RUSTON, LA	N295C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
May 24, 1988	KANSAS CITY, KS	N7011L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 25, 1988	BERRYVILLE, AR	N5873M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1988	DONALSONVILLE, GA	N7765Q	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Feb 28, 1988	MEKORYUK, AK	N7745Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 05, 1987	OPA LOCKA, FL	N317L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1987	Bay St. Louis, MS	N5770M	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 09, 1987	WILLIAMSPORT, PA	N4166Q	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 30, 1987	LANCASTER, CA	N39DD	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 26, 1987	WRIGHTSTOWN, NJ	N5077Y	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1987	SARASOTA, FL	N3120L	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1987	KAILUA, HI	N98836	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Apr 30, 1987	ATHENS, GA	N6752T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Apr 29, 1987	CHILOQUIN, OR	N808AA	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending

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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