Cessna 310 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 584 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

584

All Events

312

Incidents

48

Minor

42

Serious

181

Fatal (354 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jun 24, 2025 Fayetteville, TN N5045Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 29, 2025 Lake Evella Aerodrome, AS VH-NXA Incident substantial Investigation pending
Nov 09, 2024 Alcoa, TN N143MG Incident substantial The failure of the left engine throttle control shaft bushing during taxi, resulting in a full asymmetric power condition and a taxiway excursion.
Jun 27, 2024 Duluth, MN N5080J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 27, 2023 Santa Fe, NM N117TC Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Jun 20, 2023 Derby, AS VH-DAW Incident substantial Investigation pending
May 25, 2023 Sunnyside, WA N6PK Incident substantial The failure of the side brace lock assembly of the right main landing gear due to overstress as a result of a hard landing.
Apr 02, 2023 Rand Airport, SF ZS-III Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 15, 2022 Lexington, KY N3844C Incident substantial A main landing gear collapse due to a landing gear actuator overtravel for reasons that could not be determined.
Nov 13, 2022 Fulton, NY N3048L Incident substantial
The pilots failure to slow the airplane down prior to turning off the runway, which resulted in damage to the airplane’s fuselage structure in the vic…

The pilots failure to slow the airplane down prior to turning off the runway, which resulted in damage to the airplane’s fuselage structure in the vicinity of the nose landing gear.
Oct 13, 2022 Middlefield, OH N62368 Incident substantial The pilot’s inadequate fuel planning and inflight fuel management which resulted in exhaustion of his fuel supply and a forced landing.
May 23, 2022 Caryville, FL N310DC Incident substantial An in-flight loss of engine power on both engines for undetermined reasons.
Apr 13, 2022 Selma, AL N7733Q Incident substantial
The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after rec…

The failure of maintenance personnel to properly rig the rudder trim system after reinstallation and pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection after recent maintenance, which resulted in an inability to adequately maintain directional control during the flight.
Mar 10, 2022 McGrath, AK N3UR Incident substantial A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.
Dec 07, 2021 Corona, CA N310CC Incident substantial
The pilot receiving instruction failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervisio…

The pilot receiving instruction failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Jun 19, 2021 Portland, IN N310LC Incident substantial The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
May 13, 2021 Ribeirão Preto, BR PT-IIM Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 24, 2021 Carrollton, OH N310VD Incident substantial
The pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was down before landing due to distraction during the Before Landing checks, which resulted in a gear-…

The pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was down before landing due to distraction during the Before Landing checks, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
Jun 18, 2020 Coeur D Alene, ID N6602B Incident substantial Improper maintenance of the landing gear system which resulted in a partial gear collapse during landing.
Jun 15, 2020 Butte, MT N87395 Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its su…

The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a fence post during final approach which resulted in a damage to the left main landing gear, and its subsequent collapse during landing.
Aug 21, 2019 Tampa, FL N2299F Incident substantial The failure of the right main landing gear to fully extend and lock for reasons that could not be determined.
Oct 05, 2018 Marathon, TX N553CM Incident substantial The pilot's failure to see and avoid a cow on the airstrip during landing.
Jul 20, 2018 Malden, MO N46CH Incident substantial The pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 30, 2018 Gainesville, FL N2212A Incident substantial The pilot’s failure to maintain an adequate approach path at night, which resulted in a tree strike.
Mar 22, 2018 Kansas City, MO N372WP Incident substantial The landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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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