Cessna 310F Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 14 events recorded from 1983 to 2022.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2022 | Puerto Vallarta, MX | N541DW | Fatal (1) | unk | Investigation pending |
| May 05, 2016 | North Little Rock, AR | N6770X | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to promptly feather the left propeller upon the initial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and his failure to maintain air…The pilot's failure to promptly feather the left propeller upon the initial loss of engine power shortly after takeoff and his failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering with one engine inoperative, which resulted in a loss of control at a low altitude. Also causal was the partial loss of left engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the airplane did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunction that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Apr 01, 2011 | Sanford, FL | N6781X | Incident | substantial | The failure of the nose landing gear due to inadequate servicing of the nose gear strut reservoir. |
| Jan 01, 2011 | Orange, MA | N6725X | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack o…The pilot did not maintain separation from trees during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and lack of recent night flight experience. |
| Aug 19, 2010 | LaGrange, IN | N6762X | Incident | substantial | The pilot did not maintain altitude due to his distracted attention to a vibration of unknown origin. |
| 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. |
| Apr 22, 2001 | Carmel Valley, CA | N5834X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The in-flight loss of control of the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions for undetermined reasons. |
| 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 17, 1997 | BRIDGEPORT, CT | N1761G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Rel…the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Related factors were: the pilot's misunderstanding of the wind conditions, and the resultant quartering tail wind. |
| Sep 02, 1991 | CORVALLIS, OR | N6788X | Incident | substantial |
A DISCONNECTED AIR INDUCTION LINE, AND THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO EXECUTE A 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MULTI…A DISCONNECTED AIR INDUCTION LINE, AND THE PILOT'S INFLIGHT DECISION TO EXECUTE A 180 DEGREE TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT. HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT, HIS OVERALL LACK OF FAMILIARITY AND LACK OF RECENT EXPERIENCE IN THE TYPE AIRCRAFT WERE FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Dec 05, 1987 | OPA LOCKA, FL | N317L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 1985 | MIDLAND, TX | N6778X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 14, 1985 | MARFA, TX | N5838X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 07, 1983 | VICHY, MO | N202JM | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |