How many accidents has the Cessna 310J had?

The NTSB has recorded 31 events involving the Cessna 310J: 3 fatal, 3 serious, 4 minor injuries, and 21 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 310J a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 310J has 31 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 310J Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 31 events recorded from 1983 to 2022.

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Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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 10, 2015	Tucson, AZ	N3123L	Incident	substantial	The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airp… The insufficient right main landing gear (MLG) down-lock tension due to maintenance personnel's failure to perform a rigging procedure during the airplane's most recent inspection, which resulted in the right MLG collapsing during landing.
Dec 18, 2014	San Antonio, TX	N700MA	Incident	substantial	The retraction of the left main landing gear after landing for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examinations.
Dec 13, 2007	Hilton Head Island, SC	N310RV	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around.
Apr 03, 2005	Union City, SC	N3064L	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delay in aborting the landing. A contributing factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
Jan 03, 2005	Davenport, WA	N310RA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors … The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during landing with airframe ice, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and hard landing. Factors were the icing conditions and the airframe ice.
Jun 05, 2004	Morgan, UT	N415SW	Incident	substantial	the poor friction value on the runway rendering braking action inadequate. Contributing factors include the excessive approach speed, and the pilot's … the poor friction value on the runway rendering braking action inadequate. Contributing factors include the excessive approach speed, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control of the aircraft.
Mar 31, 1998	HUTCHINSON, KS	N3020L	Incident	substantial	the flight instructor's inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that the right throttle had been retarded before re-advancing the right mixture co… the flight instructor's inadequate supervision by failing to ensure that the right throttle had been retarded before re-advancing the right mixture control, which resulted in a loss of directional control, an encounter with soft terrain, and damage to the nose gear. A related factor was that the student improperly performed the aborted takeoff procedure by failing to retard both throttles.
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.
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).
Sep 20, 1991	SUGAR GROVE, IL	N300RA	Incident	substantial	THE BUCKLED NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENSION GEAR DRIVE TUBE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND NOT HAVING THE LANDING GEAR INSP… THE BUCKLED NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENSION GEAR DRIVE TUBE. A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT IN COMMAND NOT HAVING THE LANDING GEAR INSPECTED AT THE INTERVAL RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER.
Nov 12, 1988	CARROLLTON, OH	N3066L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 29, 1987	SARASOTA, FL	N3120L	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jan 13, 1987	STRAIGHTS OF FL, FL	N1204V	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 13, 1986	BESSEMER, AL	N3105L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 18, 1986	STOCKTON, CA	N3195L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 23, 1986	OPA LOCKA, FL	N12DS	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 31, 1984	CHANUTE, KS	N3074L	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1984	AKRON, OH	N3057L	Incident	—	Investigation pending
Sep 11, 1983	BIRMINGHAM, AL	N3199L	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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