Cessna 310N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 29 events recorded from 1984 to 2021.

29

All Events

15

Incidents

2

Minor

2

Serious

10

Fatal (27 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.

Dec 28, 2014 Liberty, NC N177JD Incident substantial The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
Oct 27, 2006 Lake Havasu Cit, AZ N56MB Incident substantial the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
Apr 03, 2006 Lincoln, CA N5096Q Incident substantial The collapse of the nose gear due to an out of tolerance nose gear over center adjustment.
Jan 18, 2006 Destin, FL N4196Q Incident substantial
The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, ca…

The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear.

Nov 07, 2002 Stella Maris, BF N5059Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Aug 09, 2002 Grand Junction, CO N111KC Incident substantial
The dual student's inadequate aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include, the dual student's inadequate airspeed and …

The dual student's inadequate aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include, the dual student's inadequate airspeed and high flare, the inadequate supervision by the instructor, the in-flight separation of the right main landing gear and the intentional wheels-up landing.

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.
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.

Jan 25, 1999 CLEARWATER, FL N5080Q Incident substantial a ground fire in the left wing due to an undetermined ignition source.
Jun 20, 1998 JANESVILLE, WI N5030Q Incident substantial
other maintenance personnel not installing nose landing gear door linkage. Factors were the unsecured landing gear door, the nose landing gear becomi…

other maintenance personnel not installing nose landing gear door linkage. Factors were the unsecured landing gear door, the nose landing gear becoming jammed and the gear extension not possible by the pilot.

Jan 10, 1995 COVINGTON, GA N4104Q Incident substantial THE PILOT'S IMPROPER FUEL MANAGEMENT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.
Sep 09, 1987 WILLIAMSPORT, PA N4166Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 21, 1986 FULLERTON, CA N4162Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 13, 1984 TAMPA, FL N4197Q 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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