Cessna 310P Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1982 to 2009.

16

All Events

10

Incidents

2

Minor

0

Serious

4

Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
May 19, 2009 Long Beach, CA N777AL Fatal (3) substantial The failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other's aircraft.
Dec 19, 2007 Dunnellon, FL N5811M Incident substantial
The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landin…

The improper installation of the right main landing gear scissors by company maintenance personnel, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear during takeoff.

Sep 14, 2006 Kennett, MO N5858M Incident substantial
Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a …

Separation of the left main landing gear torque link during landing resulting in a loss of control and runway excursion. Contributing factors were a failure to comply with the airframe manufacturer's service bulletin, and the pilot's inability to maintain directional control after the torque link separation.

Jul 02, 2004 Knox, IN N310WH Incident substantial The fatigue fracture of the main landing gear assembly.
Apr 13, 2004 Caracas, VE YV-310C Fatal destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 21, 2003 Crystal River, FL N5811M Incident substantial
Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which re…

Inadequate maintenance by company maintenance personnel, which resulted in operation of the airplane with a deflated nose landing gear strut, which resulted in the nose gear failing to lock in position, gear collapse, and damage to the airplane during landing rollout.

Sep 24, 1995 LEXINGTON, MS N5926M Fatal (2) destroyed
the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.…

the non-instrument rated pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. The weather was a factor.

Apr 23, 1992 AUSTIN, TX N5936M Incident substantial
THE APPROACH CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEQUENCE ARRIVING TRAFFIC, AND THE TOWER CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO SEQUENCE AND SEPARATE LANDING TRAFFIC. …

THE APPROACH CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY SEQUENCE ARRIVING TRAFFIC, AND THE TOWER CONTROLLER'S FAILURE TO SEQUENCE AND SEPARATE LANDING TRAFFIC. FACTORS IN THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO OBTAIN A LANDING CLEARANCE AND THE NIGHT LIGHT CONDITIONS.

May 06, 1989 FORT MYERS, FL N5769M Incident substantial COLLAPSE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DUE TO OVERLOAD FAILURE OF THE TRUNNION AND BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY.
Apr 25, 1988 BERRYVILLE, AR N5873M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 13, 1987 Bay St. Louis, MS N5770M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 1987 MEMPHIS, TN N5814M Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 24, 1984 WEST CHICAGO, IL N310AM Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 13, 1982 WENDOVER, UT N5836M Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jul 30, 1982 MARION, IL N5746M Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jun 21, 1982 FORT WORTH, TX N5823M 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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