Cessna 310P Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1982 to 2009.
| 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 |