How many accidents has the Cessna 310P had?

The NTSB has recorded 16 events involving the Cessna 310P: 4 fatal, 0 serious, 2 minor injuries, and 10 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 310P a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 310P has 16 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 310P Safety Record

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

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Fatal (7 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
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.
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.
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
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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