How many accidents has the Cessna 310Q had?

The NTSB has recorded 89 events involving the Cessna 310Q: 28 fatal, 8 serious, 6 minor injuries, and 47 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 310Q a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 310Q has 89 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 310Q Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

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Fatal (49 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 27, 2023	Santa Fe, NM	N117TC	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper landing flare following an unstable approach, which resulted in a hard landing.
Dec 07, 2021	Corona, CA	N310CC	Incident	substantial	The pilot receiving instruction failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervisio… The pilot receiving instruction failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and the flight instructor’s inadequate supervision.
Mar 21, 2015	St. George, UT	N7770Q	Incident	substantial	Failure of the left main landing gear lower adjusting bolt due to overstress, which resulted in the left main landing gear collapse during landing.
Mar 08, 2014	Wapakoneta, OH	N69980	Incident	substantial	A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to ide… A fire due to a fuel leak of the cabin heater system. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the airplane, which failed to identify leaks in the heater system.
Mar 30, 2013	Willoughby, OH	N1267G	Incident	substantial	A bird strike during a practice instrument approach in visual conditions.
Feb 22, 2011	Romeoville, IL	N119RS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in … The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach/landing to compensate for the ice accumulated on the airframe which resulted in a hard landing.
Apr 11, 2008	Roswell, NM	N7935Q	Incident	substantial	The airframe and powerplant mechanic's incorrect reassembly of the landing gear.
Aug 03, 2007	Brownsburg, IN	N7749Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment… The pilot's poor in-flight planning to make an off airport precautionary landing and his failure to maintain clearance from the construction equipment during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the construction equipment.
Jan 31, 2007	Atlantic City, NJ	N20SS	Incident	substantial	The inoperative safe gear indicator light switch. Contributing to the accident was the pilot hand-cranking the landing gear past the physical stop.
Apr 15, 2006	Finleyville, PA	N93AC	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance/speed during final approach, which resulted in an undershoot and hard landing.
Jan 15, 2006	Griffith, IN	N141DE	Incident	substantial	The overload failure of the right main landing gear locking mechanism due to undetermined reasons.
Dec 07, 2005	Pierre, SD	N8403F	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll due to the icy runway. Factors were the compacted snow and ice along … The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll due to the icy runway. Factors were the compacted snow and ice along the edges of the runway and at the taxiway intersection, and the snow banks adjacent to the runway and taxiway.
Sep 09, 2005	Boscobel, WI	N75SM	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to the open cabin do… The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude which resulted in an undershoot. A related factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to the open cabin door.
Aug 10, 2004	Nappanee, IN	N7940Q	Incident	substantial	The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were t… The delay in the pilot's performance of an aborted takeoff. A factor was the reported restricted movement of the elevator. Additional factors were the rising easement and roadway the airplane went over before coming to rest in the farmers field.
Feb 07, 2001	Mitchell, SD	N10ET	Incident	substantial	The pilot disregarded the aircraft limitation placard, and attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving a hazardous weather advisory. … The pilot disregarded the aircraft limitation placard, and attempted flight into known adverse weather after receiving a hazardous weather advisory. Factors to the accident were the ice-covered cockpit windshield, the ice-covered runway, and the snowbank.
May 09, 2000	MESA, AZ	N7648Q	Incident	substantial	the overload fracture and separation of the right main landing gear attachment.
Jan 20, 2000	SPRING BRANCH, TX	N310GG	Incident	substantial	The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff. A factor was the open cabin door.
Nov 26, 1999	MOLINE, IL	N7762Q	Incident	substantial	the landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway ma… the landing gear locking mechanism was not properly locked. Factors relating to this accident were the improper rigging of the gear and the runway marker.
Nov 10, 1999	JACKSONVILLE, FL	N310GC	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear down locking mechanism for undetermined reasons.
May 08, 1998	LAFAYETTE, GA	N310DR	Incident	substantial	The pilot's improper flare during landing. Factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane and the crosswind condition.
Jan 26, 1998	KENOSHA, WI	N8189Q	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear and to properly align the airplane with the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the inop… the pilot's failure to lower the landing gear and to properly align the airplane with the runway. Factors associated with the accident were: the inoperative gear warning, degraded aircraft performance, the pilot's diverted attention, the pilot's decision to perform a go-around, the snow bank and the runway which the airplane traveled across.
Dec 30, 1996	SELMA, AL	N7561Q	Incident	substantial	The failure of maintenance personnel to correctly repair and install the pilot's seat.
Jul 19, 1995	BUFFALO, NY	N310JM	Incident	substantial	The pilot misjudged the flare, resulting in a hard landing and subsequent collapse of the right main landing gear. Pilot fatigue was a related factor.
Jan 01, 1995	GUTHRIE, OK	N3848X	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. A FACTOR WAS ICING CONDITIONS.
Sep 01, 1994	SALEM, OH	N7579Q	Incident	substantial	The pilot misjudged altitude and distance which resulted in a undershoot of the runway and collision with objects.

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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