How many accidents has the Cessna 310R had?

The NTSB has recorded 121 events involving the Cessna 310R: 50 fatal, 11 serious, 6 minor injuries, and 54 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 310R a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 310R has 121 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 310R Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 121 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

121

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (96 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Mar 31, 1997	DEEP WATER CAY, BF	N995GP	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 20, 1996	MARSHFIELD, WI	N1835E	Incident	substantial	the failure of the pilot of the PA-32R, N1030Q, to obtain identification of the Cessna 310R, N1835E, visually, and his inadequate visual outlook. A f… the failure of the pilot of the PA-32R, N1030Q, to obtain identification of the Cessna 310R, N1835E, visually, and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the failure of both pilots to hear communications from each other.
Dec 29, 1995	MINOCQUA, WI	N68300	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the landing. The weather and ice accumulation on the airplane were factors.
Nov 28, 1995	MICHIGAN CITY, IN	N5CX	Incident	substantial	the pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed.
Jul 12, 1995	COLUMBUS, OH	N1723E	Incident	destroyed	A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons.
Oct 11, 1994	ROCHESTER, NY	N5494J	Incident	minor	Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine… Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine.
Jun 02, 1992	CLEVELAND, OH	N225SC	Incident	substantial	A FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN GEAR'S UPPER STRUT HOUSING AND DOWN LOCK LINK ASSEMBLY ATTACH POINT.
Mar 11, 1992	TUSCALOOSA, AL	N87355	Incident	substantial	THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND THE STUDENT PILOT'S FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
Nov 22, 1991	SOUTH ST PAUL, MN	N35H	Incident	substantial	THE INADEQUATE DESIGN OF THE PROPELLER HUB ASSEMBLY WHICH RESULTED IN METAL FATIGUE AND PROPELLER BLADE SEPARATION DURING INITIAL CLIMBOUT.
Jun 23, 1991	FREDERICK, MD	N8631G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT OF THE OTHER AIRCRAFT FAILED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WITH A PARKED AIRCRAFT.
Jun 01, 1991	WESTERLY, RI	N3227A	Incident	substantial	IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER WHICH RESULTED IN THREAD FAILURE IN THE PROPELLER HUB AND SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER IN FLIGHT. A FACTO… IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER WHICH RESULTED IN THREAD FAILURE IN THE PROPELLER HUB AND SEPARATION OF THE PROPELLER IN FLIGHT. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE RIGHT PROPELLER STRIKING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR CAUSING ITS SEPARATION FROM THE AIRPLANE AS THE PROPELLER DEPARTED THE AIRPLANE.
Jul 15, 1990	HYANNIS, MA	N4855A	Incident	destroyed	A HARD LANDING DUE TO THE PILOT STALLING THE AIRPLANE DURING THE LANDING FLARE. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS GUSTY WIND CONDITIONS.
Jul 11, 1990	MANSFIELD, OH	N3463G	Incident	substantial	AN UNAVOIDABLE COLLISION WITH A DEER WHILE TAKING OFF WHICH BENT THE DRAG BRACE AND PREVENTED IT FROM LOCKING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TH… AN UNAVOIDABLE COLLISION WITH A DEER WHILE TAKING OFF WHICH BENT THE DRAG BRACE AND PREVENTED IT FROM LOCKING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE NIGHT CONDITIONS WHICH REDUCED THE PILOTS VISIBILITY TO THE ILLUMINATED AREA OF THE LANDING LIGHTS.
May 23, 1990	ELEUTHERA ISL., BF	N5039J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 15, 1988	WASHINGTON, DC	N87297	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Aug 06, 1988	NOBLESVILLE, IN	N98980	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 22, 1987	KAILUA, HI	N98836	Incident	destroyed	Investigation pending
Nov 08, 1986	BELVIDERE, IL	N6096C	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Oct 18, 1986	WEST PALM BEACH, FL	N2638N	Incident	minor	Investigation pending
Jan 26, 1986	KANSAS CITY, MO	N1905G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1985	ROCKY MOUNT, NC	N1771G	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Nov 30, 1984	EDEN PRAIRIE, MN	N98995	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 19, 1984	PALM BEACH, FL	N1UB	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1982	GAYLORD, MI	N1777E	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1982	MILES CITY, MT	N30RA	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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