Cessna 310R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 121 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 1999 | COLUMBUS, GA | N7571Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing. |
| Feb 10, 1999 | MONTICELLO, NY | N87464 | Incident | substantial | The pilot in command's loss of directional control. |
| Jan 11, 1999 | KEARNY, NJ | N87365 | Fatal (1) | destroyed | a loss of elevator control for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 08, 1999 | ALLENTOWN, PA | N31UV | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to reduce too much power during the landing flare. |
| Nov 01, 1998 | WICHITA, KS | N310PB | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control a…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and the gusty crosswind. |
| Sep 01, 1998 | SEYMOUR TWP., WI | N5056J | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilots of both airplanes not maintaining visual separation from the other airplane. |
| Jun 27, 1998 | CAHOKIA, IL | N4249C | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons. |
| May 24, 1998 | AUGUSTA, KS | N5247J | Serious (4) | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the current local weather conditions and his failure to maintain a climb after takeoff. Factors related to the a…the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the current local weather conditions and his failure to maintain a climb after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the fog, the powerlines, and spatial disorientation. |
| Mar 26, 1998 | SIOUX FALLS, SD | N3700G | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and the pilot not following his…the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and the pilot not following his normal habit pattern of lowering the landing gear on base leg. |
| Dec 30, 1997 | GRANTS, NM | N87358 | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight i…The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to secure the right engine oil cap, resulting in oil exhaustion and the loss of engine power. |
| Nov 30, 1997 | HARTFORD, CT | N2641F | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper in-flight decision to land on the departure end of the runway and not perform a go-around. |
| Nov 28, 1997 | ST MARY'S, PA | N6923 | Fatal (2) | destroyed | was the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures. |
| Mar 31, 1997 | DEEP WATER CAY, BF | N995GP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 27, 1997 | CALHOUN, GA | N72GL | Serious (2) | destroyed |
The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management and improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the empty fuel tank. Factors in the accident we…The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management and improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the empty fuel tank. Factors in the accident were: the PIC's improper in-flight planning and decision, his failure to list an alternate airport, and his decision to allow the newly hired copilot to perform instrument approaches in marginal weather which led to numerous instrument approaches and missed approaches. |
| 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. |
| Mar 15, 1996 | WINDER, GA | N447T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain visual flight conditions which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent inflight breakup of the airplane when he…The pilot's failure to maintain visual flight conditions which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent inflight breakup of the airplane when he exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe. |
| Jan 24, 1996 | FORT PIERCE, FL | N5079J | Serious (1) | substantial |
failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedure(s) and/or feather the respective propeller after loss of power in the left engine for an undetermin…failure of the pilot to follow emergency procedure(s) and/or feather the respective propeller after loss of power in the left engine for an undetermined reason. The undetermined loss of power (left engine) was a related factor. |
| 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. |
| Dec 21, 1995 | BELLVILLE, OH | N1269G | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and …the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and an in-flight breakup. |
| Nov 28, 1995 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN | N5CX | Incident | substantial | the pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed. |
| Aug 16, 1995 | ALTOONA, PA | N2640L | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/…propagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an approach for a forced landing. Darkness and mountainous/hilly terrain were related factors. |
| Jul 12, 1995 | COLUMBUS, OH | N1723E | Incident | destroyed | A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Oct 27, 1994 | RAWLINS, WY | N69350 | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH TERRAIN, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, AND THE …THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT MAINTAINING CLEARANCE WITH TERRAIN. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE HIGH TERRAIN, DARK NIGHT CONDITIONS, AND THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S NOT OBTAINING/ MAINTAINING THE PROPER CLIMB RATE. |
| 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. |
| Sep 03, 1994 | BLAIN, PA | N502SB | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND EXCEEDING THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS O…THE PILOT'S IMPAIRMENT OF JUDGMENT AND PERFORMANCE DUE TO DRUGS, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE AIRPLANE, AND EXCEEDING THE DESIGN STRESS LIMITS OF THE AIRPLANE, WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN-FLIGHT BREAKUP OF THE AIRPLANE. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: CONDITIONS CONDUCIVE TO FATIGUE. |