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
Jun 27, 2024	Duluth, MN	N5080J	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 15, 2022	Lexington, KY	N3844C	Incident	substantial	A main landing gear collapse due to a landing gear actuator overtravel for reasons that could not be determined.
Mar 10, 2022	McGrath, AK	N3UR	Incident	substantial	A failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank lower arm fork, bellcrank, pivot bolt, and trunnion bellcrank lug for undetermined reasons.
Jun 19, 2021	Portland, IN	N310LC	Incident	substantial	The airplane’s collision with a deer on the runway during landing.
Mar 22, 2018	Kansas City, MO	N372WP	Incident	substantial	The landing gear collapse due to the separation of the end fitting bolt for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
Apr 08, 2017	South Lakeland, FL	N1362G	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the acciden… The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the accident.
Jun 26, 2016	Schafer Meadows, MT	N455TB	Incident	substantial	A loss of directional control while landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and landing gear collapse for reasons that could not be determined.
Oct 09, 2013	Onaway, MI	N9757N	Incident	substantial	An inadvertent collision with a deer during landing.
May 08, 2013	Bakersfield, CA	N6096C	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear link assembly, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing during landing.
Sep 28, 2010	Great Falls, MT	N455TB	Incident	substantial	The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main g… The uncommanded retraction of the right main landing gear during taxi due to the failure of the landing gear extension system to move the right main gear upper side link into the locked position for undetermined reasons.
Sep 10, 2008	Lake Placid, NY	N115CA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure … The pilot's failure to observe the ongoing construction to the closed runway while landing. Contributing to the accident was flight service's failure to brief the pilot of the closed runway.
Dec 19, 2007	Phoenix, AZ	N5499J	Incident	substantial	The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed… The pilot's selection of a wrong taxi route, inadequate visual lookout, failure to maintain separation from ground obstacles, and excessive taxi speed.
Apr 27, 2007	Hatch, NM	N3700G	Incident	substantial	The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's fail… The pilot's inattentiveness to the fuel flow and fuel selector valve position resulting in fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow proper engine failure procedures, and the pilot's improper in-flight planning and decision making.
Apr 19, 2006	Billings, MT	N954EA	Incident	substantial	Collapse of the right main landing gear during the landing roll for an undetermined reason.
Jan 09, 2006	St. Charles, MO	N310CK	Incident	substantial	The in-flight collision with a duck during cruise flight resulting in a ruptured fuel tank and the strobe/light assembly electrical short resulting in… The in-flight collision with a duck during cruise flight resulting in a ruptured fuel tank and the strobe/light assembly electrical short resulting in a fire to the right wing tip tank. Contributing factors were the dusk light conditions.
Jan 17, 2004	Port Huron, MI	N6102X	Incident	substantial	The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land… The loss of directional control as a result of reduced braking performance due to a snow-covered runway. Also causal was the pilot's decision to land with a quartering tailwind. The snowbank was a contributing factor.
Feb 02, 2001	Cahokia, IL	N4249C	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.
Feb 18, 2000	SANDUSKY, OH	N87341	Incident	substantial	The pilot's decision to land on a runway that was covered with ice and snow, without obtaining current wind information. Factors were the 20-knot tai… The pilot's decision to land on a runway that was covered with ice and snow, without obtaining current wind information. Factors were the 20-knot tailwind and the snow-covered runway.
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 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.
Jun 27, 1998	CAHOKIA, IL	N4249C	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons.
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.
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.

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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