Cessna 310R Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 121 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2017 | Santa Ana, CA | N87297 | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot’s inability to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine while maneuvering in the pattern to return to the airpor…The pilot’s inability to maintain adequate airspeed after a loss of power to the right engine while maneuvering in the pattern to return to the airport. Contributing to the accident were the loss of power to the right engine for reasons that could not be determined and the pilot’s improper decision to turn toward the inoperative engine during the return flight to the airport. |
| Jun 26, 2008 | Goodland, FL | N4912A | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, which resulted in a total loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jan 05, 2003 | Ada, MN | N37221 | Serious (1) | destroyed | The pilot's failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A low ceiling was a factor. |
| Aug 23, 2002 | Saint Tropez, FR | N920RP | Serious (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 2000 | WOLF POINT, MT | N30RA | Serious (1) | destroyed | In flight collision with birds. |
| Jan 27, 2000 | COLUMBIA FALLS, MT | N87338 | Serious (1) | destroyed | Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the prescribed instrument approach missed approach procedure. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 01, 1989 | RUM CAY, BF | N4985Y | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 19, 1983 | CEDAR KEY, FL | N112DB | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |