Cessna 310R Safety Record

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

121

All Events

54

Incidents

6

Minor

11

Serious

50

Fatal (96 fatalities)

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
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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