Cessna T310 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 56 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.

56

All Events

27

Incidents

3

Minor

5

Serious

20

Fatal (39 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Mar 30, 2004 Lancashire, UK N6834L Fatal (1) substantial Investigation pending
Mar 21, 2004 Broomfield, CO N3465G Incident substantial
the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to verify the landing gear position. Factors contributing to the accident were the …

the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision and his failure to verify the landing gear position. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's diverted attention due to the electrical failure.

Apr 03, 2002 Mount Holly, NJ N5079J Serious (1) substantial
The pilot's misjudgment of distance, his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in …

The pilot's misjudgment of distance, his subsequent improper recovery from a bounced landing, and the failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.

Nov 15, 2001 Madison, MS N2642Y Incident substantial
The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear …

The pilot's failure to verify that the landing gear was down and locked prior to landing resulting in the airplane being landed with the landing gear retracted.

Jun 20, 2001 St. Cloud, MN N5883M Serious (1) substantial the fuel starvation. Fuel management by the pilot was an additional cause. The muddy terrain was a contributing factor.
Apr 18, 2001 Madinah, SA N700AS Fatal (2) substantial Investigation pending
Jan 24, 2001 JEDDAH, SA N2104X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 20, 2000 PLAINVILLE, CT N137TR Incident substantial
The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the pilot's door during the takeoff roll, which delayed the aborted takeoff and resulted in the over…

The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the pilot's door during the takeoff roll, which delayed the aborted takeoff and resulted in the overrun. A factor in the accident was the snow-covered runway.

Oct 31, 1999 ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO N4XZ Fatal (4) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which…

the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which resulted in no visual cues.

Jun 03, 1999 WEST LAURENS, NY N1273G Serious (1) substantial the pilot's impairment due to hypoxia, which resulted in reduced situational awareness and a power loss due to fuel exhaustion.
Jun 24, 1998 WHEELING, IL N5255C Incident substantial
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a lack of directional control of the aircraft. Factors to the accident …

the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions which resulted in a lack of directional control of the aircraft. Factors to the accident were the two airport signs and the crosswind.

Apr 26, 1998 PIE TOWN, NM N467DL Fatal (1) destroyed
The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were weather conditions, that included clouds, and …

The pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were weather conditions, that included clouds, and mountainous terrain.

Apr 10, 1996 MINNEAPOLIS, MN N7713Q Minor substantial
the inadequate fuel supply for the intended flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were the pilot operating the ai…

the inadequate fuel supply for the intended flight which resulted in fuel exhaustion. Factors related to the accident were the pilot operating the airplane with an inoperative fuel gauge and the embankment which the airplane traveled down during the forced landing.

Nov 27, 1995 BAJA CA NORTE, MX N37267 Incident destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 15, 1995 GRAND ISLAND, NE N4092C Incident substantial
the pilot's failure to deploy the deicing boots during the approach and the failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. A factor related…

the pilot's failure to deploy the deicing boots during the approach and the failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing. A factor related to the accident was the existing icing conditions.

Apr 09, 1993 GROVELAND, CA N3532G Incident substantial FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE AIRPLANE'S CHECKLIST WHICH RESULTED IN AN INADVERTENT GEAR UP LANDING.
Feb 15, 1990 WHEELING, IL N6186X Incident substantial
PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL DURING THE LANDING PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE SLIPPERY, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND A TWELVE KNOT DIRECT CROSSWIND CO…

PILOT'S INABILITY TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL DURING THE LANDING PHASE OF FLIGHT. THE SLIPPERY, SNOW COVERED RUNWAY, AND A TWELVE KNOT DIRECT CROSSWIND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT.

Oct 08, 1989 STEVENSVILLE, MD N1729H Incident substantial THE PILOT FAILED TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL OF THE AIRCRAFT DURING THE LANDING ROLL.
Jan 28, 1989 PENSACOLA, FL N2638N Incident substantial
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH RESULTING IN LANDING SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL …

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER AIRSPEED DURING THE APPROACH RESULTING IN LANDING SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL DURING THE LANDING ROLL.

Sep 16, 1988 LA VERNE, CA N5126J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Jan 26, 1988 URBANA, IL N5120J Incident substantial Investigation pending
Dec 17, 1986 MEDFORD, OR N7581Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Oct 01, 1986 TITUSVILLE, FL N29HH Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1986 LOUISVILLE, KY N6171X Incident substantial Investigation pending
Apr 24, 1985 BOCA RATON, FL N2638N 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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