Cessna 310D Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 24 events recorded from 1982 to 2023.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2023 | Ennis, TX | N6798T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The partial loss of right engine power due to reduced fuel flow as a result of the contamination of the fuel screen. |
| Jun 30, 2006 | Sutton, WV | N6867T | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the…The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during takeoff-initial climb to avoid a stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was the inadvertent stall/mush. |
| Apr 17, 2003 | Provo, UT | N6861T | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an in…failure of the student to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the instructor's inattention to the fuel supply, fuel exhaustion, an inadvertent stall/spin during the turn from base leg to final approach. and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. |
| Aug 13, 2000 | WATKINS, CO | N6981T | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to follow procedures and lower the landing gear prior to landing. Factors were diverted attention and aural perception. |
| Jul 19, 2000 | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | N674FT | Serious (2) | substantial |
The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire available runway, the high density altitude weather…The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane. Factors were the pilot's failure to use the entire available runway, the high density altitude weather condition, and a partial loss of power on one engine due to a burned exhaust valve. |
| Mar 14, 2000 | STUART, FL | N6744T | Incident | substantial |
the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were:…the failure of both pilots to maintain an adequate visual lookout, resulting in both airplanes colliding in flight. Contributing to the accident were: 1) inadequate approach/departure control service by ATC approach/departure personnel, and the failure of the radar approach controller to advise the local tower controller of the change in approach procedure for N51ML; 2) the excessive and extraneous radio communications by the local controller which prevented both pilots from providing timely position information during the critical period prior to the midair collision. |
| May 04, 1996 | LOS ANGELES, CA | N6780T | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were clouds and dark night light conditions, and the pilot's…failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were clouds and dark night light conditions, and the pilot's diverted attention due to a landing gear problem. |
| Apr 18, 1996 | PALMETTO, GA | N100VG | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot-in-command to maintain the proper descent rate resulting in a hard landing and collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Dec 09, 1995 | FORT WORTH, TX | N6925T | Incident | substantial | Failure of the left main landing gear strut at the fork weld. |
| Jul 13, 1995 | ALAMOSA, CO | N6976T | Serious (1) | destroyed |
TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FLOODING AFTER THE PILOT HAD PLACED BOTH FUEL PUMP SWITCHES IN THE HIGH BOOST POSITION AND MOVED THE MIXTUR…TOTAL LOSS OF POWER IN BOTH ENGINES DUE TO FLOODING AFTER THE PILOT HAD PLACED BOTH FUEL PUMP SWITCHES IN THE HIGH BOOST POSITION AND MOVED THE MIXTURE CONTROLS TO THE FULL RICH POSITION. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING. |
| May 14, 1993 | ROSELAND, LA | N407CS | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACT…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL RESULTING IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL EXHAUSTION. THE LACK OF SUITABLE TERRAIN FOR THE FORCED LANDING WAS A FACTOR IN THE ACCIDENT. |
| Dec 24, 1992 | MIAMI, FL | N6737T | Serious (1) | substantial |
IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT OUTBOARD TORQUE TUBE IN THE RIGHT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE ASSEMBLY HOUSING RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DU…IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE RIGHT OUTBOARD TORQUE TUBE IN THE RIGHT FUEL SELECTOR VALVE ASSEMBLY HOUSING RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO FUEL STARVATION. |
| Sep 30, 1992 | MINDEN, NV | N6755T | Minor | substantial |
PILOT'S AND MECHANIC'S INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER EX…PILOT'S AND MECHANIC'S INADEQUATE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT AND THE PILOT'S POOR INFLIGHT DECISION BY NOT RETURNING TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT AFTER EXPERIENCING THE INITIAL ENGINE LOSS OF POWER ON TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ACCIDENT WAS FUEL STARVATION DUE TO FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION, THE HIGH VEGETATION, AND THE ROAD SIGN. |
| Aug 29, 1992 | CRYSTAL, MN | N6908T | Fatal (3) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING TAKEOFF/INITIAL CLIMB IN GUSTY, SHIFTING CROSSWIND CONDITIONS. |
| Dec 02, 1991 | HAMILTON, TX | N6890T | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE INADVERTEND ENCOUNTER WITH ICING CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE UNAVAILABILITY OF AN AIRPORT WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY AND THE DETERIORATED AIRCR…THE INADVERTEND ENCOUNTER WITH ICING CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE THE UNAVAILABILITY OF AN AIRPORT WEATHER OBSERVATION FACILITY AND THE DETERIORATED AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE. |
| May 01, 1991 | CHRISTIANSBURG, VA | N6632T | Minor | substantial | INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. CONTRIBUTING WAS AN OBSTRUCTED AIR FILTER. |
| Aug 30, 1987 | LANCASTER, CA | N39DD | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 30, 1987 | ATHENS, GA | N6752T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 02, 1987 | MIAMI, FL | N6880T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1986 | YERMO, CA | N6762T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 22, 1985 | KAHULUI, HI | N6740T | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1985 | CARBONDALE, IL | N1729K | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 27, 1982 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N6817T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1982 | FARMERVILLE, LA | N6822T | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |