Cessna 310N Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 29 events recorded from 1984 to 2021.

29

All Events

15

Incidents

2

Minor

2

Serious

10

Fatal (27 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Feb 11, 2008 Keflavík, OF N5030Q Fatal (1) substantial The reported loss of both engines' power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
Oct 07, 2007 Ekalaka, MT N85WT Fatal (2) substantial
The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate ai…

The pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his continued flight into adverse weather (icing conditions), and failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the emergency descent for landing. Contributing to the accident were the forecast icing conditions.

Jul 07, 2000 RIO LUJAN, AR LVJLB Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 06, 2000 OLD FORGE, PA N70CM Fatal (2) substantial Both pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
Dec 10, 1999 DANVILLE, IL N5038Q Fatal (2) destroyed
Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accid…

Aircraft control not being maintained by the flight instructor and the flight instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. Factors to the accident were the flight instructor's VFR flight into IMC weather conditions, the inadequate preflight planning/preparation conducted by the flight instructor, the dark night, the low ceiling, and the rain.

Apr 03, 1999 CECILIA, KY N4159Q Fatal (2) destroyed
The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident ai…

The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.

Aug 20, 1993 ROCKFORD, IL N5005Q Fatal (2) destroyed an arcing electrical relay (solenoid) and subsequent overheating/fire of the starter wiring and adjacent fuel lines.
Nov 05, 1987 BELLINGHAM, WA N4178Q Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 01, 1985 EDGEWOOD, NM N5069Q Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1984 VALPARAISO, IN N31747 Fatal (5) 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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