# FAA incident reports: Cessna 310K A list on [Cessna 310K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310k.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 127 reports - [Accident 20241109017389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241109017389A.md): Cessna 310K · Knoxville, TN · Nov 9, 2024 · N143MG · Substantial damage > The aircraft had a normal landing on runway 05L at ktys. Upon applying brakes, the pilot stated he noticed difficulty in steering the aircraft and that braking was becoming less effective than normal. The aircraft taxiied onto B4 and turned left onto taxiway… - [Incident 20220806014209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220806014209I.md): Cessna 310K · Midland, TX · Aug 6, 2022 · N25EW · Minor damage > On August 6, 2022, at 1041 CDT, a Cessna 310K, bearing the registration [privacy data omitted], registered to a private owner was being operated on a personal flight from Midland airpark(mdd) to Midland airpark(mdd). Enroute the pilot encountered a gear… - [Incident 20200424002619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200424002619I.md): Cessna 310K · West Jordan, UT · Apr 24, 2020 · N7021L · Minor damage > Soon after becoming airborne the pilot realized the passenger entry door was not fully secured at the top latch creating excessive wind noise. He decided to return to the airport to correct the problem. When proceeding downwind he realized the airspeed was… - [Incident 20191204024319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20191204024319I.md): Cessna 310K · West Columbia, SC · Dec 4, 2019 · N77SP · Minor damage > On 12/04/2019, while flying VFR from karw to kcae late in the afternoon (the 34-minute flight was between 4:30 and 5 pm), I failed to up the gear down on my Cessna 310 k. I didn?t hear a gear warning audio enunciator during approach to runway 29. The wind was… - [Incident 20190330002199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190330002199I.md): Cessna 310K · Twin Falls, ID · Mar 30, 2019 · N6999L · Minor damage > PIC did not get a safe indication on the left main gear upon extension of the landing gear and the left main gear collapsed during the landing rollout causing minor damage to the aircraft. - [Incident 20180624024509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180624024509I.md): Cessna 310K · Rice Lake, WI · Jun 24, 2018 · N3843X · Destroyed > Pilots experienced a strong smell of electrical wires burning on climbout. Pilot immediately returned to runway, and after landing aircraft burned and was destroyed. - [Incident 20180316024049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180316024049I.md): Cessna 310K · Vernal, UT · Mar 16, 2018 · N7033L · Minor damage > Aircraft departed RUNWAY17 at Vernal, UT. When the landing gear was retracted a loud bang was felt and heard. The tried to put the landing gear down. Only the mains came down. They landed the aircraft with the nose gear still retracted. - [Incident 20180304009699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180304009699I.md): Cessna 310K · Abbevile, LA · Mar 4, 2018 · N7067L · Minor damage > On Sunday March 4,2018 at approxiatemaly 1330 a normal VFR Landing was performed by aircraft N7067L on runway 16 at kiya. Weather was clear and wind was south at 4 knots. Gear was placed in the down position on down win leg. All normal gear lights were… - [Incident 20151222019749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151222019749I.md): Cessna 310K · Helena, MT · Dec 22, 2015 · N3823X · Minor damage > On December 22, 2015, at 1535 MST. The pilot of a Cessna 310 heard a load bang while retracting the landing gear after take off. He attempted to extended the landing gear. The nose landing gear failed to extened. The pilot made an emergency landing at Helena… - [Incident 20150818013759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150818013759I.md): Cessna 310K · Madison, WI · Aug 18, 2015 · N246B · Minor damage > On August 18, 2015 at 1813 CDT a Cessna 310K, N246B, had it's nose gear collapse while touching down on runway 14 at dane county regional airport-truax field. The commercial pilot received no injuries and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The aircraft was… - [Accident 20120307002919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120307002919A.md): Cessna 310K · Olive Branch, MS · Mar 7, 2012 · N6974L · Substantial damage > After start up the pilot noticed smoke and flames from the left engine cowl. Both engines were shut down. The pilot heard a loud boom. The fire was extinguished with fire extinguishers. The left wing leading edge was found swollen with rivets pulled from all… - [Incident 20110527012989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110527012989I.md): Cessna 310K · Needles, CA · May 27, 2011 · N3800X · Minor damage > Aircraft experianced an electrical failure and landed at Needles airport CA for maintenance. After the electrical problem was repaired the aircraft departed and experianced power lose in the left engine then returned to Needles airport to land. The pilot… - [Accident 20110226003919A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110226003919A.md): Cessna 310K · Angleton, TX · Feb 26, 2011 · N3816X · Destroyed > On February 26, 2011 at 19:35 local time, the PIC of N3816X a CE-310K was on RNAV (GPS) rwy 17 approach into Angleton/Texas gulf coast regional airport (lbx) when the aircraft veered to the left of course, crashed, and severely injured the pilot. The weather… - [Accident 20100926047739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100926047739A.md): Cessna 310K · San Antonio, TX · Sep 26, 2010 · N550JW · Substantial damage > The aircraft landed with the main gear and nose gear partially extended and not in the fully down and locked position. The pilot stated he used a checklist during the approach but he did not look to see if the gear lights were green. As a result the gear… - [Accident 20100714042279A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100714042279A.md): Cessna 310K · El Monte, CA · Jul 14, 2010 · N6909L · Substantial damage > Airman landed and was attempting his first touch and go. He stated the left engine was "right on" and it seemed the right engine was lagging. Airman stated that at approximately twenty feet over the runway, he chopped the power off and the aircraft came down… - [Incident 20100423032329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100423032329I.md): Cessna 310K · Vacaville, CA · Apr 23, 2010 · N6922L · Minor damage > On April 23, 2010, pilot john poundstone was flying a local pleasure flight aboard Cessna 310K, N6922L in the Vacaville, CA Nut Tree Airport (vcb) local area. Prior to landing the landing gear was extended and the pilot recounted that he saw three green… - [Incident 20090326003439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090326003439I.md): Cessna 310K · Long Beach, CA · Mar 26, 2009 · N7022L · Minor damage > (-23) On March 26, 2009, Cessna 310K, N7022L, departed Long Beach airport (lgb) for chino airport (cno). Prior to landing at cno, the pilots noticed the nose gear was not in the down and locked position. They did a low pass-over the runway in cno and ground… - [Accident 20090318005089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090318005089A.md): Cessna 310K · Ocala, FL · Mar 18, 2009 · N6901L · Substantial damage > (-23) Aircraft departed Ocala on a training flight, landed at williston and fueled aircraft. Aircraft departed williston for dunnellon and performed one touch and go landing and one full stop landing. After departing dunnellon pilot noticed that he did not… - [Incident 20080514838169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080514838169I.md): Cessna 310K · San Jose, CA · May 14, 2008 · N6918L · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft operator was wanting to maintain his night currency by making three full stop night landings. He was able to make two successful landings,but on the third and final attempt he failed to lower his gear resulting in a gear up landing on… - [Accident 20060412009589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060412009589A.md): Cessna 310K · Brooksville, FL · Apr 12, 2006 · N6981L · Substantial damage > (-23) On April 12, 2006, at 1945 local time a Cessna 310, registered to the Pilot [privacy data omitted] landed at Pilot Country Airport (X05) in spring hill, Florida. While landing the Pilot [privacy data omitted] ^ states the aircraft started pulling to the… - [Incident 20060329009339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060329009339I.md): Cessna 310K · Sterling Rockfa, IL · Mar 29, 2006 · N7035L · Minor damage > (-23) The owner reported no abnormal observations of the nose gear during preflight. The pilot heard a bump noise after departure. It appears the nose strut collapsed during taxi or takeoff. After take-off the gear was retracted and the nose fender caught on… - [Incident 20060204003299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060204003299I.md): Cessna 310K · Santa Ana, CA · Feb 4, 2006 · N125DM · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that he was high as he neared the airport. He was authorized by ATC to execute a 360 degree turn. He then proceeded to the airport and landed. The landing gear was up and locked at the time of impact. Pilot states that he did not hear a… - [Incident 20060115001259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060115001259I.md): Cessna 310K · Chandler, AZ · Jan 15, 2006 · N6997L · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot was attempting to land at the Chandler stellar airport. Pilot stated he became distracted and forgot to put the landing gear down. The aircraft landed gear up. - [Incident 20041119033189I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041119033189I.md): Cessna 310K · Pine Bluff, AR · Nov 19, 2004 · N7011L · Minor damage > (-23) On November 19, 2004, at approximately 1630 a Cessna CE-310-K, registration number N7011L, serial number 310K0111 had nose gear collapse upon landing on runway 36 at (pbf) Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Pilot received no injuries, the aircraft had minor damage… - [Accident 20041017026809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041017026809A.md): Cessna 310K · Kahului, HI · Oct 17, 2004 · N7049L · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) On October 17, 2004 at approximately 0718Z aircraft N7049L departed Kahului Airport. At approximately 0724Z the aircraft impacted the earth. N7049L was destroyed. The sole occupant sustained fatal injuries. - [Incident 20040814019139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040814019139I.md): Cessna 310K · Riverside, CA · Aug 14, 2004 · N7071L · Minor damage > (-23) Mr. Henry banks was taxiing from his hangar to the run up area for runway 27, at Riverside airport, Riverside CA., when the aircraft brake system failed. The aircraft left the taxiway hit a concrete curb and the nose gear collapsed, which damaged both… - [Incident 20030720018359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030720018359I.md): Cessna 310K · Rutherfordton, NC · Jul 20, 2003 · N7066L · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot departed mountain air VFR and after takeoff heard a "clunk" in the nose gear compartment. When the pilot put the gear down in the pattern at Rutherfordton the nose gear did not show down and locked. The emergency procedures were followed according… - [Incident 20030309004389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030309004389I.md): Cessna 310K · Chandler, AZ · Mar 9, 2003 · N6953L · Minor damage > (-23) On March 9, 2003 a Cessna 310, N6953L, s/n 310K0053, owned and operated by Mr. Hubert h. chappell, had an engine fire during taxi to takeoff at the Chandler airport (P10), Chandler AZ. The aircraft sustained minor fire damage to some wiring in the… - [Incident 20020609025329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020609025329I.md): Cessna 310K · Champaign-Urban, IL · Jun 9, 2002 · N366J · Substantial damage > (-23) [privacy data omitted] pilot was cleared for touch and go while performing patern work. Pilot selected gear down but did not get nose gear safe indication. Pilot tried new light bulb and also tried hand cranking the gear up and back down twice. A fly-by… - [Incident 20020402008199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020402008199I.md): Cessna 310K · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Apr 2, 2002 · N473S · Minor damage > (-23) On April 1, 2002, at 20:50 hours Cessna 310, N473S, landed at fort Lauderdale executive airport, with the landing gear in the retracted position. The pilot had extended the flaps and thought that he had lowered the gear. As he closed the throttles and… - [Incident 20011025031259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011025031259I.md): Cessna 310K · Santa Barbara, CA · Oct 25, 2001 · N7043L · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot keith allen rahn certificate number 568680689, in a written statement stated that he landed on 10/25/01 at about 0730 at sba. Within 1 or 2 seconds after landing the nose gear retracted and the aircraft stopped. The three occupants exited. No one… - [Incident 20010827024939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010827024939I.md): Cessna 310K · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Aug 27, 2001 · N7079L · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft on approved maintenance ferry flight from walkers cay, Bahamas following gear up landing. Required maintenance was performed to prepare the aircraft for ferry. Mechanic did not brace landing gear due to lack of physical damage to the gear.… - [Incident 20010812034669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010812034669I.md): Cessna 310K · Angleton, TX · Aug 12, 2001 · N3816X · Minor damage > (-23) Damage to right main landing gear and right propeller slight damage to wing tip. Witness reported that after the crew exited the aircraft that one of them said that the wrong lever was moved. This witness said that he would not put this on paper. Mr.… - [Incident 20000728035279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000728035279I.md): Cessna 310K · Palm Springs, CA · Jul 28, 2000 · N7011L > (-23)Shortly after takeoff from Palm Springs, CA during climb phase of flight pilot noticed white/grayish smoke emiting from the right hand engine prompting him to return to the Palm Springs airport. Investigation on the ground revealed residual engine oil… - [Incident 20000204020989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000204020989I.md): Cessna 310K · Jacksonville, FL · Feb 4, 2000 · N366J · Minor damage > (-23)Craig tower (crg) issued N366J clearence to land on runway 23 but instructed pilot to make a go-around when it was apparent that the landing gear was not down. Aircraft went around and landed runway 23, taxied to Craig air center and parked. Damage to… - [Accident 19980920025409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980920025409A.md): Cessna 310K · Saugus, CA · Sep 20, 1998 · N711CG · Destroyed · 2 fatal > (.4) The instrument rated private pilot and two passengers were returning from the reno air races where they had participated as pylon spotters. The destination airport was overcast with low stratus clouds. The pilot checked three mountain passes for a visual… - [Incident 19980901027829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980901027829I.md): Cessna 310K · Forest City, IA · Sep 1, 1998 · N6992L · Minor damage > After departing Forest City, IA, airport, pilot noted unsafe gear indication and decided to return to airport. He excuted appropiate emergency procedures with negative results. Landing was executed with both propellers in feather position. Upon touchdown,… - [Incident 19980720037079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980720037079I.md): Cessna 310K · Liberal, KS · Jul 20, 1998 · N3818X · Minor damage > (-5) Pilot forgot to lower landing gear at Liberal airport. - [Accident 19980619021669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980619021669A.md): Cessna 310K · Calexico, CA · Jun 19, 1998 · N6994L · Substantial damage > Right main landing gear collapsed landing. (-23) incident upgraded to accident by NTSB due to damge to aircraft. Aircraft was inbound to cxl (Calexico, CA); pilot noticed an intermittent right main landing gear indication. After several seconds, light became… - [Accident 19980605024389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980605024389A.md): Cessna 310K · Miami, FL · Jun 5, 1998 · N366J · Substantial damage > Unknown to pilot an explosion had occurred in left wing. Fuel leak chaged battery cable arced. Burned hole in wing. (.4)during takeoff an explosion inside the left wing resulted in a short duration fire. The flight continued and landed uneventfully. The upper… - [Incident 19980508020519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980508020519I.md): Cessna 310K · West Palm Beach, FL · May 8, 1998 · N7079L · Minor damage > Nose gear failed extend. Push pull rod failed. Caused 45000 dollars damage to aircraft. - [Incident 19980214001269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980214001269I.md): Cessna 310K · Crestview, FL · Feb 14, 1998 · N7071L · Minor damage > Narrative: landed gear up. Investigation revealed two of the three gear lights (green) were burnt out. - [Incident 19970831033259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970831033259I.md): Cessna 310K · Little Rock, AR · Aug 31, 1997 · N7083L · Minor damage > Narrative: approach to 4L at lit selected, gear down, unable to get green on right gear, used emergency gear retract, didn't help, landed after cranking gear down. Aircraft damage to right gear door, right step, right aileron and tip tank. Aircraft being… - [Accident 19970806021429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970806021429A.md): Cessna 310K · Bainbridge, GA · Aug 6, 1997 · N124SP · Substantial damage > During slow approach. Flared too high in turbulence and stalled. Blew tire bent prop and structure. (.19) on August 6, 1997, about 1415 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310K, N124SP, landed hard at the Decatur county Industrial airpark (bge), Bainbridge,… - [Incident 19970419013229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970419013229I.md): Cessna 310K · Big Spring, TX · Apr 19, 1997 · N6936L · Minor damage > Narrative: airworthiness-nose strut lost aircharge on takeoff, which allowed the nose strut to contact the nose gear doors and jam. - [Incident 19961213042829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961213042829I.md): Cessna 310K · San Jose, CA · Dec 13, 1996 · N6918L · Minor damage > Flock of birds on takeoff. Five to eight birds hit left wing. Bent wing leading edge. - [Incident 19961111040339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961111040339I.md): Cessna 310K · Fort Worth, TX · Nov 11, 1996 · N6965L · Minor damage > Narrative: during approach to landing, the pilot failed to extend the landing gear. The aircraft sustained minor damage as a result of contacting runway surface. The damage was limited to aircraft belly and propellers. - [Incident 19961102038519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961102038519I.md): Cessna 310K · Fort Worth, TX · Nov 2, 1996 · N6965L > Narrative: on 11-02-96 at 1442 local a Cessna 310-K N6965L owned by goswaml ashish venuraja landed at Meacham field, Fort Worth, TX because of smoke coming from the left engine. The power was reduced to the left engine. But was not shut down. The aircraft… - [Incident 19960705026729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960705026729I.md): Cessna 310K · Rapid City, SD · Jul 5, 1996 · N246B · Minor damage > Narrative: aircraft slid to a stop with the main gear doors partly open (approx. 4-5"). Landing gear c/b had popped. Pilot stated that he had extended the landing gear, but "something didn't feel right" upon landing. Aircraft was lifted off runway and gear… - [Incident 19960528011619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960528011619I.md): Cessna 310K · Flint, MI · May 28, 1996 · N7095L · Minor damage > Narrative: after touchdown rt. MLG folded. Upon landing with 3 green lights, aircraft rolled 50'-75' then rt. Main gear started to fold causing aircraft to veer off runway into grass. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310k/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074228') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310k/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.