# FAA incident reports: Cessna 310L A list on [Cessna 310L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310l.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 130 reports - [Incident 20260726010079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260726010079I.md): Cessna 310L · Overton, NV · Jul 26, 2026 · N6554X · Minor damage > On 07/26/2026 at 1215 PDT, a Cessna 310 airplane departed on a part 91 flight with the purpose of conducting a commercial multi-engine checkride. There were two persons on board - the checkride pilot (PIC) and the designated pilot examiner (DPE). The aircraft… - [Incident 20231129017759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231129017759I.md): Cessna 310L · Clinton, AR · Nov 29, 2023 · N3335X · Minor damage > On November 28, 2023, the aircraft (Cessna 310L) was conducting an angel flight from higginsville, MO (khig) to benton, AR (ksuz) with the pilot and one passenger on board. Approximately 1 hour into the flight the left engine suffered catastrophic mechanical… - [Incident 20230417003099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230417003099I.md): Cessna 310L · Roswell, NM · Apr 17, 2023 · N5YF · Minor damage > On 17 April 2023, at approximately 1300, a Cessna 310L aircraft bearing registration number N5YF, registered to 5YF LLC, performed a gear up landing on runway 17 at the Roswell Air Center (row) in Roswell NM. The aircraft was being operated on a personal… - [Incident 20210809013609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210809013609I.md): Cessna 310L · Meridianville, AL · Aug 9, 2021 · N3274X · Minor damage > After landing at (mdq)pilot felt a vibration on the right side of the aircraft and the right main landing gear collapsed causing damage to the right wing. Pilot and passenger were not injured. Maintenance personnel found the right main gear outboard push pull… - [Incident 20210401003649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210401003649I.md): Cessna 310L · Sheboygan, WI · Apr 1, 2021 · N2249M · Minor damage > On April 1, 2021 at approximately 1915 central daylight time, Cessna 310L airplane, N2249M serial number 310L-0049, was landing at Sheboygan airport (ksbm), Sheboygan, WI, on runway 13 where the right main landing gear collapsed and the airplane skidded off… - [Accident 20190821013849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190821013849A.md): Cessna 310L · Tampa, FL · Aug 21, 2019 · N2299F · Substantial damage > On August 21, 2019 at approximately 1246 local time N2299F landed gear up at Tampa International Airport on runway 19L. The aircraft attempted to land at X05 pilot country airport. But when gear handle was down only 2 gear indicator lights illuminated nose… - [Incident 20181113017229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181113017229I.md): Cessna 310L · Mesa, AZ · Nov 13, 2018 · N37RS · Minor damage > At approximately 12:20PM local time N37RS, a Cessna 310L, sustained minor damage following a landing after a landing gear malfunction at Falcon field airport in Mesa, AZ (kffz). The flight was a local area instructional flight. The CFI reported that on the… - [Incident 20170917011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170917011859I.md): Cessna 310L · Englewood, CO · Sep 17, 2017 · N3344X · Minor damage > On September 17, 2017, at approximately 1245 hours (MST), N3344X, a Cessna CE-310 sustained minor damage on landing rollout Centennial Airport (kapa), CO. N3344X sustained minor damage after the aircraft had touched down and during landing rollout, the… - [Incident 20170204009479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170204009479I.md): Cessna 310L · Kirksville, MO · Feb 4, 2017 · N3311X · Minor damage > Instructor with student executed a missed approach and retracted gear. Instructor pilot then failed to extend gear to the down position before landing on runway 18. - [Accident 20160723011449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160723011449A.md): Cessna 310L · Linden, NJ · Jul 23, 2016 · N3261X · Substantial damage > Pilot[privacy data omitted] stated that prior to landing he had 3 green lights indicating all 3 landing gear were down and locked and he visually checked the nose gear down using the mirror installed on the left engine cowling for that purpose. He stated that… - [Incident 20150616012069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150616012069I.md): Cessna 310L · Santa Ana, CA · Jun 16, 2015 · N2215F · Minor damage > N2215F Cessna 310 s/n 310L-0015 declared an emergency on final at ksna when pilot didn't get a green light for nose gear down and locked. Pilot landed on runway 2L/20R. Nose gear collapsed on landing. Minor aircraft damage, no injuries. - [Incident 20150119002399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150119002399I.md): Cessna 310L · Lancaster, TX · Jan 19, 2015 · N3286X · Minor damage > On January 19, 2014 at 2230Z - N3286X a Cessna 310 serial no. 310L-0136. The aircraft landed at Lancaster regional airport (klnc) Lancaster, Texas on runway 13 and exited at the end. During taxi operations the main landing gear retracted and the aircraft… - [Incident 20140301001499I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140301001499I.md): Cessna 310L · West Memphis, AR · Mar 1, 2014 · N2207F · Minor damage > On March 01, 2014 a Cessna 310 registration N2207F s/n 310L-0007 was operated by an ATP certificated pilot with a first class medical. The pilot tried to lower the landing gear, the main gear lowered; nose gear was confirmed by the tower as not being down.… - [Incident 20131221025279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20131221025279I.md): Cessna 310L · Santa Rosa, CA · Dec 21, 2013 · N3315X · Minor damage > On dec 21, 2013 the pilot in command (PIC) during landing at approximatley 14:30 hours at an altitude of approimately 500 AGL the aircraft struck a bird during approach to runway 32. The bird hit the left engine cowling caused minor cracks and wrinkling of… - [Incident 20120306011769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120306011769I.md): Cessna 310L · Johnstown, PA · Mar 6, 2012 · N2272F · Substantial damage > March 06, 2012AT 15:30 EST, 20:30Z, the allegheny flight standards district office received a call from the regional operations center that a CE-310L aircraft, N2272F, had landed gear up on runway 15 at the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (kjst). They… - [Incident 20110529009759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110529009759I.md): Cessna 310L · Salem, OR · May 29, 2011 · N3275X · Minor damage > On gear retraction pilot heard a loud bang and felt contact of something on floor/feet. Tower confirmed nose gear not down and locked. Held nose gear off as long as possible on landing. Props contacted runway. Nose gear, nose gear doors and surrounding… - [Incident 20100810040799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100810040799I.md): Cessna 310L · Louisville, TN · Aug 10, 2010 · N137CM · Minor damage > On take off, the pilot retracted the gear and heard a popping sound and nose gear light failed to light. Pilot returned to the airport with gear switch in the down position. The nose gear down light failed to illuminate. The pilot stated he tried to shake the… - [Incident 20100524041699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100524041699I.md): Cessna 310L · Chamblee, GA · May 24, 2010 · N63EL · Minor damage > N63EL departed macon for pdk and the pilot and passenger both reported hearing a loud pop. Upon arrival at pdk, the PIC did not receive a gear down indication for the nose gear, nor could he see it in the mirror affixed to the engine cowling. After a fly-by… - [Incident 20091215053559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091215053559I.md): Cessna 310L · Camarillo, CA · Dec 15, 2009 · N2239F · Minor damage > Pilot states he departed oxnard (oxr) and upon gear retraction heard popping noise. After attempting to extend landing gear he noted nosegear was not down and locked. The decision was made to land at Camarillo (cma) due to the longer runway. Upon landing the… - [Incident 20091114052179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20091114052179I.md): Cessna 310L · Tekamah, NE · Nov 14, 2009 · N2275F · Minor damage > On November 14, 2009, N2275F, a Cessna 310 was departing Tekamah Municipal Airport (tqe) with the pilot and two passengers on board. As the pilot retracted the gear, he noticed the NLG did not fully retract. He then tried to extend the gear; however, the gear… - [Incident 20080803840399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080803840399I.md): Cessna 310L · Renton, WA · Aug 3, 2008 · N2215F · Minor damage > (-23) On approach to land at Renton, WA. Rnt the PIC lower the gear and notice that the nose gear green light was not on but the mains were. He went through the emergency checklist. Called the rnt tower and asked them to look at his gear as he flew by. They… - [Incident 20080724846629I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080724846629I.md): Cessna 310L · Shelby, NC · Jul 24, 2008 · N2298F · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft was on return trip to Shelby, NC (eho) after three hour flight from flint, mi (fnt). Although the flight was conducted under IFR the weather was VFR and not a factor. The pilot canceled IFR when the Shelby airport was in sight and it wasn't… - [Incident 20080619846909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080619846909I.md): Cessna 310L · Grand Rapids, MI · Jun 19, 2008 · N3266X · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft departed kgrr airport and the pilot and passenger heard a loud bang as the gear was retracted. The pilot noticed the nose gear was dangling at a 45 degree angle. The pilot notified the tower and flew a low approach. It was confirmed that the… - [Incident 20080315847589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080315847589I.md): Cessna 310L · Lorain/Elyria, OH · Mar 15, 2008 · N3257X · Minor damage > (-23) The aircraft departed uyf (madison county airport; london, OH) for lpr (Lorain County Regional Airport; Elyria, OH). The weather at lpr was a reported visibility of less than 1/4 s.m. to 1/4 s.m. the required visibility to legally execute the approach… - [Incident 20071221830009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071221830009I.md): Cessna 310L · Camarillo, CA · Dec 21, 2007 · N2239F · Minor damage > (-23) On December 21, 2007, 2239F, a Cessna model 310L landed at Camarillo, CA (cma) and experienced a nose landing gear failure. Examination of the aircraft revealed that the torque brace was clamped in the down and locked position with nothing broken or… - [Incident 20060616018179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060616018179I.md): Cessna 310L · Butler, PA · Jun 16, 2006 · N3265X · Substantial damage > (-23) At approximately 1100 et, shortly after take off, pilot reported hearing a loud bang after landing gear was fully retracted. Pilot made several attempts to extend landing gear to the down and locked position to no avail. Nose gear would extend but would… - [Incident 20060503010569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060503010569I.md): Cessna 310L · Denver, CO · May 3, 2006 · N2240F · Minor damage > (-23) After takeoff pilot heard "bang noise" when he retracted the landing gear. Pilot observed unsafe landing gear indication in cockpit. Pilot contacted the tower and flew by tower, the tower reported the nose landing gear appeared to be only partially… - [Incident 20060226003549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060226003549I.md): Cessna 310L · Olive Branch, MS · Feb 26, 2006 · N2207F · Minor damage > (-23) Nose gear failed to extend and lock on landing. Nose gear collapsed on landing. - [Incident 20051021027999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051021027999I.md): Cessna 310L · Castroville, TX · Oct 21, 2005 · N3346X · Minor damage > (-23) On October 21, 2005, a Cessna 310, registration number N3346X, s/n 310L-0196, lost its right brake as it was turning to the right onto the runway. The plane traveled approximately 50 feet before falling into a culvert (ditch) and damaged the nose gear… - [Incident 20040707012749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040707012749I.md): Cessna 310L · Lancaster, SC · Jul 7, 2004 · N31LG · Substantial damage > (-23) After completing the eight full stop landing, the pilot turned left from rwy 24 at midfield intersection and made a full top and raised the flaps. The pilot turned left back to rwy 24 for another takeoff. The left turn was assisted with increased trust… - [Incident 20040310003919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040310003919I.md): Cessna 310L · Hutchinson, KS · Mar 10, 2004 · N46HH > (-23) The twin engine Cessna 310-L was being flown on a pleasure flight operating under CFR 14 part 91 in VFR conditions, and was returning to the pilots home base at Hutchinson, Kansas. On gear extension for landing on runway 35 the pilot noticed an unlocked… - [Incident 20030329008459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030329008459I.md): Cessna 310L · Ulysses, KS · Mar 29, 2003 · N3355Q · Minor damage > (-23) On 03/29/03 a Cessna 310-L operated by larry keith smith (certificate #2200995) and one passenger departed tri-rotor field (a private runway north of Ulysses, KS) en route to Ulysses. After a normal t/o the pilot selected gear up, approximately 5-6… - [Accident 20021012026749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021012026749A.md): Cessna 310L · Las Vegas, NV · Oct 12, 2002 · N2209F · Substantial damage > (-23) On October 12, 2002, at 12:45 pilot stated he departed north Las Vegas airport (vgt) on runway 30L. Shortly after takeoff pilot contacted Las Vegas approach and requested a touch and go at mccarran. After touch and go at mccarran pilot was vectored to… - [Accident 20020927028879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020927028879A.md): Cessna 310L · Virgil, NY · Sep 27, 2002 · N2276F · Destroyed · 1 fatal > (-23) Aircraft was on IFR approach to N03. Landing gear was down, witness reports landing lights 'on'. The pilot cancelled his IFR approach south of the airport. Approximately 5.5 miles from the airport the aircraft struck trees and subsequently lost a wing… - [Accident 20020915024339A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020915024339A.md): Cessna 310L · Atlanta, GA · Sep 15, 2002 · N73NR · Substantial damage > (-23) Investigation into the accident of a Cessna 310L, registration number N73NR, reveals that the pilot-in-command, julie smith, was at the controls while conducting a vor/gps approach to runway 27. When she broke out of the clouds the aircraft was high,… - [Incident 20020601013859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020601013859I.md): Cessna 310L · Pasco, WA · Jun 1, 2002 · N510V · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft was making touch and go landings in kennewick (vista). After last take off the pilot heard a loud pop. He then flwe to Pasco to have the tower do a visual on the landing gear. The tower reported nose gear only partially down. Pilot indication… - [Accident 20020504021429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020504021429A.md): Cessna 310L · Detroit, MI · May 4, 2002 · N1199L · Substantial damage > (.19) On may 4, 2002, at 0810 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 310L, N1199L, owned and piloted by a private pilot, sustained substantial damage when the landing gear collapsed while landing on runway 33 (5,090 feet by 100 feet, dry/asphalt) at the Detroit city… - [Incident 20020423008579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020423008579I.md): Cessna 310L · Bunnell, FL · Apr 23, 2002 · N124DM · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot failed to lower the landing gear during aircraft orientation flight for Cessna 310 type familiarization. - [Incident 20010210000979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010210000979I.md): Cessna 310L · Lexington, KY · Feb 10, 2001 · N117JD · Minor damage > (-23) A/c departed jkl for local flight. Pilot stated heard loud "pop" when gear was retracted. Nose gear would not retract or extend beyond 45 degree position. Pilot contacted lex approach,,declared emergency. Landed at lex. Nose gear only collapsed upon… - [Incident 20010113000849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010113000849I.md): Cessna 310L · Phoenix, AZ · Jan 13, 2001 · N3289X · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot noticed l/g lite malfunction during landing phase @dvt. All three (3) gears visually appeared down and locked. Pilot t/dn @dvt and kept nose off ground until approx. 20 mph grd. Speed. When n/l gear finally touched down, it collapsed. A/c slid on… - [Accident 20000207008229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000207008229A.md): Cessna 310L · Flagstaff, AZ · Feb 7, 2000 · N867MF · Substantial damage > (-23) While retracting gear after takeoff, PIC heard strange noise. Approach into flg. Geardown, no nose gear light but mains down. Performed low approach, flg tower verified nose gear hanging @45 degrees. Executed gear up landing. Inspection of a/c revealed… - [Incident 20000202003989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000202003989I.md): Cessna 310L · Longville, MN · Feb 2, 2000 · N3277X · Minor damage > A/c departed walker, MN for lonville, MN. A loud noise was heard during gear retraction. Subsequent gear extension was incomplete; nose gear remained up. Emergency extension was also unseccessful. A/c landed at Longville with nose gear still in nose well.… - [Incident 19990607016729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990607016729I.md): Cessna 310L · Prescott, AZ · Jun 7, 1999 · N3286X · Minor damage > On June 7, 1999, @ 12:35 p.m. (MST), Cessna 310L, N3286X, landed on rwy 21L at Prescott (prc) airport, Arizona. During roll out, the right main landing side brace experience catastrophic failure, resulting in the collapse of the right main landing gear. The… - [Incident 19990316014169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990316014169I.md): Cessna 310L · Tampa, FL · Mar 16, 1999 · N29PK · Minor damage > (.19)On March 16, 1999, about 0940 eastern standard time, a Cessna 310-L, N29PK, collided with the ground while taxiing at Tampa International Airport, Tampa, Florida. The airplane was operated by air carriers inc., under the provisions of title 14 CFR part… - [Accident 19990314038499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990314038499A.md): Cessna 310L · Angel Fire, NM · Mar 14, 1999 · N2230F · Substantial damage > The pilot had the fuel tanks topped-off, and he embarked five passengers with their baggage. He departed on runway 35, and immediately raised the landing gear after liftoff. He felt the airplane 'settle a little,' and he put the landing gear back down. The… - [Incident 19990124039239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990124039239I.md): Cessna 310L · Atlanta, GA · Jan 24, 1999 · N73NR · Minor damage > After takeoff, as gear was being retracted, a loud popping noise heard from nose area. The pilot extended the gear. The nose gear did not fully extend. Aircraft was landed without nose gear down and locked. Pilot did excellent job of keeping acft on main gear… - [Incident 19981223045679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981223045679I.md): Cessna 310L · Van Nuys, CA · Dec 23, 1998 · N2240F · Minor damage > Aircraft departed vny headed for oxr. Upon retraction of ldg, abnormal noises were heard. Recycled gear and tower confirmed nose gear not fully extended. Pilot made emergency landing at vny where nose gear collapsed. Minor damage to a/c. - [Accident 19980525010659A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980525010659A.md): Cessna 310L · Chicago/Wheelin, IL · May 25, 1998 · N333WD · Substantial damage > Acft left main gear collapsed on landing, wheeling, IL. (.4)the instructor stated that the dual student had flown the instrument approach and had relinquished the controls to him for the landing on runway 30R. The instructor stated that a normal landing was… - [Incident 19980407009089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980407009089I.md): Cessna 310L · Fargo, ND · Apr 7, 1998 · N3304X > Narrative: on April 7, 1998, at 1716 central daylight time, a Cessna 310L, N3304X, operated by a commercial pilot sustained no damage during landing, after experiencing electrical problems. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed at the time of the… - [Incident 19980328004449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980328004449I.md): Cessna 310L · Youngstown, OH · Mar 28, 1998 · N167JS · Substantial damage > Pilot reported little to no braking from left main landing gear brake, which caused the right main landing gear brake to pull and caused loss of directional control on landing. The aircraft went off the right side of runway 20 near the end, going down an… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310l/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 ('2074230') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310l/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.