# NTSB investigations: Cessna 310N

A list on [Cessna 310N](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310n.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

Page 1 of 2 · 66 investigations

- [NTSB ERA25LA238](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA238.md): Cessna 310 · Fayetteville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 24, 2025 · N5045Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known discrepancies.
- [NTSB CEN21LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA205.md): Cessna 310N · Carrollton, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2021 · N310VD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to confirm the landing gear was down before landing due to distraction during the Before Landing checks, which resulted in a gear-up landing.
- [NTSB WPR16FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA176.md): Cessna 310N · Wickenburg, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 2016 · N126P · Substantial damage
  > Total loss of power to the right engine during takeoff due to a fuel contaminant, which blocked the fuel flow transducer and resulted in fuel starvation to the engine.
- [NTSB ERA15CA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15CA086.md): Cessna 310N · Liberty, NC · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 28, 2014 · N177JD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing and collapse of the left main landing gear.
- [NTSB CHI08FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08FAMS1.md): Cessna 310N · Keflavík, Iceland · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Feb 11, 2008 · N5030Q · Substantial damage
  > The reported loss of both engines' power during cruise for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08FA006.md): Cessna 310N · Ekalaka, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2007 · N85WT · Substantial damage
  > 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…
- [NTSB LAX07LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA019.md): Cessna 310N · Lake Havasu Cit, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 2006 · N56MB · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown.
- [NTSB LAX06CA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA167.md): Cessna 310N · Lincoln, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 3, 2006 · N5096Q · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the nose gear due to an out of tolerance nose gear over center adjustment.
- [NTSB MIA06LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06LA048.md): Cessna 310N · Destin, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2006 · N4196Q · Substantial damage
  > The down limit switch, which operates the landing gear mechanical stop, was bent in the up position and allowed the gear motor to continued to run, causing the gearbox to over-travel, pull on the landing gear rods, and retract the landing gear.
- [NTSB MIA03WA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA013.md): Cessna 310N · Stella Maris, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 7, 2002 · N5059Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN02LA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02LA093.md): Cessna 310N · Grand Junction, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2002 · N111KC · Substantial damage
  > The dual student's inadequate aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing factors include, the dual student's inadequate airspeed and high flare, the inadequate supervision by the instructor, the in-flight separation of the right main landing…
- [NTSB LAX02LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA177.md): Cessna 310N · Dayton, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 26, 2002 · N588JL · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to use a checklist and position the fuel selectors to tanks containing fuel.
- [NTSB DEN01LA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA023.md): Cessna 310N · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 2000 · N111KC · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate airspeed on final approach which resulted in a hard landing. A contributing factor was wind shear.
- [NTSB NYC00FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA063.md): Cessna 310N · Old Forge, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 6, 2000 · N70CM · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to adequately manage the fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA039.md): Cessna 310N · Danville, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 1999 · N5038Q · Destroyed
  > 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…
- [NTSB CHI99LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA265.md): Cessna 310N · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 1999 · N310DE · Substantial damage
  > maintenance personnel installed washers which were not large enough in diameter to prevent the retraction/extension scissors links from separating from each other.
- [NTSB NYC99FA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA085.md): Cessna 310N · Cecilia, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1999 · N4159Q · Destroyed
  > The flight instructor's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the flight instructor's inexperience instructing in the accident airplane.
- [NTSB MIA99LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA068.md): Cessna 310N · Clearwater, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1999 · N5080Q · Substantial damage
  > a ground fire in the left wing due to an undetermined ignition source.
- [NTSB CHI98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA213.md): Cessna 310N · Janesville, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1998 · N5030Q · Substantial damage
  > other maintenance personnel not installing nose landing gear door linkage. Factors were the unsecured landing gear door, the nose landing gear becoming jammed and the gear extension not possible by the pilot.
- [NTSB ATL95LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95LA035.md): Cessna 310N · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1995 · N4104Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CHI93FA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93FA329.md): Cessna 310N · Rockford, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 20, 1993 · N5005Q · Destroyed
  > an arcing electrical relay (solenoid) and subsequent overheating/fire of the starter wiring and adjacent fuel lines.
- [NTSB SEA88MA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88MA015.md): Cessna 310N · Bellingham, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1987 · N4178Q · Destroyed
  > The acft was chartered to take university (wwu) psnl to an alumni dinner. While rtrng at ngt, the plt made a localizer only, ILS rwy 16 apch in marginal VFR conds. Drg the apch, radar svc was terminated & the plt was told to ctc bellinghamradio, but he did…
- [NTSB NYC87LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC87LA256.md): Cessna 310N · Williamsport, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 9, 1987 · N4166Q · Substantial damage
  > After landing, the cargo was unloaded & the acft was prepared for departure. The plt stated the preflight was normal & satisfactory. He rprtd that when the left eng was started, he heard a loud 'pop' & observed 'flame traces and smoke.' He immediately shut…
- [NTSB ATL87FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA047.md): Cessna 310N · Savannah, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1986 · N4137Q · Substantial damage
  > During ILS rwy 9 appraoch acft disappeared from radar at one mile short of rwy. Acft impacted in level attitude with landing gear extended on a northerly heading one half mile short and about one quarter mile left of rwy centerline. Plt and CFI both stated…
- [NTSB DEN85LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA110.md): Cessna 310N · Abiquiu, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1985 · N5060Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot attempted to takeoff from a rough, unimproved airstrip with a 3% uphill gradient, high density altitude, and gusty crosswind conditions. During the takeoff roll, the pilot lost directional control, lifted the airplane off the ground, cleared a…
- [NTSB DEN85FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA055.md): Cessna 310N · Edgewood, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 1, 1985 · N5069Q · Destroyed
  > The pvt rated pilot did not hold a multiengine or instrument rating. The pilot and passenger were returning from vacation. A witness near the accident site stated that she saw the aircraft descend out of a low over last at a very steep nose down angle. The…
- [NTSB CHI85FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA053.md): Cessna 310N · Valparaiso, IN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1984 · N31747 · Destroyed
  > The aircraft stalled and impacted the terrain during a forced landing. Witnesses observed the acft flying at 'tree top level' with the wings 'wagging'. One witness reported hearing no engine sounds. The acft impacted the terrain (open field) in a near…
- [NTSB MIA84LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA108.md): Cessna 310N · Tampa, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1984 · N4197Q · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that after arrival, he was cleared to land & made a landing check, but 'apparently made gear-up landing.' During an investigation, the gear operated normally. A witness stated that he saw the acft with the gear retracted.
- [NTSB ATL83LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA308.md): Cessna 310 · Greensboro, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1983 · N39710 · Substantial damage
  > The acft landed short of the rwy after a loss of power in the engine occurred during the second approach attempt to the airport. According to the plt, emergency procedures were initiated, and an engine restart was attempted. When unable to restart the engine,…
- [NTSB NYC81FHA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FHA25.md): Cessna 310 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 29, 1981 · N4125Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC48.md): Cessna 310N · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 1, 1981 · N5070Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI81FEC10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI81FEC10.md): Cessna 310N · Owosso, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 14, 1981 · N174K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKJ48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKJ48.md): Cessna 310 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1979 · N4169Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA79FKJ23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA79FKJ23.md): Cessna 310K · Clanton, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 28, 1979 · N734SC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC79FA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC79FA009.md): Cessna 310N · Monroe, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 25, 1978 · N4121Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCG24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG24.md): Cessna 310N · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 6, 1978 · N5078Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA78FLA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FLA25.md): Cessna 310N · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1978 · N4137Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW77FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA056.md): Cessna 310N · Amarillo, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 20, 1977 · N4153Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI76FEV27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI76FEV27.md): Cessna 310N · Woodland, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1976 · N5075Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76FPG36](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76FPG36.md): Cessna 310N · Hope, AR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 28, 1975 · N599NB · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75FHD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FHD47.md): Cessna 310N · Trenton, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 1, 1975 · N4145Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD75FIG10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD75FIG10.md): Cessna 310 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1975 · N4145Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC74AA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC74AA071.md): Cessna 310N · Pt Lay, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 6, 1974 · N4156Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74FEA23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74FEA23.md): Cessna 310N · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 6, 1974 · N4159Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74DKJ30](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74DKJ30-201602.md): Cessna 210 · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 11, 1973 · N734SC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73FEI27](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73FEI27.md): Cessna 310N · Painsville, OH · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1973 · N4197Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC73FGM18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73FGM18.md): Cessna 310N · West Mifflin, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 18, 1973 · N5081Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX73FUM15](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM15.md): Cessna 310N · Santee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 23, 1973 · N5066Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FKG48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FKG48.md): Cessna 310N · Macon, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1972 · N4116Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI73AC028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC028.md): Cessna 310N · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 1, 1972 · N174K · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074234')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-310n/ntsb

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