# NTSB investigations: Cessna 310R NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 2 of 4 · 158 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB CHI00LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA141.md): Cessna C310R · Hibbing, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2000 · N87430 · Substantial damage > the deer incursion on the landing runway. - [NTSB NYC00LA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00LA083.md): Cessna 310R · Sandusky, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 2000 · N87341 · Substantial damage > The pilot's decision to land on a runway that was covered with ice and snow, without obtaining current wind information. Factors were the 20-knot tailwind and the snow-covered runway. - [NTSB SEA00LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA00LA040.md): Cessna 310R · Columbia Falls, MT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2000 · N87338 · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot-in-command to follow the prescribed instrument approach missed approach procedure. - [NTSB IAD00LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD00LA017.md): Cessna T310R · Plainville, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 2000 · N137TR · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to attempt to close the pilot's door during the takeoff roll, which delayed the aborted takeoff and resulted in the overrun. A factor in the accident was the snow-covered runway. - [NTSB ATL00LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA008.md): Cessna 310R · Columbus, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1999 · N7571Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper flare that resulted in a hard landing. - [NTSB NYC99LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA057.md): Cessna 310R · Monticello, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 10, 1999 · N87464 · Substantial damage > The pilot in command's loss of directional control. - [NTSB NYC99FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA047.md): Cessna 310R · Kearny, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1999 · N87365 · Destroyed > a loss of elevator control for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC99LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA048.md): Cessna 310R · Allentown, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1999 · N31UV · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper decision to reduce too much power during the landing flare. - [NTSB CHI99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Wichita, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 1, 1998 · N310PB · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions and the inadequate recovery from the bounced landing which resulted in a loss of control and the ground loop. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's misjudging the winds conditions and… - [NTSB CHI98FA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA356.md): Cessna 310R · Seymour Twp., WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1998 · N5056J · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > the pilots of both airplanes not maintaining visual separation from the other airplane. - [NTSB CHI98LA282](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA282.md): Cessna 310R · Cahokia, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1998 · N4249C · Substantial damage > The collapse of the left main landing gear during landing roll for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI98LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA173.md): Cessna 310R · Augusta, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1998 · N5247J · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the current local weather conditions and his failure to maintain a climb after takeoff. Factors related to the accident were the fog, the powerlines, and spatial disorientation. - [NTSB CHI98LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA113.md): Cessna 310R · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1998 · N3700G · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear for landing. Factors associated with the accident were: the crosswind, and the pilot not following his normal habit pattern of lowering the landing gear on base leg. - [NTSB FTW98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA081.md): Cessna 310R · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N87358 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to secure the right engine oil cap, resulting in oil exhaustion and the loss of engine… - [NTSB NYC98FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA035.md): Cessna 310R · St Mary'S, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1997 · N6923 · Destroyed > was the pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude and his failure to comply with published procedures. - [NTSB MIA97WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97WA110.md): Cessna 310R · Deep Water Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 1997 · N995GP · Substantial damage - [NTSB MIA97LA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA97LA087.md): Cessna 310R · Calhoun, GA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1997 · N72GL · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's improper fuel management and improper positioning of the fuel selector valve to the empty fuel tank. Factors in the accident were: the PIC's improper in-flight planning and decision, his failure to list an alternate airport, and his… - [NTSB CHI96LA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA118.md): Cessna 310R · Marshfield, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 20, 1996 · N1835E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > the failure of the pilot of the PA-32R, N1030Q, to obtain identification of the Cessna 310R, N1835E, visually, and his inadequate visual outlook. A factor was the failure of both pilots to hear communications from each other. - [NTSB ATL96FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA066.md): Cessna 310R · Winder, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1996 · N447T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain visual flight conditions which resulted in the loss of control and subsequent inflight breakup of the airplane when he exceeded the design stress limits of the airframe. - [NTSB CHI96FA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA095.md): Cessna 310 · Portland, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 1996 · N5024J · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain an altitude adequate for terrain clearance. A factor was the weather. - [NTSB BFO96FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO96FA032.md): Cessna 310R · Bellville, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 1995 · N1269G · Destroyed > the pilot's in-flight loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s), which resulted in the airplane exceeding its design stress limitations and an in-flight breakup. - [NTSB CHI96LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA047.md): Cessna 310R · Michigan City, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1995 · N5CX · Substantial damage > the pilot-in-command's selecting and maintaining an improper approach speed. - [NTSB LAX96WA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96WA057.md): Cessna T310R · Baja Ca Norte, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Nov 27, 1995 · N37267 · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC95LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95LA153.md): Cessna 310R · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1995 · N1723E · Destroyed > A loss of directional control during takeoff for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB NYC95IA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95IA020.md): Cessna 310R · Rochester, NY · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1994 · N5494J · Minor damage > Inadequate maintenance which resulted in undertorqued bolts, fatigue cracking of the hub, and the separation of the propeller assembly from the engine. - [NTSB NYC94FA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA166.md): Cessna 310R · Blain, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1994 · N502SB · Destroyed > The pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, failure to maintain control of the airplane, and exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup of the airplane. A factor related to the accident was:… - [NTSB LAX94FA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94FA116.md): Cessna 310R · La Jolla, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 1994 · N1976Y · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors in the accident were the dark night lighting conditions, moderate to severe turbulence, and heavy rain. - [NTSB ATL94LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94LA045.md): Cessna 310R · Memphis, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1994 · N3844C · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot of N2069C to follow the ATC directive to give way to N3844C, and the inadequate visual lookout by the pilot of N2069C. A factor was the dark night lighting condition at the time of the accident. - [NTSB CHI93LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA077.md): Cessna 310R · Minocqua, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 26, 1993 · N37224 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to properly align the aircraft with the landing area. - [NTSB ANC93FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA027.md): Cessna 310 · Teller, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1993 · N1776G · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain an adequate terrain avoidance altitude. Factors which contributed to the accident were the dark night and featureless snow covered terrain, both which created a 'featureless terrain illusion' which probably led the… - [NTSB CHI93LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA066.md): Cessna 310R-II · Marysville, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 1993 · N8016M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed. Factors contributing to the accident were the icing conditions encountered, and the windshield & airframe ice. - [NTSB BFO93FA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO93FA003.md): Cessna 310R · Summersville, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1992 · N711RG · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate altitude (or clearance) from mountainous hilly terrain. Factors related to the accident were darkness, low clouds, and light snow. - [NTSB LAX93LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA019.md): Cessna 310R · Saipan, Mauritius · Accident · 3 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1992 · N5074J · Destroyed > The pilot not following wake turbulence (votex) avoidance procedures, which are detailed in FAA publications, resulting in the airplane encountering wake turbulence. Factors in this accident were: 1) the pilot's inability to control the airplane after… - [NTSB FTW92FA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA232.md): Cessna 310R · Idabel, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1992 · N616CA · Destroyed > The pilot's descent below the minimum descent altitude. Factors were the pilot's improper IFR procedure, low ceiling, and dark night conditions. - [NTSB NYC92LA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC92LA094.md): Cessna 310R · Cleveland, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1992 · N225SC · Substantial damage > A failure of the left main gear's upper strut housing and down lock link assembly attach point. - [NTSB ATL92FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA091.md): Cessna 310R · Gatlinburg, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 1992 · N3221M · Destroyed > The pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to attain a proper altitude over high, mountainous terrain. Factors were the high terrain, and the fog, clouds, and obscuration at the accident site. - [NTSB CHI92FA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92FA110.md): Cessna 310R · Superior, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N1328G · Destroyed > Inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and failure of the instructor pilot to take sufficient remedial action to prevent the loss of control. - [NTSB ATL92LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA059.md): Cessna 310R · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 11, 1992 · N87355 · Substantial damage > The instructor's inadequate supervision and the student pilot's failure to follow instructions. - [NTSB CHI92LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA031.md): Cessna 310R · South St Paul, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1991 · N35H · Substantial damage > The inadequate design of the propeller hub assembly which resulted in metal fatigue and propeller blade separation during initial climbout. - [NTSB NYC91LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA153.md): Cessna 310R · Westerly, RI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1991 · N3227A · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the right propeller which resulted in thread failure in the propeller hub and separation of the propeller in flight. A factor related to the accident was the right propeller striking the right main landing gear causing its separation… - [NTSB NYC91LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA021.md): Mcdonnell Douglas DC-9-31 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1990 · N972VJ · 2 aircraft · Minor damage > Failure by pilots of the other aircraft to see and alter taxi path to avoid the standing aircraft. - [NTSB NYC90LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA159.md): Cessna 310R · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1990 · N4855A · Destroyed > A hard landing due to the pilot stalling the airplane during the landing flare. Contributing to this accident was gusty wind conditions. - [NTSB NYC90LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA183.md): Cessna 310R · Mansfield, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 1990 · N3463G · Substantial damage > An unavoidable collision with a deer while taking off which bent the drag brace and prevented it from locking. Factors related to the accident were the night conditions which reduced the pilots visibility to the illuminated area of the landing lights. - [NTSB MIA90WA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA131.md): Cessna 310R · Eleuthera Isl., Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · May 23, 1990 · N5039J · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI90LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90LA082.md): Cessna T310R · Wheeling, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1990 · N6186X · Substantial damage > Pilot's inability to maintain directional during the landing phase of flight. The slippery, snow covered runway, and a twelve knot direct crosswind contributed to the accident. - [NTSB NYC90FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90FA054.md): Cessna 310R · Burlington, VT · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 1990 · N5115J · Destroyed > For an unknown reason, the aircraft entered a descent and crashed in a lake. - [NTSB MIA89WA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89WA180.md): Cessna 310R · Rum Cay, Bahamas · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Jul 1, 1989 · N4985Y · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC89LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA071.md): Cessna 310 · Des Moines, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1989 · N5119C · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to properly flare the airplane. Contributing to the accident were the weather conditions. - [NTSB CHI89FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89FA035.md): Cessna 310R · Madison, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N5121J · Destroyed > Pilot-in-command's disregard of IFR procedures in descending below the minimum decision height for the approach to a point where collision with towers and/or wires became possible. His abrupt maneuver to avoid such collision resulted in a stall/spin, from… - [NTSB MKC88FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88FA175.md): Cessna 310R · Latimer, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1988 · N36HD · Destroyed > The pilot had completed his normal flight schedule and was assigned an additional trip from des moines, Iowa to st paul, Minnesota. Calculations show that the pilot had flown an estimated 5 hours in the 8 1/2 hours preceding the accident. The line attendant… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=2074245&page=3 ## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074245')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=2074245&page=2 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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