Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T310R

16 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Cessna T310R. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

Cases per year

19792026
Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna T310R per year, 1979–2026: 16 cases
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duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074246'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR23FA275Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T310R · Santa Fe, NMA total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the…Jul 18, 2023 · N5251C · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA042Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T310R · Chadron, NEThe incapacitating effects of a myocardial infarction (heart attack), which resulted in the pilot's loss of airplane control and impact with terrain.Nov 22, 2021 · N310JA · DestroyedNTSB CEN15FA307Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Cody, WYThe pilot's loss of airplane control following the loss of power in the left engine; the reason for the loss of power could not be determined during postaccident engine examination.Jul 18, 2015 · N72TP · DestroyedNTSB WPR11FA170Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Butte, MTThe pilot's loss of airplane control during the missed approach for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the rapid and unforecast deterioration of the weather conditions to below the landing minimum and the pilot's decision to attempt the…Mar 19, 2011 · N4914A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA324Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed on final approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience in the airplane make and model.Jun 17, 2010 · N310RH · Substantial damageNTSB MIA08FA177Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Latrobe, PAThe pilot's impairment/incapacitation (cardiovascular) resulting in the pilot being unable to control the airplane.Aug 31, 2008 · N3180M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06WA102Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310R · Saint Tropez, FranceJul 15, 2006 · N234SA · DestroyedNTSB DEN06FA065Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Heber City, UTthe pilot's loss of aircraft control due to the loss of engine power due to induction icing. Contributing factors include the in-flight encounter with structural icing, the severe turbulence, and the pilot's increased workload.Apr 17, 2006 · N289WB · DestroyedNTSB LAX05FA045Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's decision to attempt flight into known adverse weather conditions beyond the capability of the airplane and his failure to ensure that the airplane's wings were free of ice and/or snow contamination that accumulated while the airplane was on the…Dec 8, 2004 · N592DM · DestroyedNTSB NYC04WA098Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310R · Lancashire, United KingdomMar 30, 2004 · N6834L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01WA123Accident · 2 fatalForeign investigationCessna T310R · Madinah, Saudi ArabiaApr 18, 2001 · N700AS · Substantial damageNTSB MIA00FA017Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean)the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in impact with rough water. A factor in this accident was a dark night, which resulted in no visual cues.Oct 31, 1999 · N4XZ · DestroyedNTSB FTW98FA393Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Pie Town, NMThe pilot's continuing VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing factors were weather conditions, that included clouds, and mountainous terrain.Apr 26, 1998 · N467DL · DestroyedNTSB NYC95FA195Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 310R · Altoona, PApropagation of corrosion cracks in the right engine overboard exhaust stack and fatigue failure of the exhaust stack, which resulted in escape of hot/high velocity gases, in-flight fire, emergency descent, and subsequent collision with trees during an…Aug 16, 1995 · N2640L · DestroyedNTSB DEN81FA014Accident · 6 fatalClosedCessna T310R · Moose, WYJan 4, 1981 · N4880A · DestroyedNTSB SEA80FA005Accident · 3 fatalClosedCessna T310R · Salem, ORNov 12, 1979 · N1316G · Destroyed