Cessna 310R accident near South Lakeland, Florida, April 8, 2017
On April 8, 2017 at about 3:45 pm local time, a 1976 Cessna 310R, registered N1362G, was substantially damaged in an accident during landing (landing roll) near South Lakeland, Florida (Lakeland Linder Rgnl airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
The failure of the left main landing gear on landing for reasons that could not be determined due to the extent of damage sustained during the accident.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- April 8, 2017 · about 3:45 pm local time
- Place
- South Lakeland, Florida · Lakeland Linder Rgnl · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 2 people were on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310R R, built 1976 · all 310Rs on the register
- Registration
- N1362G · no longer on the register · serial 310R0717
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The commercial pilot stated that he confirmed that the landing gear were down and locked before landing. After a smooth landing, the left wing began to sink. The pilot shut off the left engine, and the airplane veered left off the runway onto grass. The pilot then shut off the right engine. The left wing, left horizontal stabilizer, and left propeller assembly were substantially damaged. Examination of the left main landing gear (MLG) revealed that the fork bolt was ripped out of the torque tube, which damaged the tube and precluded a gear retraction test. Visual examination of the left MLG revealed that the overcentering tension on the down-lock assembly appeared to be rigged incorrectly; however, it could not be determined if the misrigging led to the failure of the left MLG. A review of the airframe maintenance logbooks revealed no recent maintenance to the MLG assembly. Based on the available evidence, the reason for the left MLG collapse could not be determined.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
What happened, in order
- Loss of control on ground during landing (landing roll)
- Landing gear collapse during landing (landing roll) defining event
The NTSB's findings
- cause Not determined › Not determined › (general) › (general) › Unknown/Not determined
Pilot
- Certificate: commercial pilot
- Ratings: multi-engine land; single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 4,650 hours in all; 140 in this make and model
- Medical certificate: Class 1 (with waivers/limitations)
- Seat: left
- Injury: no injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 7,794 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 12, 2016
- Maximum gross weight: 5,501 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine 1: Cmi IO 520 M1B (piston); 1,106 hours total
- Engine 2: Cmi IO 520 M1B (piston); 556 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: HWO Hollywood FL at 2:40 pm
- Destination: LAL South Lakeland FL
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 27, 8,499 ft by 150 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 010° at 4 knots
- Visibility: 10 statute miles
- Sky: clear
- Temperature: 70°F (21°C), dew point 30°F (-1°C)
- Altimeter: 30.13 inHg
- Observation at 3:50 pm from LAL
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
4 documents, released by the NTSB on December 10, 2018. View them here, or download them; the NTSB redacts some personal details before release, and this site shows the NTSB's own titles rather than its file names.
| # | Document | What it is | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pilot/operator Aircraft Accident Report, NTSB Form 6120.1 | PDF, 10 pages | View Download |
| 2 | Statements from FAA and A&p Mechanic | PDF, 5 pages | View Download |
| 3 | Photos | PDF, 3 pages | View Download |
| 4 | Maintenance Logbook | PDF, 2 pages | View Download |
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