N3227A

Substantial
None

CESSNA 310R S/N: 310R 1881

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, June 1, 1991
NTSB Number
NYC91LA153
Location
WESTERLY, RI
Event ID
20001212X17367
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

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 FROM THE AIRPLANE AS THE PROPELLER DEPARTED THE AIRPLANE.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
310R 1881
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1980
Model / ICAO
310R C310
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2
Seats
6
FAA Model
310R

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
BOHO LLC
Address
16192 COASTAL HWY
City
LEWES
State / Zip Code
DE 19958-3608
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA153