N5251C — 1978 Cessna T310R
Active registrationChecked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 25, 2026
N5251C appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2023, 1 fatality). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 25, 2026.
Aircraft record
- Serial number
- 310R1526
- Manufacturer
- Cessna
- Model
- T310R
- Year
- 1978
- Category
- Fixed wing multi-engine
- Engine
- Cont Motor Tsio-520 Ser
- Registration
- Active
- Registered to
- Sherman Randolph — Beverly Hills, CA
Accident & incident history
A 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 airplane’s inability to climb and subsequent loss of control.
Registration timeline
Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1978 Cessna T310R).
- May 25, 2011registered — Sherman Randolph
Frequently asked
- Has N5251C been in an accident?
- Yes. N5251C appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2023.
- What kind of aircraft is N5251C?
- N5251C is a 1978 Cessna T310R (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 310R1526.
- Who is N5251C registered to?
- N5251C is registered to Sherman Randolph of Beverly Hills, CA. Registration status: active.
- Has N5251C been in a fatal accident?
- An NTSB record for N5251C (WPR23FA275) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.
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