Has N87256 been in an accident?

Yes. N87256 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N87256?

N87256 is a 1975 Cessna T310R (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 310R0502.

N87256 — 1975 Cessna T310R

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Aug 29, 2026

N87256 appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, minor injuries). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Aug 29, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: 310R0502
Manufacturer: Cessna
Model: T310R
Year: 1975
Category: Fixed wing multi-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Tsio-520 Ser
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

ANC10CA093Sep 15, 2010Nome, AKMinor
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during a special VFR approach, resulting in a collision with terrain.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1975 Cessna T310R).

Jan 9, 2018deregistered — Olson Donald C

Frequently asked

Has N87256 been in an accident?: Yes. N87256 appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N87256?: N87256 is a 1975 Cessna T310R (fixed wing multi-engine), serial number 310R0502.

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