Cessna 310L accident near Manahawkin, New Jersey, August 4, 1984
On August 4, 1984 at about 11:05 pm local time, a Cessna 310L, registered N2273F, was substantially damaged in an accident near Manahawkin, New Jersey (Manahawkin airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- August 4, 1984 · about 11:05 pm local time
- Place
- Manahawkin, New Jersey · Manahawkin
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- No one was hurt; 1 person was on board or involved.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Cessna 310L · all 310Ls on the register
- Registration
- N2273F · registry record · serial 310L-0073
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
NOSE WHEEL TIRE BLEW OUT ON LNDG. INVESTIGATION REVEALED STRUCTUAL DAMAGE TO AIRFRAME. INSPECTION OF RUNWAY SHOWED TIRE RIM CONTACT WITH THE SURFACE AND PROP BLADE STRIKES. PLT DID NOT MAKE A STATEMENT.
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
Pilot
- Medical certificate: Unknown
- Seat: left
The aircraft
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded
- Maximum gross weight: 5,200 lb
- Seats: 6
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-470-V (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: 9N1 Erwinna PA
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 22, 2,696 ft by 50 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: dusk
- Visibility: 3 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 9,000 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 72°F (22°C)
- Altimeter: 29.00 inHg
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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