Piper Aircraft Inc PA-46-310P

Aircraft Manufacturer: Piper Aircraft Inc

Model: PA-46-310P

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Piper Aircraft Inc
Manufacturer Serial Number 7104611
Model PA-46-310P
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Weight Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight)
Engine Type Turbo-prop
Number of Engines 1 engine
Number of Seats 6 seats
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Safety Analysis

Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.

93%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


22 exact, 20 recovered, 3 provisional

Methodology
45
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


14 fatal accidents.

31.1% of recorded accidents were fatal.

216
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


4,302 (± 211)

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

Within its peer cohort

Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).

This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
2.6%
Exposure
1.1%
Time series

Accidents by year

Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →

2008 – 2025 Total 45
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 45 observed): 2008 3, 2009 2, 2010 6, 2011 2, 2012 1, 2013 3, 2014 4, 2015 3, 2016 3, 2017 1, 2018 1, 2019 2, 2020 3, 2021 2, 2022 1, 2023 3, 2024 3, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 3 '08 2 '09 6 '10 2 '11 1 '12 3 '13 4 '14 3 '15 3 '16 1 '17 1 '18 2 '19 3 '20 2 '21 1 '22 3 '23 3 '24 2 '25
Composition

Phase of flight

Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.

8 categories Total 45
Enroute 22
Landing 7
Approach 6
Initial climb 4
Takeoff 3
Standing 1
Taxi 1
Maneuvering 1
Causes

Finding category

Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.

NTSB top-level codes Total 155
Personnel issues 63
Aircraft 56
Environmental issues 31
Not determined 5
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 45
None 24
Fatal 14
Serious 5
Minor 2

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (45)· NUSN (3)

Recorded Accidents

All 45 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
El Paso, TX N46CR Substantial None Enroute unknown
Sunset, SC N460WW Substantial None Enroute unknown
Eden Prairie, MN N62VM Substantial None Enroute Environmental issues
Radisson, WI N4646G Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Trout Creek, NY N85PG Substantial Fatal Enroute unknown
Chandler, AZ N4380D Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Personnel issues
Springfield, KY N146MS Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Port Orange, FL N864JB Substantial Serious Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft
Seligman, AZ N43605 Substantial Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Cassville, MO N444DT Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Danville, AR N461DK Substantial Fatal Enroute Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Naples, FL N662TC Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Hilltop Lakes, TX N236KM Substantial Fatal Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft
Bishop, GA N43368 Destroyed Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Harrisburg, PA N4385K Substantial Minor Approach Not determined
Poughkeepsie, NY N811SK Substantial Serious Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Prescott, AZ N148ME Substantial None Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Harrisburg, OR N123SB Destroyed Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Chariton, IA N465JM Substantial Fatal Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Claremore, OK N9111P Substantial None Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Burns, OR N777PG Substantial None Enroute Not determined, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Stevensville, MD N9083U Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Oshkosh, WI N4BP Substantial Serious Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Redmond, OR N9133G Substantial None Enroute Not determined
Wachula, FL N933TK Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues

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