Cessna 340A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 113 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

113

All Events

53

Incidents

9

Minor

4

Serious

46

Fatal (107 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 27, 1996 RICHLAND, WA N341TL Fatal (2) destroyed
The pilot-in-command's allowing the aircraft's airspeed to decrease below the single-engine minimum control speed (Vmc) resulting in a stall/spin cond…

The pilot-in-command's allowing the aircraft's airspeed to decrease below the single-engine minimum control speed (Vmc) resulting in a stall/spin condition. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's allowing the left engine to be shut down as well as his allowing the aircraft's airspeed to decelerate below the manufacturer's recommended intentional one-engine inoperative airspeed. A third factor was the aircraft's low altitude at the stall/spin entry which precluded a successful recovery.

Dec 14, 1995 MEAD, WA N5GM Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountaino…

the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions.

Dec 07, 1995 SAN DIMAS, CA N37324 Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures…

the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, and the adverse weather condition (below landing minimums).

Feb 28, 1993 CENTER POINT, TX N88KH Fatal (2) destroyed INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE THE WEATHER AND THE LIGHT CONDITIONS
Feb 15, 1989 SAFFORD, AZ N8814K Fatal (1) destroyed
THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT AND THE RESULTANT HYPOXIA SUSTAINED IN THE UNPRESSURIZED AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE: THE MALFUNCTIONING PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM …

THE PILOT'S POOR JUDGEMENT AND THE RESULTANT HYPOXIA SUSTAINED IN THE UNPRESSURIZED AIRPLANE. FACTORS WERE: THE MALFUNCTIONING PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE OPERATION WITH THAT KNOWN DISCREPANCY.

Oct 21, 1987 BAILEY, CO N4132G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 30, 1987 SAN DIEGO, CA XAKOA Fatal (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 17, 1987 LUBBOCK, TX N5449G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
May 01, 1987 ORLANDO, FL N8716K Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 01, 1987 TWO BUTTES, CO N6320X Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 18, 1986 TOMBALL, TX N8CD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1986 CRAWFORD, CO N6663G Fatal (5) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 26, 1986 MESQUITE, NV N340MV Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 14, 1986 DANIA, FL N1923E Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Dec 08, 1985 PERU, MA N36888 Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 20, 1984 CINCINNATI, OH N5345J Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 20, 1983 NR. ORANGEVILLE, FL N85JK Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Feb 15, 1983 ASPEN, CO N33340 Fatal (4) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 13, 1982 ORINDA, CA N29HT Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 26, 1982 SUGARGROVE, IL N2676A Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 17, 1982 12 N.E. BURBANK, CA N98546 Fatal (3) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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