Cessna 340A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 113 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2001 | Stauning, DA | OY-BSO | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 08, 2000 | BIG PINEY, WY | N844YT | Incident | substantial | Collision with animals during the takeoff roll. |
| Jan 17, 2000 | BROWNSVILLE, TX | XBBJU | Incident | substantial |
The hard landing of the aircraft resulting from the pilot's excessive rate of descent on the VFR approach. A factor was the loss of right engine powe…The hard landing of the aircraft resulting from the pilot's excessive rate of descent on the VFR approach. A factor was the loss of right engine power for an undetermined reason. |
| Jan 23, 1998 | GROVELAND, CA | N41NR | Incident | substantial | Failure of the brake line as a result of inadequate maintenance. |
| Jan 08, 1998 | BETHANY, OK | N26956 | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. A factor was the icing conditions…The pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. A factor was the icing conditions. |
| Jun 03, 1997 | FORT WAYNE, IN | N171DB | Incident | substantial |
the pilot did not comply with the decision height and his attention was diverted from his cockpit scan. The factors involved were the weather conditi…the pilot did not comply with the decision height and his attention was diverted from his cockpit scan. The factors involved were the weather conditions were at landing minimums and a flight to his destination alternate was not performed. |
| Apr 28, 1995 | DALLAS, TX | N300JM | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. |
| Feb 07, 1994 | DUNSMUIR, CA | N1362C | Incident | substantial |
THE MECHANICS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT BRAKE SYSTEM BY FAILING TO SERVICE ITS HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR. THE LACK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IN …THE MECHANICS IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE AIRPLANE'S LEFT BRAKE SYSTEM BY FAILING TO SERVICE ITS HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR. THE LACK OF HYDRAULIC FLUID IN THE LEFT BRAKE RESERVOIR WHICH PRECIPITATED THE LEFT BRAKE FAILURE IS A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT. |
| Feb 18, 1993 | CLOVIS, NM | N2666J | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO EXECUTE A GO AROUND. FACTORS WERE THE TAILWIND, THE ICY RUNWAY CONDITIONS AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT |
| Mar 12, 1992 | LONG BEACH, CA | N1362C | Incident | substantial | THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE LEFT MAIN LANDING GEAR DOWN LOCK BELL CRANK PIVOT BOLT. |
| Feb 20, 1992 | LAPEER, MI | N5349J | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. |
| Feb 17, 1991 | TRUCKEE, CA | N5350J | Incident | substantial |
THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND IMPROPERLY USED THE FUEL BOOST PUMPS …THAT THE PILOT FAILED TO FOLLOW THE CORRECT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES WHEN HE BEGAN TO EXPERIENCE ENGINE PROBLEMS AND IMPROPERLY USED THE FUEL BOOST PUMPS CONTRARY TO THE PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK. THE INITIAL CAUSE OF THE ENGINE SURGING COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. |
| Aug 05, 1990 | STOCKTON, CA | N38AW | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOTS FAILURE TO PROPERLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR PRIOR TO FLIGHT, AND THE FAILURE OF THE CHECK PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE CONDUCT OF T…THE PILOTS FAILURE TO PROPERLY POSITION THE FUEL SELECTOR PRIOR TO FLIGHT, AND THE FAILURE OF THE CHECK PILOT TO ADEQUATELY SUPERVISE THE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT. |
| Jul 22, 1990 | PROSPECT, PA | N555KB | Incident | substantial |
AN ON GROUND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE FAILED DUE TO SHEAR FROM THE SOFT, WET, ROUGH RUNWAY, ALLOWING THE RI…AN ON GROUND COLLISION WITH TERRAIN AFTER THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR SIDE BRACE FAILED DUE TO SHEAR FROM THE SOFT, WET, ROUGH RUNWAY, ALLOWING THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE. |
| Jun 23, 1990 | PRIEST RIVER, ID | N2703U | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S MISJUDGEMENT OF DISTANCE AND ALTITUDE AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED DURING THE LANDING APPROACH. |
| Apr 02, 1989 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | N4273C | Incident | substantial | FAILURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR BELLCRANK ASSEMBLY DUE TO BINDING AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION. |
| Feb 14, 1989 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | N5454X | Incident | substantial |
SEIZURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPPER DOWNLOCK TOP BUSHING, AND THE FAILURE OF OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY RIG THE LANDING GEAR DOW…SEIZURE OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR UPPER DOWNLOCK TOP BUSHING, AND THE FAILURE OF OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PROPERLY RIG THE LANDING GEAR DOWN LIGHT MICRO SWITCHES. |
| Oct 11, 1987 | TACOMA, WA | N37358 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1987 | TECOPA, CA | N2699S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 22, 1987 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | N3961G | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1986 | WHEELING, IL | N2743Y | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 06, 1985 | BUTLER, PA | N2669Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 1985 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N111SC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 21, 1985 | ORLANDO, FL | N6829L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1982 | AUSTIN, TX | N4326C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |