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
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
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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