Cessna 340A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 113 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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. |
| 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. |
| Mar 05, 1988 | LINCOLNTON, NC | N4329C | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 21, 1987 | BAILEY, CO | N4132G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 1987 | TACOMA, WA | N37358 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 1987 | SAN DIEGO, CA | XAKOA | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 24, 1987 | TECOPA, CA | N2699S | Incident | substantial | 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 |
| Jan 22, 1987 | BLOOMINGTON, IN | N3961G | Incident | substantial | 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 |
| May 17, 1986 | WASHINGTON, DC | N6828P | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1986 | FRANKFORT, IL | N8663K | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1986 | WHEELING, IL | N2743Y | Incident | substantial | 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 06, 1985 | BUTLER, PA | N2669Z | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 25, 1985 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N111SC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |