How many accidents has the Cessna 340 had?

The NTSB has recorded 191 events involving the Cessna 340: 72 fatal, 7 serious, 14 minor injuries, and 96 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 340 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 340 has 191 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 340 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 191 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.

191

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (179 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Jun 01, 2007	Chandler, AZ	N8688K	Incident	destroyed	fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.
May 30, 2007	Middleton, WI	N17MH	Incident	substantial	Failure of the right main landing gear extension and retraction linkage, which allowed the gear assembly to collapse during landing rollout. An addit… Failure of the right main landing gear extension and retraction linkage, which allowed the gear assembly to collapse during landing rollout. An additional cause was the improper adjustment procedure(s) by undetermined mechanic(s). The runway lights struck during the accident sequence were contributing factors.
Oct 02, 2006	Kalispell, MT	N1920E	Incident	substantial	The fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank.
Jun 17, 2005	Santa Fe, NM	N155RP	Incident	substantial	total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow prope… total failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives.
Jan 08, 2005	Carefree, AZ	N340CS	Incident	substantial	the pilot's improper use of the throttles during an aborted landing attempt that resulted in an engine over-boost condition requiring a reduction in p… the pilot's improper use of the throttles during an aborted landing attempt that resulted in an engine over-boost condition requiring a reduction in power that then resulted in a runway overrun and collision with a ditch.
Oct 31, 2004	Pensacola, FL	N340BK	Incident	substantial	The left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons.
Aug 26, 2004	Odessa, TX	N98624	Incident	substantial	The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
Jul 09, 2004	Mason City, IA	N60PP	Incident	substantial	The proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pum… The proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller.
Nov 24, 2003	Poplar Bluff, MO	N200GC	Incident	substantial	Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factor… Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors.
Apr 23, 2003	Boulder City, NV	N100UW	Incident	substantial	the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequ… the airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.
Jul 04, 2002	Bunnell, FL	N15FH	Incident	substantial	An improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the … An improper maintenance inspection of the landing gear system by other maintenance personnel that resulted in a worn/loose over center spring for the right main landing gear being kept in service which caused the right main landing gear not to go over center and lock, which resulted in the right main landing gear collapsing and damage to the airplane.
Apr 23, 2002	LANCASTER, CA	N6304X	Incident	substantial	The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of a malfunctioning microswitch.
Mar 23, 2002	Idaho Falls, ID	C-FFZJ	Incident	substantial	The overload of the right main landing gear bellcrank, adjustable end fitting and clevis ears resulting in fractures and the subsequent gear collapse.
Jun 14, 2001	Lancaster, TX	N820B	Incident	substantial	A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the collapse of the landing gear for undetermined reasons.
Mar 20, 2001	Alamosa, CO	N9940F	Incident	substantial	The in-flight collision with a large bird during downwind approach for landing.
Feb 15, 2001	Stauning, DA	OY-BSO	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2000	BROOMFIELD, CO	N388SP	Incident	substantial	The pilot landing the aircraft hard exceeding the design stress limits. Factors were: Low ceiling, freezing rain, dark night, excessive descent rate… The pilot landing the aircraft hard exceeding the design stress limits. Factors were: Low ceiling, freezing rain, dark night, excessive descent rate, and improper glide path.
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 28, 1998	WAGONER, OK	N340CK	Incident	substantial	the entrance of deer onto the runway, which resulted in an unavoidable impact. Darkness was a related factor.
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.
Dec 11, 1996	EL DORADO, TX	N999JW	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions. The gusty wind was a related factor.
Sep 25, 1995	RIVERTON, WY	N10DF	Incident	substantial	a partial loss of hydraulic fluid in the left brake system rendering the left brake inoperative.

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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