Cessna 340 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 191 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1991 | COLUMBUS, OH | N7672Q | Fatal (5) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, AFTER AN ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO…THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EXECUTION OF AN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE, AFTER AN ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE LOSS OF AIRPLANE CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S IMPROPER MANAGEMENT OF THE FUEL SYSTEM; THE PILOT'S LACK OF PROFICIENCY IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURE; AND THE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ICING 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. |
| Jun 07, 1988 | GEORGETOWN, TX | N7828Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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 |
| Jan 17, 1985 | JOHNSON CITY, TN | N4124Q | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 29, 1984 | LAS VEGAS, NM | N4001Q | 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 |
| Dec 17, 1982 | BENAVIDES, TX | N5906M | Fatal (2) | 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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