Cessna 340 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 191 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2002 | LANCASTER, CA | N6304X | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of a malfunctioning microswitch. |
| Mar 28, 2002 | Chitre, PM | HP-1333AL | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 24, 2002 | Englewood, CO | N341DM | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
the pilot not following procedures/directives (flying a landing approach with the left fuel selector in the auxiliary position). Contributing factors…the pilot not following procedures/directives (flying a landing approach with the left fuel selector in the auxiliary position). Contributing factors were the loss of the left engine power due to fuel starvation, the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall into terrain. |
| 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. |
| Jan 17, 2002 | Temple, TX | N339S | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failu…The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist to feather the propellers in order to reduce drag. |
| Nov 14, 2001 | Santa Monica, CA | N2RR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to remove the control gust lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining to stop the…The pilot's failure to remove the control gust lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane on the runway. |
| 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 |
| Nov 06, 2000 | SELMA, CA | N12273 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to follow instrument fl…The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures. |
| Oct 26, 2000 | JULIAN, CA | N4347C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Total blockage of the instrument static system due to ice. |
| Sep 29, 2000 | NADI, FJ | N130DR | Minor | destroyed | 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. |
| Aug 23, 2000 | MISSION, SD | N34DD | Fatal (3) | destroyed | the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue. |
| Aug 21, 2000 | GLARUS, SZ | DICEN | Fatal (5) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 09, 2000 | HESSEN, GE | N4424X | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jun 08, 1999 | PHILLIPSBURG, KS | N1372G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin. |
| Mar 16, 1999 | CHESAPEAKE, VA | N13DT | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A …The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A factor in this accident was the failure of the left engine's camshaft due to a fatigue crack. |
| Aug 02, 1998 | CHICAGO, IL | N5340F | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot's improper use of the throttle in not using full power for takeoff, the pilot's failure to use proper aborted takeoff procedures, and the in…the pilot's improper use of the throttle in not using full power for takeoff, the pilot's failure to use proper aborted takeoff procedures, and the inadvertant stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot. |
| Jun 19, 1998 | LINCOLN, MT | N88JH | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's improper or inadequate use of the aircraft's weather avoidance equipment, resulting in penetration of a Level 4 thunderstorm and subsequen…The pilot's improper or inadequate use of the aircraft's weather avoidance equipment, resulting in penetration of a Level 4 thunderstorm and subsequent loss of aircraft control from which the pilot did not recover. Factors included a thunderstorm and the pilot's lack of instrument currency. |
| 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. |