Cessna 340 Safety Record

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

191

All Events

96

Incidents

14

Minor

7

Serious

72

Fatal (179 fatalities)
Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Nov 27, 2024 Muskogee, OK N5757C Minor substantial The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.
Feb 27, 2010 Grove City, PA N1952E Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.
Sep 01, 2008 Angle Fire, NM N397RA Minor destroyed Controlled flight into terrain for unknown reasons.
Jun 12, 2007 Ludlow, CA N340WS Minor substantial
The loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. Contributing facto…

The loss of engine power from both engines due to fuel starvation resulting from the pilot's improper fuel tank selector position. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
Jul 16, 2005 Bangalore, IN N888HB Minor substantial Investigation pending
Oct 02, 2003 Blakely Island, WA N2695S Minor substantial
The pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts…

The pilot's inadequate compensation for downdrafts on final approach resulting in an excessive descent rate on short final. Factors include downdrafts off the approach end of the selected runway, and low clouds/fog.
Mar 28, 2002 Chitre, PM HP-1333AL Minor substantial Investigation pending
Sep 29, 2000 NADI, FJ N130DR Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 29, 1995 VIENNA, AU N5736M Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 05, 1988 LINCOLNTON, NC N4329C Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 17, 1986 WASHINGTON, DC N6828P Minor substantial Investigation pending
Feb 16, 1986 FRANKFORT, IL N8663K Minor substantial Investigation pending
May 26, 1984 PAONIA, CO N6231X Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 03, 1983 MONTEREY, CA N1947E Minor 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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