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
Dec 02, 2024 Magny-lès-Villers, FR N340GJ Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Oct 27, 2024 Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, OF N38CM Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 07, 1996 PAWTUCKET, RI N36JM Serious (2) destroyed
failure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than…

failure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing. Factors relating to the accident were: weather below approach minimums, wet runway, and hydroplaning conditions.

May 08, 1996 WAUKEGAN, IL N225BA Serious (1) substantial
the pilot's inability to maintain visual contact with the runway environment due to 'flash blindness' when he turned on the airplane's landing light, …

the pilot's inability to maintain visual contact with the runway environment due to 'flash blindness' when he turned on the airplane's landing light, and his subsequent inability to regain control of the airplane after turning off the landing light due to his loss of night vision. A factor was the bright light condition encountered by the pilot.

Jul 15, 1990 ATLANTA, GA N9865F Serious (1) substantial
THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE FUEL MANAGEMENT, IN THAT HE DID NOT SELECT MAIN FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO THIS APPROACH. THIS RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION …

THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S INADEQUATE FUEL MANAGEMENT, IN THAT HE DID NOT SELECT MAIN FUEL TANKS PRIOR TO THIS APPROACH. THIS RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION TO THE ENGINES, AND THE SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF ALL ENGINE POWER.

Nov 20, 1988 OXFORD, CT N468CM Serious (2) destroyed COLLISION WITH TREES AND TERRAIN DUE TO THE PILOT EXCEEDING APPROACH MINIMUM ALTITUDE DURING AN ILS APPROACH.
Oct 16, 1984 BLUE EARTH, MN N5422M Serious (1) substantial 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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