# FAA incident reports: Cessna 340 A list on [Cessna 340](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 153 reports - [Accident 20250928014749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250928014749A.md): Cessna 340 · Houston, TX · Sep 28, 2025 · N269WT · Destroyed · 2 fatal > The accident aircraft reported an open door shortly after takeoff and requested to return to the airport to secure the door. The pilot was cleared to land and entered the right downwind for runway 35L. While on final approach, recorded data indicates the… - [Incident 20241214020799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20241214020799I.md): Cessna 340 · Lantana, FL · Dec 14, 2024 · N7841Q · Minor damage > On 12/16/2024, upon inspection of the aircraft, it shows the aircraft is unairworthy condition and should have not been flown. The aircraft has corrosion, crazed windows and windshields, and from ADS-B records the aircraft has no been flown for months. The… - [Incident 20230411005139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230411005139I.md): Cessna 340 · Tooele, UT · Apr 11, 2023 · N5153J · Minor damage > Pilot's description of flight - VFR flight plan filed (kogd to 67L) for departure at 14:00 on 4/11/2023 using foreflight. Pilot arrived early at kogd, [privacy data omitted] topped off tip and wing tanks (160 gal), performed preflight inspection according to… - [Incident 20221212019409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221212019409I.md): Cessna 340 · Sarasota, FL · Dec 12, 2022 · N9WJ · Minor damage > On Monday, December 12, 2022, a Cessna 340,[privacy data omitted], was involved in an incident at Sarasota/Bradenton international airport (ksrq) in Sarasota, FL. The incident resulted in minor damage to the aircraft. The pilot explained that he departed ksrq… - [Accident 20220523008679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220523008679A.md): Cessna 340 · St. Petersburg, FL · May 23, 2022 · N47BP · Substantial damage > On may 23, 2022, at approximately 1830 eastern standard time, a registered aircraft, N47BP, a Cessna 340, serial number 340-0223 landed at St. Petersburg airport (pie) St. Petersburg, Florida. The certificated pilot was sole person onboard and sustained a… - [Accident 20220421008939A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220421008939A.md): Cessna 340 · Covington, GA · Apr 21, 2022 · N84GR · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Private pilot rated in airplane single engine land only was reportedly giving flight instruction in a multi-engine aircraft to a student pilot at the time of the accident. The private pilot was not certificated to fly multi-engine aircraft and was not a CFI… - [Incident 20201212019209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20201212019209I.md): Cessna 340 · Memphis, TN · Dec 12, 2020 · N980AM · Minor damage > On December 12, 2020, aircraft N980AM a Cessna 340, departed jonesboro municipal airport (kjbr) for west Memphis municipal airport (kawm). In the descent for landing the pilot noticed the landing gear was not working properly. The pilot cycled the landing… - [Incident 20200630008089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200630008089I.md): Cessna 340 · Nogales, AZ · Jun 30, 2020 · N765LT · Minor damage > Aircraft landed runway 22 at kols with gear up making contact with the surface and sliding to a stop. - [Accident 20190503003859A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190503003859A.md): Cessna 340 · Carvers, NV · May 3, 2019 · N5418M · Substantial damage > Prior to departing from an unimproved, dirt private runway in rural Nevada, the pilot failed to appropriately evaluate the runway condition, length and aircraft performance data. During the departure roll, the aircraft was unable to achieve sufficient… - [Incident 20190322006219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190322006219I.md): Cessna 340 · Fort Worth, TX · Mar 22, 2019 · N224RR · Minor damage > On March 22, 2019 at approximately 1520 local time, a Cessna 340, registration number N224RR, owned by metroplex flight services LLC, encountered a landing gear collapse of the right main landing gear, damaging the right wing and right engine. The aircraft… - [Accident 20181001016609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181001016609A.md): Cessna 340 · Keokuk, IA · Oct 1, 2018 · N89AM · Substantial damage > On October 1, 2018 around 0330 CDT, while conducting the RNAV 08 approach into Keokuk, IA (keok), a Cessna 340, N89AM, struck the ground about ¾ of a mile before the runway. The pilot in command, informed this office that he was on a part 91 trip from chicago… - [Incident 20180614025139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180614025139I.md): Cessna 340 · Lousville, KY · Jun 14, 2018 · N456JM · No damage > The pilot stated that the previous flight was a short flight to lebanon springfield airport (6I2), to fill up with gas. During ground ops there, there was one instance where the left brake "faded" slightly, but recovered when he "pumped" the pedal once. He… - [Accident 20171224024589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171224024589A.md): Cessna 340 · Bartow, FL · Dec 24, 2017 · N247AT · Destroyed · 5 fatal > On Saturday December 24, 2017 aircraft N247AT filed an IFR flight plan from Bartow municipal airport (kbow) to key west airport (keyw). Weather condition visual estimates were reported to be ¼ mile and 300 ft. with a density altitude of 54 ft. pilot request… - [Accident 20170909021309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170909021309A.md): Cessna C340 · Mckinney, TX · Sep 9, 2017 · N5870M · Substantial damage > On September 9, 2017 at 1500 CDT, a Cessna 340, N5870M, s/n 340-0058, [privacy data omitted] had an accident while landing at Mckinney airport (tki). [privacy data omitted] The pilot, touched down and during roll out the left main gear collapsed, went into a… - [Incident 20170710012079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170710012079I.md): Cessna 340 · Montgomery, AL · Jul 10, 2017 · N5827M · No damage > On July 10, 2017 at approximately 09:30 the aircraft N5827M departed Montgomery regional airport (kmgm). While climbing through 5000? AGL 10 miles southwest of the airport the pilot noticed oil and cylinder head temperatures rising on right engine. The angle… - [Incident 20170531024399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170531024399I.md): Cessna 340 · Ft Leonard Wood, MO · May 31, 2017 · N14JD · No damage > On climb out during takeoff, pilot reported hearing a loud pop and a near complete loss of RPM from #1 engine. - [Accident 20161201022529A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161201022529A.md): Cessna 340 · Fargo, ND · Dec 1, 2016 · N123KK · Destroyed · 1 fatal > On December 1, 2016, at 1629 central standard time, a Cessna 340, N123KK, impacted terrain About 10 miles south of hector international airport (FAR), Fargo, north dakota. The pilot, The sole occupant on board, was fatally injured. The airplane was destroyed.… - [Accident 20150712010649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150712010649A.md): Cessna 340 · St Paul, MN · Jul 12, 2015 · N5139J · Substantial damage > During initial takeoff from runway 16 at ksgs, the pilot aborted the takeoff as he rotated due to perceived control issues. The aircraft departed the end of the runway and came to rest on the extended centerline approximately 930 feet beyond the departure end. - [Accident 20140115000239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140115000239A.md): Cessna 340 · Coldwater, MI · Jan 15, 2014 · N10MF · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he had departed angola, in (anq) for Coldwater, MI (koeb) to have maintenance on his aircraft. Pilot stated prior to departing angola he checked weather and NOTAMS for (koeb). After arriving (koeb) pilot decided to land on runway 22, during… - [Incident 20120624012029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120624012029I.md): Cessna 340 · Little Rock, AR · Jun 24, 2012 · N555TY · Minor damage > On June 24, 2012, N555TY, a Cessna 340 was being operated by [privacy data omitted]on a VFR flight from kmdh to kcxo when the aircraft lost power in the left engine. The pilot requested to be diverted to Little Rock (klit) and declined to declare an… - [Incident 20120427008399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120427008399I.md): Cessna 340 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Apr 27, 2012 · N269WT · Minor damage > The pilot failed to extend the landing gear prior to touchdown. - [Incident 20120413004899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120413004899I.md): Cessna 340 · Fresno, CA · Apr 13, 2012 · N340JC · Minor damage > While climbing to altitude in IMC the pilot reported that the left engine showed fire coming out of the top louvers about 2 feet. He immediatly shut the engine down and returned to kfat and completed the localizer approach and landed sucessfully. - [Accident 20120117001309A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120117001309A.md): Cessna 340 · Salt Lake City, UT · Jan 17, 2012 · N5157J · Substantial damage > There was fire damage in the right engine compartment. When the fire started is unknown. The exhaust cracked about 2-3 inches downstream from the turbocharger on the underside of the exhaust. The fire from the turbocharger caused damage to the firewall,… - [Incident 20110805015349I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110805015349I.md): Cessna 340 · East Hampton, NY · Aug 5, 2011 · N34NY · Minor damage > Upon landing rollout on RW10 at khto at least 3 deer appeared and ran across the front of aircraft from left to right. At leaset one deer struck the aircraft which caused the nose wheel to collapse resulting in the aircraft to veer left and depart the runway… - [Accident 20100118026199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100118026199A.md): Cessna 340 · Lydle Creek, CA · Jan 18, 2010 · N2217B · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On 01/18/2010 at approximately 2103 zulu time a Cessna 340, N2217B, departed henderson airport (hnd), henderson, NV enroute to compton airport (cpm), compton, CA. The Cessna 340, N2217B, was owned and piloted by a private pilot with airplane single and… - [Accident 20080112844419A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080112844419A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Port Clinton, OH · Jan 12, 2008 · N2637Y · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-23) An aviation safety inspector from the cle FSDO witnessed this aircraft on down wind approximately 800 AGL 1.2 miles east of Port Clinton, Ohio airport (pcw) traveling east, to land at pcw rwy 27. Aircraft airspeed appeared extremely slow, (as verified… - [Accident 20071106827159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071106827159A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Garberville, CA · Nov 6, 2007 · N5049Q · Destroyed · 3 fatal > (-23) The aircraft (owned and operated by roy ladd, inc.) took off from redding (rdd) at approx 8:00 am local enroute to Garberville Airport O16. The pilot and two passengers were on board. Witnesses saw the aircraft near the Garberville Airport at approx… - [Incident 20070814017319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070814017319I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Nacogdoches, TX · Aug 14, 2007 · N1597G · Minor damage > (-23) Pilot stated that airraft (N1597G Cessna 340) sat on ramp for several hours prior to start (ramp temperature was 103 degrees), started aircraft about 1400 and taxied out for local flight. AWOS reported sky clear, winds 110 at 5 knots, temperature 39 c,… - [Incident 20070629017419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070629017419I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Punta Gorda, FL · Jun 29, 2007 · N247AT · Minor damage > (-23) On June 29, 2007, a Cessna 340, N247AT registered to air ambulance by air trek, inc. landed at Charlotte County Airport, Punta Gorda, FL, while on a part 91 flight. Upon rollout, the right main gear collapsed and the aircraft sustained minor damage. The… - [Accident 20070530014559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070530014559A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Middleton, WI · May 30, 2007 · N17MH · Substantial damage > (-23) Just after touchdown aircraft began to pull right and right wing began to drop. Pilot shut down engines as aircraft left runway and right main landing gear collapsed. - [Incident 20060720019419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060720019419I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Baraboo, WI · Jul 20, 2006 · N2700Y · Minor damage > (-23) During the landing rollout on runway 1 at dll, the right main landing gear collapsed approximately 1,200 feet after touchdown. Investigation revealed that the right landing gear bellcrank, part number 5041001-2, had broken at the upper and lower attach… - [Incident 20060714018209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060714018209I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Greensboro, NC · Jul 14, 2006 · N39DD · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft N39DD a Cessna 340 series aircraft was taxiing out from the FBO when the pilot turned onto a vehicle service road instead of taxiway kilo. Aircraft then collided with a vehicle information sign along the roadway. ATC contacted the pilot to see… - [Incident 20051124032439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051124032439I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Las Vegas, NV · Nov 24, 2005 · N340E · Minor damage > (-23) The pilot [privacy data omitted] had both alternators fail about 40 minutes after departing san bernardino enroute to north Las Vegas, NV. The cause of the failures has not been determined. On approach to vgt, the pilot [privacy data omitted] tried to… - [Incident 20051018026709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20051018026709I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Tampa, FL · Oct 18, 2005 · N5418M · Minor damage > (-23) Upon landing at Tampa int'l (tpa) rwy 36R, left brake locked up causing tire to blow. Airplane departed the active runway to the left onto taxiway s when the left gear collapsed. - [Accident 20050107002959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050107002959A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Carefree, AZ · Jan 7, 2005 · N340CS · Substantial damage > (-23) During landing at 18AZ (Carefree sky ranch) on runway 24, pilot stated that the brakes felt mushy and decided to perform a go around. During this attempt the pilot stated that the left engine started surging after advancing the throttles forward. The… - [Incident 20041130033359I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041130033359I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Lafayette, LA · Nov 30, 2004 · N5152J · Destroyed > (-23) "Industrial incident-no intent to fly" aircraft was brought into maintenance for the smell of fuel fumes in the cockpit. Mechanic went to investigate discrepancy. He turned on the master switch and the aircraft exploded. There was a minor fire which was… - [Incident 20030312030049I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030312030049I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Livermore, CA · Mar 12, 2003 · N419TT · Minor damage > (-23) Gear up landing, lvk no injuries, damage to aircraft includes all three gear doors, left and right flaps, both props, cabin heat exchanger ground down. After incident inspection shows gear warning horn was inoperative. No other aircraft system… - [Incident 20021213033959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20021213033959I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Coeur D Alene, ID · Dec 13, 2002 · N145BK · Minor damage > (-23) Airman was flying to watch his son in a wrestling tournament. By the airman's own statement, airman was so focused on the arrival for this tournament that he did not adequately complete a pre-landing checklist, and subsequently landed gear up. - [Accident 20020324006099A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020324006099A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Denver, CO · Mar 24, 2002 · N341DM · No damage · 4 fatal > (-23) Aircraft departed gunnison, CO (gun) enroute to Denver, CO (apa) under an IFR flight plan. Weather briefing provided by duats. Aircraft had a current annual with the last inspection dated 07/12/01. METAR weather at the time at apa was; wind 050 at 10… - [Incident 20010509011999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010509011999I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Green Bay, WI · May 9, 2001 · N128CK · Minor damage > (-23)Pilot stated that he departed driegs Idaho VFR and obtained an IFR clearance with an intended destination of adams county airport, friendship, Wisconsin. He stated that because of a line of thunderstorms he diverted to Green Bay, Wisconsin. He stated he… - [Accident 20010320004779A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010320004779A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Alamosa, CO · Mar 20, 2001 · N9940F · No damage > (-23) Purpose of this flight was in the furtherance of a business under FAR part 91. The pilot had cancelled IFR and was descending in VMC over the airport. The right seat passenger yellee bird and the pilot saw black streaks one of which collided with the… - [Accident 20000929015609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000929015609A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Nadi, FJ · Sep 29, 2000 · N130DR · No damage > (-23) On September 29, 2000, at 1600 hours local time, N130DR, was destroyed when it impacted the water in Nadi bay, about 1,500 feet short of the runway 09 threshold at Nadi international airport in the republic of the figi islands. The pilot, a citizen of… - [Accident 20000922015459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000922015459A.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Denver, CO · Sep 22, 2000 · N388SP · No damage > (-23) On September 22, 2000, at 2200 MDT, a Cessna 340, N388SP, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in a hard landing at jefferson county airport, broomfield, CO. The commercial pilot and four passengers were not injured. The flight was… - [Incident 20000602017809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000602017809I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Dallas, TX · Jun 2, 2000 · N5878M > (-23)Aircraft departed Dallas Love Field @ 0940 hours. On climb, noticed insufficient power for engine settings. Retarded throttles one at a time, confirmed #2 engine failed, all instruments indicating normal. Performed engine shut-down, feather procedures,… - [Incident 20000217001599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000217001599I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Mankato, MN · Feb 17, 2000 · N123KK · Minor damage > (-23) Aircraft landed with possible side load of nose gear in snow and iciing conditions. Trunion on left side of nose gear snapped. Inspection revealed no other damage in wheel well indicating a possible preexisting condition. - [Incident 20000216003089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000216003089I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Springfield, MO · Feb 16, 2000 · N340TC · Minor damage > On February 16, 2000, mid america aviation inc., Cessna 340, N340TC departed amarillo TX., enroute to st. louis, MO. Right engine lost power and an emergency landing was done in sprignfield,MO., (sgf). Aircraft landed without incident. Aviation enterprise in… - [Incident 20000126003099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000126003099I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Athens, GA · Jan 26, 2000 · N340WD · Minor damage > Aircraft was making an approach on runway 27 at Athens ben Epps airport. Shortly after touchdown the left main landing gear collapsed. Aircraft veered off to the left and landed in a grassy area. [privacy data omitted] (See inspector's statement for details). - [Incident 20000111000739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000111000739I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Waco, TX · Jan 11, 2000 · N5910M · Minor damage > (-23) On January 11, 2000 at 1830 CST, a Cessna 340, registration number N591M, owned by eric grundelman, 3200 newsom, mesquite Texas 75181, during taxing the hockend fitting to the right main landing gear broke and the landing gear collapsed. The aircraft… - [Incident 19990521014439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990521014439I.md): Cessna 340CESSNA · Geneva, AL · May 21, 1999 · N4016Q · Substantial damage > On descent into panama city, Florida lost manifold pressure. The prop was feathered and a fisre started in the right nacell. The engine was shut down. The prop governor oil line blew and oil sprayed on cyclinders and turbocharger and exhaust. A fire started… - [Incident 19981202045369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981202045369I.md): N4515Q · Cleveland, OH · Dec 2, 1998 · N4515Q > Pilot failed to make radio contact w/atc prior to entering class b airspace. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076404') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.