Cessna 340A
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NTSB CEN25FA346Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportCessna 340 · Kearney, MOOn August 27, 2025, about 1158 central daylight time, a Cessna 340A, N888MT, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Kearney, Missouri. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane operated as a Title 14 Code of…NTSB GAA25WA036Accident · Serious injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 340A · Magny-lès-Villers, FranceNTSB CEN25LA051Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Muskogee, OKThe pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.NTSB GAA25WA016Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 340A · Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, FranceNTSB CEN24LA062Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · New Orleans, LAThe improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.NTSB WPR24LA013Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Boise, IDThe pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.NTSB WPR24LA003Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Hayward, CAThe pilot’s sudden incapacitation from effects of a previously undiagnosed underlying heart disease, which resulted in his loss of control of the airplane and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB WPR23LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Bend, ORThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.NTSB ERA23LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340A · Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos IslandsA fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines.NTSB WPR22FA309Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 340A · Watsonville, CAThe failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing.NTSB GAA22WA093Incident · No injuriesClass 4 · ForeignCessna 340A · Bussy-Lettrée, FranceNTSB WPR22FA004Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 340A · Santee, CALoss of control due to spatial disorientation.NTSB CEN21FA195Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 340A · Tatum, TXThe pilot’s loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.NTSB GAA21WA026Accident · No injuriesClass 5 · ForeignCessna 340A · Toulouse, FranceNTSB CEN20LA378Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 340 · Oklahoma City, OKA failure of the windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR18LA179Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Orlando, FLThe pilot's delayed decision to discontinue the takeoff when confronted with abnormal acceleration and airspeed indication; the reason for the abnormal acceleration could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB ERA17LA121Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FLFailure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.NTSB CEN17CA114Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Waukesha, WIThe pilot’s decision to fly in in conditions conducive to structural icing and her subsequent failure to maintain airplane control during the instrument approach.NTSB ERA16FA133Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Tampa, FLThe intentional low altitude maneuvering during takeoff in response to a near-miss with an airplane departing from a converging runway, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR16LA058Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bakersfield, CAMaintenance personnel’s repeated failure to re-rig the main landing gear (MLG) in accordance with the airplane manufacturer's service manual requirements, which resulted in the collapse of the right MLG.NTSB ERA14WA393Accident · 4 fatalForeign investigationCessna 340A · Freeport, BahamasNTSB CEN14WA248Accident · No injuriesForeign investigationCessna 340 · Toussus-Le-Noble, FranceNTSB ERA14LA006Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Hampton Roads, VAThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control due to spatial disorientation in low-visibility conditions while maneuvering during a missed approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s ineffective use of the onboard GPS equipment.NTSB WPR14LA005Accident · 4 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Paulden, AZThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude to clear a radio tower while maneuvering at low altitude and his decision to make a high-speed, low pass over the gun club.NTSB ERA13FA275Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Boynton Beach, FLThe pilot’s loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall/spin after he climbed the airplane back into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper decision to continue…NTSB ERA12FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Ocala, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in an impact with terrain short of the airport.NTSB WPR11LA363Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Fullerton, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain directional control during landing due to the left brake's degraded performance due to oil contamination, which resulted from the fatigue failure of an oil line component.NTSB CEN11CA128Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Madison, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to check the de-ice fluid level prior to takeoff, which resulted in the failure of the de-ice…NTSB WPR11FA029Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Morton, WAThe pilot’s failure to arrest the excessive rate of turn into the failed engine, which resulted in a loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined…NTSB WPR11CA026Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Camp Verde, AZThe pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.NTSB ERA10CA231Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Grove City, PAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.NTSB DEN08LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Angle Fire, NMControlled flight into terrain for unknown reasons.NTSB LAX08FA058Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Cabazon, CAThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain terrain clearance while en route. Contributing to the accident were clouds and mountainous terrain.NTSB SEA07LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Ludlow, CAThe 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.NTSB LAX07CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 340A · Chandler, AZfuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.NTSB CHI07FA073Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Council Bluffs, IAThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain altitude during the instrument approach. Contributing factors were the presence of severe icing, moderate turbulence, and low-level wind shear.NTSB ATL07FA029Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Charleston, SCThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a turn from base to final, resulting in an inadvertent stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the impairment of the pilot due to the combination of drugs found in his toxicological report.NTSB SEA07LA002Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Kalispell, MTThe fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank.NTSB DFW06CA175Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna C340A · San Antonio, TXThe collapse of the left main landing gear as result of the failure of the gear pivot bolt for undetermined reasons.NTSB MIA06FA069Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Melbourne, FLThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to avoid a stall during the final approach to land. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to the use of a sedating antihistamine.NTSB DEN05LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Santa Fe, NMtotal failure of the main landing gear due to improper installation of the push-pull tubes by maintenance personnel, and their failure to follow proper procedures/directives.NTSB MIA05LA018Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A-RAM VI · Pensacola, FLThe left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons.NTSB FTW04LA223Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Odessa, TXThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.NTSB CHI04LA183Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Mason City, IAThe proper touchdown point not obtain/maintained by the pilot following a single-engine approach to landing. Contributing factors were the vacuum pump oil leak, the low oil pressure of the propeller control system, and the unfeathered propeller.NTSB CHI04LA038Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Poplar Bluff, MOFailure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors.NTSB SEA04FA006Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Scappoose, ORThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering. An inadvertent stall, the pilot's failure to follow engine operation procedures and engine detonation were factors.NTSB SEA04LA001Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340 · Blakely Island, WAThe 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.NTSB LAX03FA254Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Bishop, CAthe pilot's in-flight loss of control due to a Somatogravic illusion and/or spatial disorientation. Factors in the accident were the dark lighting conditions and the pilot's lack of familiarity with the airplane.NTSB LAX03LA149Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Boulder City, NVthe airport committee members failure to repair or mark the faulty telephone junction box cover as a hazard. A factor in the accident was the inadequate notification process of the airport and city personnel.NTSB LAX02LA142Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Lancaster, CAThe collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of a malfunctioning microswitch.
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