# NTSB investigations: Cessna 340A

A list on [Cessna 340A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [NTSB CEN25FA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA346.md): Cessna 340 · Kearney, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 27, 2025 · N888MT · Substantial damage
  > On 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 GAA25WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA036.md): Cessna 340A · Magny-lès-Villers, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Dec 2, 2024 · N340GJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN25LA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA051.md): Cessna 340 · Muskogee, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2024 · N5757C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of power to both engines.
- [NTSB GAA25WA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA25WA016.md): Cessna 340A · Saint-Denis-de-l'Hôtel, France · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Oct 27, 2024 · N38CM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN24LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA062.md): Cessna 340A · New Orleans, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N7067W · Substantial damage
  > The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.
- [NTSB WPR24LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA013.md): Cessna 340A · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 12, 2023 · N682JS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while taxiing, which resulted in impact with a fence.
- [NTSB WPR24LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA003.md): Cessna 340A · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2023 · N121CB · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR23LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA221.md): Cessna 340A · Bend, OR · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 8, 2023 · N340SW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
- [NTSB ERA23LA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA101.md): Cessna 340A · Atlantic Ocean, Turks & Caicos Islands · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 3, 2023 · N824BC · Substantial damage
  > A fuel system malfunction for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in fuel starvation to both engines.
- [NTSB WPR22FA309](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA309.md): Cessna 340A · Watsonville, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Aug 18, 2022 · N740WJ · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The 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 GAA22WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA093.md): Cessna 340A · Bussy-Lettrée, France · Incident · No injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Feb 6, 2022 · N340YZ · No damage
- [NTSB WPR22FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA004.md): Cessna 340A · Santee, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 11, 2021 · N7022G · Destroyed
  > Loss of control due to spatial disorientation.
- [NTSB CEN21FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA195.md): Cessna 340A · Tatum, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Apr 19, 2021 · N801EC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB GAA21WA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA21WA026.md): Cessna 340A · Toulouse, France · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Feb 2, 2021 · N8618G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN20LA378](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA378.md): Cessna 340 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 3, 2020 · N5178J · Substantial damage
  > A failure of the windscreen for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR18LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18LA179.md): Cessna 340A · Orlando, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 2018 · N60E · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA17LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA121.md): Cessna 340 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2017 · N340DW · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the left main landing gear downlock link, which resulted in a landing gear collapse during the landing roll.
- [NTSB CEN17CA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17CA114.md): Cessna 340A · Waukesha, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2017 · N255BC · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA16FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA133.md): Cessna 340 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 2016 · N6239X · Destroyed
  > The 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 WPR16LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16LA058.md): Cessna 340A · Bakersfield, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2016 · N346MC · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance 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 ERA14WA393](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14WA393.md): Cessna 340A · Freeport, Bahamas · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 18, 2014 · N340MM · Destroyed
- [NTSB CEN14WA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14WA248.md): Cessna 340 · Toussus-Le-Noble, France · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Feb 18, 2014 · N876DT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ERA14LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA006.md): Cessna 340A · Hampton Roads, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2013 · N4TK · Destroyed
  > The 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 WPR14LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14LA005.md): Cessna 340A · Paulden, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2013 · N312GC · Substantial damage
  > The 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 ERA13FA275](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA275.md): Cessna 340A · Boynton Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 2013 · N217JP · Destroyed
  > The 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 ERA12FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12FA161.md): Cessna 340A · Ocala, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 27, 2012 · N340HF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed and altitude on final approach, resulting in an impact with terrain short of the airport.
- [NTSB WPR11LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA363.md): Cessna 340A · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 2011 · N340BG · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN11CA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA128.md): Cessna 340A · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 21, 2010 · N233DS · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR11FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Morton, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 2010 · N68718 · Substantial damage
  > The 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 WPR11CA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA026.md): Cessna 340A · Camp Verde, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 23, 2010 · N630PL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged approach and failure to attain the correct touchdown point, which resulted in a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA10CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA231.md): Cessna 340A · Grove City, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 27, 2010 · N1952E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control after electing to land on a snow-covered runway.
- [NTSB DEN08LA145](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA145.md): Cessna 340A · Angle Fire, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2008 · N397RA · Destroyed
  > Controlled flight into terrain for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB LAX08FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA058.md): Cessna 340A · Cabazon, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 2, 2008 · N354TJ · Destroyed
  > The 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 SEA07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA156.md): Cessna 340A · Ludlow, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 2007 · N340WS · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB LAX07CA182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA182.md): Cessna 340A · Chandler, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2007 · N8688K · Destroyed
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequately manage and monitor his fuel supply.
- [NTSB CHI07FA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA073.md): Cessna 340A · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 2007 · N111SC · Destroyed
  > The 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 ATL07FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Charleston, SC · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 2006 · N808RA · Substantial damage
  > The 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 SEA07LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07LA002.md): Cessna 340A · Kalispell, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2006 · N1920E · Substantial damage
  > The fracture of the adjusting bellcrank in overstress due to binding in a linkage forward of the bell crank.
- [NTSB DFW06CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW06CA175.md): Cessna C340A · San Antonio, TX · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 5, 2006 · N2745F · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear as result of the failure of the gear pivot bolt for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA06FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA06FA069.md): Cessna 340A · Melbourne, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 2006 · N37JB · Destroyed
  > The 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 DEN05LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA091.md): Cessna 340A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 2005 · N155RP · Substantial damage
  > total 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 MIA05LA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA05LA018.md): Cessna 340A-RAM VI · Pensacola, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 31, 2004 · N340BK · Substantial damage
  > The left landing gear collapsing due to the actuator separating for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW04LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04LA223.md): Cessna 340 · Odessa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 2004 · N98624 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear prior to landing and the instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB CHI04LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA183.md): Cessna 340A · Mason City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 2004 · N60PP · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CHI04LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA038.md): Cessna 340A · Poplar Bluff, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 24, 2003 · N200GC · Substantial damage
  > Failure to maintain directional control during landing. Collapse of the nose landing gear, the muddy grass/turf and the berm were contributing factors.
- [NTSB SEA04FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA006.md): Cessna 340A · Scappoose, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 18, 2003 · N340P · Destroyed
  > The 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 SEA04LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04LA001.md): Cessna 340 · Blakely Island, WA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2003 · N2695S · Substantial damage
  > 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.
- [NTSB LAX03FA254](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03FA254.md): Cessna 340A · Bishop, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2003 · N340DC · Destroyed
  > the 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 LAX03LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA149.md): Cessna 340A · Boulder City, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2003 · N100UW · Substantial damage
  > the 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 LAX02LA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA142.md): Cessna 340A · Lancaster, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 23, 2002 · N6304X · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of a malfunctioning microswitch.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2076405', '2073325')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-340a/ntsb

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