Convair 340

FAA incident reports · 74

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Incident 20250917017809IConvair 340 · Waterford, MIBird strike 9-17-2025 training flight ptk. Aircraft returned to field. Maintenance found damage on rt wing leading edges. Replaced RH leading edges #3 and 4. Iaw CV580 amm. A/c returned to service. Log page and wildlife report attached to task record.…Sep 17, 2025 · N351FL · Minor damageAccident 20120315006989AConvair 340 · Carolinas, PRThe cargo only flight, deaprted san juan international airport, enroute to st croix. Shortly after take off from runway 10 he requested to return for runway 10 with a left turn. After about 180 degreesl of turn he requested to return to runway 28. His climb…Mar 15, 2012 · N153JR · Destroyed · 2 fatalIncident 20050618016419ICvac 580 · Hickory, NC(-23) After landing on rwy 6 at Hickory Regional Airport, ATC instructed N141FL to taxi to the general aviation ramp via left turn on taxiway alpha (a), right turn on bravo (b) and right turn on B1. Pilot in command stated that while taxiing on bravo, his…Jun 18, 2005 · N141FL · Minor damageIncident 20020819023709ICvac 340CVAC · San Juan, Puerto Rico(-23) On August 19, 2002, approx. 08:00 at the San Juan international a heavy smoke coming out of the left engine was detected by the ATC as the aircraft began takeoff roll. The crew aborted the flight, evacuating the aircraft without injuries. The cause to…Aug 19, 2002 · N153JR · Minor damageAccident 20011206037749ACvac 340CVAC · Sunnyislesbeach, FL(-23) The aircraft was scheduled to depart opa-locka airport, opa-locka, FL. (Opf) at 0800 EST. Prior to taxi the flight crew had a problem with no. 1 VHF communication radio. Maintenance worked on the radio and the aircraft taxied to the runway. At the…Dec 6, 2001 · N582HG · No damageIncident 20001121038059ICvac 340CVAC · Rochester, NY(-23) On Tuesday, November 21, 2000, a convair 340 (CV5800), N391FL, FLIGHT1153, operated by control air cargo airlines, during approach to Rochester international airport in Rochester, new york expereienced an unsafe nose gear indication. A landing was…Nov 21, 2000 · N391FLAccident 19960104000239ACvac 340CVAC · Spokane, WALost both engines on ILS. Landed a mile short gear up. Hit berm. Low fuel. Fuel unported. Unporting not in POH.Jan 4, 1996 · N358SA · DestroyedIncident 19910930049579ICvac 340CVAC · Seattle, WAAircraft lost steering and braking due to failed gear actuator hydraulic line. Ran into ramp equipment.Sep 30, 1991 · N358SA · Minor damageIncident 19910808040279ICvac 340CVAC · Tucson, AZNR2 engine developed a fire in the carburetor area while holding for takeoff. Fire department extinguished fire.Aug 8, 1991 · N4813CIncident 19900119008319ICvac 340CVAC · Portland, ORNR2 engine lost power inflight. Landed without incident. Reduction gear box had failed.Jan 19, 1990 · N358SAIncident 19891111057409ICvac Stcapjc · Indianapolis, INFire warning. Declared emergency and landed. Right generator cannon connector shorted giving false signal.Nov 11, 1989 · N5816Incident 19891105059059ICvac STC340CVAC · Denver, CORight wing tip hit parked aircraft while taxiing with guidance of ground crew.Nov 5, 1989 · N5814 · Minor damageIncident 19890421019839ICvac STC340CVAC · Indianapolis, INNR2 fire warning on climbout. Shut engine down and returned. Found bird nest being built in engine intake. No fire.Apr 21, 1989 · N5816Incident 19890420028489ICvac STC340CVAC · Salt Lake City, UTCargo truck hit aircraft as it was being loaded. No spotter being used. Minor damage to wing tip.Apr 20, 1989 · N110AS · Minor damageIncident 19880819049199ICvac 340CVAC · Milwaukee, WISecured left engine when oil temperature rose. Made emergency landing. Found oil cooler door actuator failed.Aug 19, 1988 · N2729RIncident 19880208009109ICvac STC340CVAC · Las Vegas, NVLost complete hydraulic system while shooting landings. Found pressure hose from electric hydraulic pump had failedFeb 8, 1988 · N30EGIncident 19870921062029ICvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MIA fire warning light led crew to discharge fire bottles and evacuate aircraft. Number 2 tail pipe ball joint blown.Sep 21, 1987 · N2728RIncident 19870919068809ICvac Stcapjc · Saginaw, MIThe airliner safely landed after loss of electrical power. A faulty external power relay was shorting the batteriesSep 19, 1987 · N4805CIncident 19870521052889ICvac Stcapjc · Mosinee, WICabin filled with smoke at cruise. Diverted safely. Found an oil leak in APU. APU replaced.May 21, 1987 · N2729RIncident 19861013079079ICvac 340CVAC · Denver, CODeparted side of the runway during rollout and struck a taxi light.Oct 13, 1986 · N5809 · Minor damageIncident 19860929073679ICvac Stcapjc · La Crosse, WISmoke from landing gear during rollout. Evacuation without fire. Brake pad failed causing hydraulic leak.Sep 29, 1986 · N2729RIncident 19860929063289ICvac Stcapjc · Minneapolis, MNLanding gear fire during taxi due to leaking hydraulic fluid. Brake piston rod came off.Sep 29, 1986 · N4811C · Minor damageIncident 19860712050779ICvac Stcapjc · Eau Claire, WIFire warning on left engine. Secured and used firebottles. Two center sections of engine exhaust were cracked.Jul 12, 1986 · N2728RIncident 19851205065849ICvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MIClimbed after electrical failure. Reestablished radio contact and returned. Improperly wired cockpit heater short.Dec 5, 1985 · N4805C · Damage unknownIncident 19840518028669ICvac Stcapjc · Romulus, MIStruck the terminal building while turning into gate. Station agent guided aircraft along the wrong taxi line.May 18, 1984 · N3423 · Minor damageIncident 19840201009919ICvac 340CVAC · Cleveland, OHLeft wing tip struck a jetway while taxing to gate. Pilot was following the directions of a fdm lineman.Feb 1, 1984 · N5837 · Minor damageIncident 19831216069639ICvac Stcapjc · Cleveland, OHLeft main gear inside wheel lost on initial climb. Found broken axle. Wheel assembly still missing.Dec 16, 1983 · N535SAAccident 19831106069349ACvac Stcapjc · Sioux Falls, SDBird strike occurred during approach landing seriously injuring captain. Co pilot made landing.Nov 6, 1983 · N7517U · Minor damageAccident 19831019073799ACvac 440 · Pierre, SDAircraft settled back into ground during takeoff. Indications are that flaps were raised too soon after liftoff.Oct 19, 1983 · N199CF · Substantial damageIncident 19830817060859ICvac Stcapjc · Mosinee, WIWhen gear was extended the left outboard wheel fell off the axle. Found safety bolt had come off due to vibration.Aug 17, 1983 · N2728R · Minor damageIncident 19830415018509ICvac Stcapjc · Watertown, SDAborted takeoff when left engine backfired. Found failure of the stage 2 compressor disc.Apr 15, 1983 · N3423 · Substantial damageIncident 19830318012259ICvac Stcapjc · Houston, TX#1 Fire warning light came on. Returned. "T" bolt on tail pipe clamp found broken.Mar 18, 1983 · N511GAIncident 19821110071029ICvac 340CVAC · Greensboro, NCEngine failure and associated fire at cruise. Safe landing at destination after engine shutdown. Master rod failed.Nov 10, 1982 · N4814C · Minor damageIncident 19820930065559ICvac Stcapjc · Oshkosh, WICoffee maker shorted out creating smoke in cabin. Crew shut off the circuit breaker after landing.Sep 30, 1982 · N3418Incident 19820923061539ICvac 340CVAC · Columbia, SCPilot experienced a violent shimmy after touchdown. Nose wheel damaged. Nose wheel assembly changed.Sep 23, 1982 · N5813 · Minor damageIncident 19820820048199ICvac Stcapjc · Allentown, PAFire warning light came on. Fire bottle was activated. Found fire detector sensor faulty. Passengers evacuated.Aug 20, 1982 · N5837Incident 19820813044429ICvac 340CVAC · Farmingdale, NYEngine feathered after takeoff due to backfire. Returned to airport. Found most oil gone from engine.Aug 13, 1982 · N24ATIncident 19820605023439ICvac STC240 · Minneapolis, MNRudder problem occurred in cruise. Overflew destination. AN17413 bolt lodged in rudder servo tab. Source unknown.Jun 5, 1982 · N3430Incident 19820419017269ICvac STC440 · St Thomas, Puerto RicoSteering system valve malfunction, pn 10156, caused aircraft to veer off runway on landing.Apr 19, 1982 · N900WCIncident 19820402014759ICvac Stcapjc · Memphis, TNEngine shut down due to low oil pressure. Declared emergency. Found low gear box oil pressure was the reason.Apr 2, 1982 · N4811CIncident 19820128005479ICvac Stcapjc · New Iberia, LAZg za galley service door came open on climb through 4000 feet. Returned. Forward lower tong broke,lower latch looseJan 28, 1982 · N9067R · Minor damageIncident 19810924068759ICvac 340CVAC · Binghamton, NYEngine failure. Found NR17 cylinder cracked, NR1 cylinder stud pulled.Sep 24, 1981 · N4814CIncident 19810916059199ICvac STC340T · Smyrna, TNAircraft struck cargo loader which was left in taxi area and was difficult to see.Sep 16, 1981 · N584PL · Minor damageIncident 19810716048149ICvac Stcapjc · Sioux Falls, SDA loud noise was heard during extension of landing gear. Found wrong restrictor valve installed.Jul 16, 1981 · N90857Incident 19810708047949ICvac Stcapjc · Chicago, ILZg zk engine fire warning discharged bottles. Landed safely. No fire replaced unit, second occurance same.Jul 8, 1981 · N2729RIncident 19810706044089ICvac 340CVAC · Dallas, TXZr fire warning/bell came on when no 2 engine shutdown. Oil accumulations from small leaks ignited around augmentorJul 6, 1981 · N24ATIncident 19810523033519ICvac Stcapjc · Omaha, NEZa flame out on right engine in climb. Replaced temp datum amplifier.May 23, 1981 · N90857Incident 19810518033269ICvac Stcapjc · Hibbing, MNLeft main wheel came off during take off roll due to wheel bearing failure.May 18, 1981 · N9067RIncident 19810429027459ICvac Stcapjc · Norfolk, VAAircraft struck a seagull at 100 feet above ground during final approach. No damage found.Apr 29, 1981 · N532SAIncident 19810423030029ICvac 340CVAC · Cleveland, OHLost pressurization in climb to 6000 feet when rear service door opened. Found position switch maladjusted.Apr 23, 1981 · N5813
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