# FAA incident reports: Convair 340

A list on [Convair 340](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340.md).

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

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- [Incident 20250917017809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250917017809I.md): Convair 340 · Waterford, MI · Sep 17, 2025 · N351FL · Minor damage
  > Bird 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.…
- [Accident 20120315006989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120315006989A.md): Convair 340 · Carolinas, PR · Mar 15, 2012 · N153JR · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > The 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…
- [Incident 20050618016419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050618016419I.md): Cvac 580 · Hickory, NC · Jun 18, 2005 · N141FL · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20020819023709I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020819023709I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · San Juan, Puerto Rico · Aug 19, 2002 · N153JR · Minor damage
  > (-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…
- [Accident 20011206037749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011206037749A.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Sunnyislesbeach, FL · Dec 6, 2001 · N582HG · No damage
  > (-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…
- [Incident 20001121038059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001121038059I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Rochester, NY · Nov 21, 2000 · N391FL
  > (-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…
- [Accident 19960104000239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960104000239A.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Spokane, WA · Jan 4, 1996 · N358SA · Destroyed
  > Lost both engines on ILS. Landed a mile short gear up. Hit berm. Low fuel. Fuel unported. Unporting not in POH.
- [Incident 19910930049579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910930049579I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Seattle, WA · Sep 30, 1991 · N358SA · Minor damage
  > Aircraft lost steering and braking due to failed gear actuator hydraulic line. Ran into ramp equipment.
- [Incident 19910808040279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910808040279I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Tucson, AZ · Aug 8, 1991 · N4813C
  > NR2 engine developed a fire in the carburetor area while holding for takeoff. Fire department extinguished fire.
- [Incident 19900119008319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900119008319I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Portland, OR · Jan 19, 1990 · N358SA
  > NR2 engine lost power inflight. Landed without incident. Reduction gear box had failed.
- [Incident 19891111057409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891111057409I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Indianapolis, IN · Nov 11, 1989 · N5816
  > Fire warning. Declared emergency and landed. Right generator cannon connector shorted giving false signal.
- [Incident 19891105059059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891105059059I.md): Cvac STC340CVAC · Denver, CO · Nov 5, 1989 · N5814 · Minor damage
  > Right wing tip hit parked aircraft while taxiing with guidance of ground crew.
- [Incident 19890421019839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890421019839I.md): Cvac STC340CVAC · Indianapolis, IN · Apr 21, 1989 · N5816
  > NR2 fire warning on climbout. Shut engine down and returned. Found bird nest being built in engine intake. No fire.
- [Incident 19890420028489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890420028489I.md): Cvac STC340CVAC · Salt Lake City, UT · Apr 20, 1989 · N110AS · Minor damage
  > Cargo truck hit aircraft as it was being loaded. No spotter being used. Minor damage to wing tip.
- [Incident 19880819049199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880819049199I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Milwaukee, WI · Aug 19, 1988 · N2729R
  > Secured left engine when oil temperature rose. Made emergency landing. Found oil cooler door actuator failed.
- [Incident 19880208009109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880208009109I.md): Cvac STC340CVAC · Las Vegas, NV · Feb 8, 1988 · N30EG
  > Lost complete hydraulic system while shooting landings. Found pressure hose from electric hydraulic pump had failed
- [Incident 19870921062029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870921062029I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MI · Sep 21, 1987 · N2728R
  > A fire warning light led crew to discharge fire bottles and evacuate aircraft. Number 2 tail pipe ball joint blown.
- [Incident 19870919068809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870919068809I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Saginaw, MI · Sep 19, 1987 · N4805C
  > The airliner safely landed after loss of electrical power. A faulty external power relay was shorting the batteries
- [Incident 19870521052889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870521052889I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Mosinee, WI · May 21, 1987 · N2729R
  > Cabin filled with smoke at cruise. Diverted safely. Found an oil leak in APU. APU replaced.
- [Incident 19861013079079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861013079079I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Denver, CO · Oct 13, 1986 · N5809 · Minor damage
  > Departed side of the runway during rollout and struck a taxi light.
- [Incident 19860929073679I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860929073679I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · La Crosse, WI · Sep 29, 1986 · N2729R
  > Smoke from landing gear during rollout. Evacuation without fire. Brake pad failed causing hydraulic leak.
- [Incident 19860929063289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860929063289I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Minneapolis, MN · Sep 29, 1986 · N4811C · Minor damage
  > Landing gear fire during taxi due to leaking hydraulic fluid. Brake piston rod came off.
- [Incident 19860712050779I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860712050779I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Eau Claire, WI · Jul 12, 1986 · N2728R
  > Fire warning on left engine. Secured and used firebottles. Two center sections of engine exhaust were cracked.
- [Incident 19851205065849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851205065849I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MI · Dec 5, 1985 · N4805C · Damage unknown
  > Climbed after electrical failure. Reestablished radio contact and returned. Improperly wired cockpit heater short.
- [Incident 19840518028669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840518028669I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Romulus, MI · May 18, 1984 · N3423 · Minor damage
  > Struck the terminal building while turning into gate. Station agent guided aircraft along the wrong taxi line.
- [Incident 19840201009919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840201009919I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Cleveland, OH · Feb 1, 1984 · N5837 · Minor damage
  > Left wing tip struck a jetway while taxing to gate. Pilot was following the directions of a fdm lineman.
- [Incident 19831216069639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831216069639I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Cleveland, OH · Dec 16, 1983 · N535SA
  > Left main gear inside wheel lost on initial climb. Found broken axle. Wheel assembly still missing.
- [Accident 19831106069349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831106069349A.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Sioux Falls, SD · Nov 6, 1983 · N7517U · Minor damage
  > Bird strike occurred during approach landing seriously injuring captain. Co pilot made landing.
- [Accident 19831019073799A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831019073799A.md): Cvac 440 · Pierre, SD · Oct 19, 1983 · N199CF · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft settled back into ground during takeoff. Indications are that flaps were raised too soon after liftoff.
- [Incident 19830817060859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830817060859I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Mosinee, WI · Aug 17, 1983 · N2728R · Minor damage
  > When gear was extended the left outboard wheel fell off the axle. Found safety bolt had come off due to vibration.
- [Incident 19830415018509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830415018509I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Watertown, SD · Apr 15, 1983 · N3423 · Substantial damage
  > Aborted takeoff when left engine backfired. Found failure of the stage 2 compressor disc.
- [Incident 19830318012259I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830318012259I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Houston, TX · Mar 18, 1983 · N511GA
  > #1 Fire warning light came on. Returned. "T" bolt on tail pipe clamp found broken.
- [Incident 19821110071029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821110071029I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Greensboro, NC · Nov 10, 1982 · N4814C · Minor damage
  > Engine failure and associated fire at cruise. Safe landing at destination after engine shutdown. Master rod failed.
- [Incident 19820930065559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820930065559I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Oshkosh, WI · Sep 30, 1982 · N3418
  > Coffee maker shorted out creating smoke in cabin. Crew shut off the circuit breaker after landing.
- [Incident 19820923061539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820923061539I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Columbia, SC · Sep 23, 1982 · N5813 · Minor damage
  > Pilot experienced a violent shimmy after touchdown. Nose wheel damaged. Nose wheel assembly changed.
- [Incident 19820820048199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820820048199I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Allentown, PA · Aug 20, 1982 · N5837
  > Fire warning light came on. Fire bottle was activated. Found fire detector sensor faulty. Passengers evacuated.
- [Incident 19820813044429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820813044429I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Farmingdale, NY · Aug 13, 1982 · N24AT
  > Engine feathered after takeoff due to backfire. Returned to airport. Found most oil gone from engine.
- [Incident 19820605023439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820605023439I.md): Cvac STC240 · Minneapolis, MN · Jun 5, 1982 · N3430
  > Rudder problem occurred in cruise. Overflew destination. AN17413 bolt lodged in rudder servo tab. Source unknown.
- [Incident 19820419017269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820419017269I.md): Cvac STC440 · St Thomas, Puerto Rico · Apr 19, 1982 · N900WC
  > Steering system valve malfunction, pn 10156, caused aircraft to veer off runway on landing.
- [Incident 19820402014759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820402014759I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Memphis, TN · Apr 2, 1982 · N4811C
  > Engine shut down due to low oil pressure. Declared emergency. Found low gear box oil pressure was the reason.
- [Incident 19820128005479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820128005479I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · New Iberia, LA · Jan 28, 1982 · N9067R · Minor damage
  > Zg za galley service door came open on climb through 4000 feet. Returned. Forward lower tong broke,lower latch loose
- [Incident 19810924068759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810924068759I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Binghamton, NY · Sep 24, 1981 · N4814C
  > Engine failure. Found NR17 cylinder cracked, NR1 cylinder stud pulled.
- [Incident 19810916059199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810916059199I.md): Cvac STC340T · Smyrna, TN · Sep 16, 1981 · N584PL · Minor damage
  > Aircraft struck cargo loader which was left in taxi area and was difficult to see.
- [Incident 19810716048149I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810716048149I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Sioux Falls, SD · Jul 16, 1981 · N90857
  > A loud noise was heard during extension of landing gear. Found wrong restrictor valve installed.
- [Incident 19810708047949I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810708047949I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Chicago, IL · Jul 8, 1981 · N2729R
  > Zg zk engine fire warning discharged bottles. Landed safely. No fire replaced unit, second occurance same.
- [Incident 19810706044089I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810706044089I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Dallas, TX · Jul 6, 1981 · N24AT
  > Zr fire warning/bell came on when no 2 engine shutdown. Oil accumulations from small leaks ignited around augmentor
- [Incident 19810523033519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810523033519I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Omaha, NE · May 23, 1981 · N90857
  > Za flame out on right engine in climb. Replaced temp datum amplifier.
- [Incident 19810518033269I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810518033269I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Hibbing, MN · May 18, 1981 · N9067R
  > Left main wheel came off during take off roll due to wheel bearing failure.
- [Incident 19810429027459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810429027459I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Norfolk, VA · Apr 29, 1981 · N532SA
  > Aircraft struck a seagull at 100 feet above ground during final approach. No damage found.
- [Incident 19810423030029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810423030029I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Cleveland, OH · Apr 23, 1981 · N5813
  > Lost pressurization in climb to 6000 feet when rear service door opened. Found position switch maladjusted.

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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 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 ('242270A')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-340/incidents

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