# FAA incident reports: Convair 640-340D

A list on [Convair 640-340D](https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-640-340d.md).

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

- [Incident 19940826033339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940826033339I.md): Cvac 640340D · Buffalo, NY · Aug 26, 1994 · N3412 · Minor damage
  > Engine fire on climbout. Returned. Found uncontained engine failure and fire. Cowling damaged.
- [Incident 19930506018159I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930506018159I.md): Cvac STC340T · Janesville, WI · May 6, 1993 · N3420
  > Left main tire blew on rollout. Aircraft veered off runway. Struck two runway lights.
- [Incident 19911004049659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19911004049659I.md): Cvac STC340T · Baltimore, MD · Oct 4, 1991 · N5510K · Minor damage
  > Main system hydraulic failure on final. Used emergency brakes. Blew tires and ran off runway.
- [Incident 19900828043009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900828043009I.md): Cvac STC340T · Buffalo, NY · Aug 28, 1990 · N73137
  > Hydraulic failure on approach. Landed safely. Found right engine driven hydraulic pump failed.
- [Incident 19900628035449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900628035449I.md): Cvac STC340T · Norfolk, VA · Jun 28, 1990 · N5512K
  > NR2 engine fire. Discharged fire bottle and shut down. NR2 wheel well boost pump leaking fuel.
- [Accident 19890803030349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890803030349A.md): Cvac STC340CVAC · Atlanta, GA · Aug 3, 1989 · N5509K · Substantial damage
  > Landed hard, bounced 3 times collapsing nose gear. Used 30 degree flaps instead of 24 on a destabilized approach.
- [Incident 19890630041079I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890630041079I.md): Cvac STC340T · Wilmington, DE · Jun 30, 1989 · N3410
  > Uneven fuel load in flight. Landed. Found ruptured crossfeed hose. Fire sleeve hid poor condition.
- [Incident 19880427020039I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880427020039I.md): Cvac STC340T · Gallup, NM · Apr 27, 1988 · N3420
  > Left generator failed. Unable to put APU on line. Restored power to one generator and landed safely.
- [Incident 19880205012939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880205012939I.md): Cvac 640340D · Grand Rapids, MI · Feb 5, 1988 · N5515K
  > Slid off a taxiway. Became mired in mud. Unable to see taxiway due to blowing snow.
- [Incident 19871027071449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871027071449I.md): Cvac STC340T · Detroit, MI · Oct 27, 1987 · N73137
  > Engine shutdown on base leg due to flame out. Safe landing. Suspect propeller hung on pitch lock causing overtemp.
- [Incident 19860220013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860220013299I.md): Cvac Stcapjc · Detroit, MI · Feb 20, 1986 · N3410
  > Informed by ATC that minimums were lower than prescribed for approach. Insufficient evidence to document violation.
- [Incident 19851226067379I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851226067379I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Minneapolis, MN · Dec 26, 1985 · N3420
  > Lost all electrical power after climb. Returned and electrical system checked normal. Changed battery.
- [Incident 19850117005539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850117005539I.md): Cvac 340D · Boston, MA · Jan 17, 1985 · N5515K
  > Pilot returned for landing because of a door warning light. Pilot operated handle serveral times, continued flight.
- [Incident 19831224063689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831224063689I.md): Cvac STC340T · Cleveland, OH · Dec 24, 1983 · N3420 · Substantial damage
  > Left main landing gear cylinder sheared off on rollout. Moved by crane. Dropped. Cylinder failure undetermined.
- [Incident 19820420028639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820420028639I.md): Cvac STC340T · Chicago, IL · Apr 20, 1982 · N3420
  > Unable to raise gear on takeoff. Returned. Failed to remove landing gear pins.
- [Incident 19820127001569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820127001569I.md): Cvac STC440T · Dallas Ft Worth, TX · Jan 27, 1982 · N3412 · Minor damage
  > Wing tip struck ramp loader while taxiing to park. No ground crew to guide aircraft.
- [Incident 19800816077129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800816077129I.md): Cvac STC440 · Columbia, MO · Aug 16, 1980 · N3411
  > While en route lost normal DC electrical power and communications. Unscheduled landing using emergency power.
- [Incident 19790215007339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790215007339I.md): Cvac 340D · Albany, NY · Feb 15, 1979 · N7529U
  > Engine shutdown due to high oil temperature. Fuel filter blockage and engine overheat warning.
- [Incident 19781213025069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781213025069I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Ypsilanti, MI · Dec 13, 1978 · N5512K · Minor damage
  > Nose gear collapsed when flight crew activated hydraulic system. Gear selector was in the "up" position.
- [Incident 19780811037649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780811037649I.md): Cvac STC440 · Toronto, CN · Aug 11, 1978 · N3420 · Minor damage
  > Landing gear door separated from aircraft due to failed hinge.
- [Incident 19780118003449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780118003449I.md): Cvac 340CVAC · Ypsilanti, MI · Jan 18, 1978 · N3420 · Minor damage
  > Propeller struck a snowbank that had not been cleared from parking ramp.

## 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 ('2422814')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/convair-640-340d/incidents

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