# NTSB investigations: Cessna 340A NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports. Page 2 of 3 · 123 cases ## Cases, newest first - [NTSB FTW02FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA070.md): Cessna 340A · Temple, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 2002 · N339S · Destroyed > The pilot's mismanagement of fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the checklist to feather the propellers in order to reduce drag. - [NTSB LAX02FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA028.md): Cessna 340A · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2001 · N2RR · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to remove the control gust lock prior to takeoff and his failure to abort the takeoff with sufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane on the runway. - [NTSB LAX01FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA032.md): Cessna 340A · Selma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 2000 · N12273 · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to attempt a visual approach and landing in instrument meteorological conditions and his failure to follow instrument flight rules procedures. - [NTSB LAX01FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA026.md): Cessna 340A · Julian, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2000 · N4347C · Destroyed > Total blockage of the instrument static system due to ice. - [NTSB CHI00FA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA265.md): Cessna 340A · Mission, SD · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2000 · N34DD · Destroyed > the aircraft control not maintained by the pilot. A contributing factor was pilot fatigue. - [NTSB CHI99FA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99FA177.md): Cessna 340A · Phillipsburg, KS · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1999 · N1372G · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining flying speed. Factors to the accident were the fuel transfer problem of unknown origin. - [NTSB NYC99FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99FA074.md): Cessna 340A · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1999 · N13DT · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a single engine emergency landing, after experiencing a failure of the left engine. A factor in this accident was the failure of the left engine's camshaft due to a fatigue crack. - [NTSB CHI98FA296](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA296.md): Cessna 340A · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1998 · N5340F · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper use of the throttle in not using full power for takeoff, the pilot's failure to use proper aborted takeoff procedures, and the inadvertant stall/mush. A factor associated with the accident was inadequate preflight/planning by the pilot. - [NTSB LAX98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA081.md): Cessna 340A · Groveland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 1998 · N41NR · Substantial damage > Failure of the brake line as a result of inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB FTW98LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA103.md): Cessna 340A · Bethany, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 8, 1998 · N26956 · Substantial damage > The pilot's flight into known adverse weather conditions which resulted in an inadvertent stall due to airframe ice. A factor was the icing conditions. - [NTSB NYC97LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC97LA014.md): Cessna 340A · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1996 · N36JM · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, by continuing the ILS approach below the decision height, rather than performing a missed approach; and his failure to attain a proper touchdown point for the continued landing.… - [NTSB SEA96FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA209.md): Cessna 340A · Wise River, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1996 · N128RP · Destroyed > The pilot's attempt to fly in adverse meteorological conditions which led a loss of aircraft control. Factors contributing to the accident include: the pilot's failure to obtain the most current information of the meteorological conditions prior to departure,… - [NTSB SEA96FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA171.md): Cessna 340A · Richland, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 1996 · N341TL · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's allowing the aircraft's airspeed to decrease below the single-engine minimum control speed (Vmc) resulting in a stall/spin condition. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot-in-command's allowing the left engine to be shut… - [NTSB CHI96FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA152.md): Cessna 340A · Waukegan, IL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 8, 1996 · N225BA · Substantial damage > the pilot's inability to maintain visual contact with the runway environment due to 'flash blindness' when he turned on the airplane's landing light, and his subsequent inability to regain control of the airplane after turning off the landing light due to his… - [NTSB SEA96FA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA029.md): Cessna 340A · Mead, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 14, 1995 · N5GM · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance in mountainous terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were: dark night conditions, mountainous terrain, and instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB LAX96FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA067.md): Cessna 340A · San Dimas, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1995 · N37324 · Destroyed > the pilot's impairment of judgment and performance due to drugs, his resultant improper planning/decision, his failure to follow proper IFR procedures, and his failure to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors relating to the accident… - [NTSB LAX94LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA135.md): Cessna 340A · Dunsmuir, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 1994 · N1362C · Substantial damage > The mechanics improper maintenance of the airplane's left brake system by failing to service its hydraulic reservoir. The lack of hydraulic fluid in the left brake reservoir which precipitated the left brake failure is a factor in this accident. - [NTSB FTW93FA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA092.md): Cessna 340A · Center Point, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 1993 · N88KH · Destroyed > Inadvertent stall. Factors were the weather and the light conditions - [NTSB FTW93LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA088.md): Cessna 340A · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1993 · N2666J · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to execute a go around. Factors were the tailwind, the icy runway conditions and the pilot's improper touchdown point - [NTSB LAX92LA138](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA138.md): Cessna 340A · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1992 · N1362C · Substantial damage > The fatigue failure of the left main landing gear down lock bell crank pivot bolt. - [NTSB LAX91LA380](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA380.md): Cessna C-340A · Brawley, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N4298C · Destroyed > The pilot's selection of the wrong landing runway and his failure to attain the proper touchdown location. Factors which contributed to the accident were related to the pilot's inadequate observations of the weather and the tailwind condition which existed. - [NTSB LAX90LA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA258.md): Cessna 340-A · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 16, 1990 · N8637K · Substantial damage > The pilots loss of brake performance due to hydroplaning. - [NTSB SEA90LA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA110.md): Cessna 340A · Priest River, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1990 · N2703U · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgement of distance and altitude and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during the landing approach. - [NTSB LAX89FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89FA111.md): Cessna 340A · Safford, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1989 · N8814K · Destroyed > The pilot's poor judgement and the resultant hypoxia sustained in the unpressurized airplane. Factors were: the malfunctioning pressurization system and the pilot's decision to continue operation with that known discrepancy. - [NTSB MIA89LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA085.md): Cessna 340A · Jacksonville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1989 · N5454X · Substantial damage > Seizure of the right main landing gear upper downlock top bushing, and the failure of other maintenance personnel to properly rig the landing gear down light micro switches. - [NTSB NYC89LA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA034.md): Cessna 340 · Oxford, CT · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1988 · N468CM · Destroyed > Collision with trees and terrain due to the pilot exceeding approach minimum altitude during an ILS approach. - [NTSB ATL88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA105.md): Cessna 340A · Lincolnton, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 1988 · N4329C · Substantial damage > Just after lift off for a LCL flt, the plt-in-cmd, who was in the right seat, noted the front edge of the nose baggage compt to 'pop open'. He assumed control of the acft and attempted to 'tear drop' a return to the opposite runway. During the maneuver, the… - [NTSB DEN88FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA014.md): Cessna 340A · Bailey, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 1987 · N4132G · Destroyed > The aircraft crashed on the side of a mountain during visual meteorological conditions. The pilot had been in voice and radar contact with air traffic control until the aircraft disappeared from radar. The pilot reported severe turbulence and a rough running… - [NTSB SEA88LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA88LA005.md): Cessna 340A · Tacoma, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1987 · N37358 · Substantial damage > As the plt was taxiing to the active rwy, the acft's right brake became inop due to a loss of hydraulic fluid. Subsequently, the acft went off the side of the taxiway, contd over an embankment & was damaged. The loss of hydraulic fluid was due to a leak in… - [NTSB SEA87LA193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87LA193.md): Cessna 340A · Tecopa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1987 · N2699S · Substantial damage > A dual engine failure occurred after the first reduction in power at about 200 feet AGL. The aircraft then descended to the ground. No mechanical reason for the loss of power could be determined. - [NTSB FTW87LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA221.md): Cessna 340A · Lubbock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1987 · N5449G · Destroyed > The pilot did not declare an emergency or mention to the tower controller that his fuel was low. He was first told to enter right traffic for runway 17R but was subsequently told to enter right traffic for runway 26. (This was to allow a dea aircraft, at its… - [NTSB DEN87FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87FA048.md): Cessna 340A · Two Buttes, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1987 · N6320X · Destroyed > The plt and his wife were en route from palm springs, CA, to olathe, KS, and had stopped for fuel at farmington, NM. After departure, the acft was eventually cleared to FL 210. At 1934 the plt gave denver ARTCC the following PIREP: 'there's been some snow but… - [NTSB CHI87DEX05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEX05.md): Cessna 340A · Bloomington, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jan 22, 1987 · N3961G · Substantial damage > The plt rprtd that drg preflt, there was snow on the acft which would move with hand brushing, so he elected not to remove it. Drg departure, as he rotated the acft to lift-off, he noted the acft did not feel right. He intentionally aborted the takeoff, but… - [NTSB FTW87FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87FA032.md): Cessna 340A · Tomball, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1986 · N8CD · Destroyed > The pilot took off in fog and light rain and climbed into clouds at about 300-400 feet above the ground while both landing lights were extended and illuminated. Also the airport's rotating beacon (located aobut a mile from the accident site) was flashing on… - [NTSB DEN86FA259](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA259.md): Cessna 340A · Crawford, CO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1986 · N6663G · Destroyed > The plt took off on a VFR flt with no flt plan filed or wx briefing. He encountered a wx squall line en route with low ceilings, fog, mixed rain and snow. While he was attempting to maneuver VFR through the wx at a low altitude above the ground, the acft… - [NTSB SEA86FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86FA225.md): Cessna 340A · Mesquite, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 26, 1986 · N340MV · Destroyed > While en route, the plt was cleared to deviate 20 deg left of course to avoid thunderstorm (tstm) activity that ARTCC radar showed was rgt of course. The plt rprtd turbc, but demurred descending to a lower alt despite a PIREP of clear wx below. He then rprtd… - [NTSB SEA86LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA86LA206.md): Cessna 340 · Prairie City, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 1986 · N2696U · Substantial damage > The plt was attempting to land the acft on an unlit airstrip during dusk conditions. While attempting to align the acft with the center of the 30 foot wide airstrip the plt heard the stall warning horn sounding. During an attempted go around an inadvertent… - [NTSB BFO86LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86LA025.md): Cessna 340A · Washington, DC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1986 · N6828P · Substantial damage > The acft was reportedly too high to land on the rwy initially assigned by ATC. ATC directed the acft to fly over the arpt and enter downwind traffic for another rwy. The plt was later asked by ATC if he could make a short apch and he replied affirmative. The… - [NTSB CHI86LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86LA088.md): Cessna 340A · Frankfort, IL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1986 · N8663K · Substantial damage > Following a descent through icing conditions the plt was told by the UNICOM operator that the active rwy was 'slippery'.the plt landed aprx 600-700 ft down the 3176 ft rwy and found that the braking action deteriorated from poor to nil during rollout. He… - [NTSB MIA86FA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA076.md): Cessna 340A · Dania, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1986 · N1923E · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff on a check-out flight the aircraft was observed on crosswind leg to descend until impact. There was an extensive post impact fire. Witnesses heard the aircraft make a 'poof' type of noise just as the pilot radioed the control tower and… - [NTSB NYC85LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA140.md): Cessna 340A · Butler, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1985 · N2669Z · Substantial damage > The plt reported that prior to the flt, he made the usual preflight check & locked the left forward, nose baggage door. During the takeoff roll, the left forward baggage door opened & locked in an upright position. The plt aborted the takeoff, but there was… - [NTSB DEN85LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA143.md): Cessna 340A · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1985 · N111SC · Substantial damage > On may 24, 1985, a Cessna 340, landed gear up off the runway at contennial arpt, Englewood, CO. The single eng ILS apch and 2 eng missed apch was planned. The instructor simulated the loss of the right eng at the outer marker by turning off the fuel supply.… - [NTSB CHI84MA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84MA249.md): Cessna 340A · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 1984 · N5345J · Destroyed > Plt requested fuel from FBO but failed to make it clear what type he wanted. The FBO personnel misunderstood the plt's request and refueled the acft with 'jet a' instead of aviation grade gasoline. The plt did not monitor the refueling process and failed to… - [NTSB DEN84FA162](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84FA162.md): Cessna 340A · Paonia, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1984 · N6231X · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that at about 200 ft (AGL) on initial climb from takeoff, a complete power loss was experienced on the left engine. He stated the left propeller was feathered, but the aircraft would not hold altitude at recommended single-engine speed… - [NTSB MKC84LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84LA107.md): Cessna 340 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 19, 1984 · N6320X · Substantial damage > The acft skidded off the rwy into slush covered terrain alongside the rwy, dragging the left gear in the mud. As the acft continued its fwd roll the main gear struck the edge of a taxiway & collapsed backwards. The rwy was covered with slush at the time of… - [NTSB SEA84FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA84FA023.md): Cessna 304A · Ephrata, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1983 · N98567 · Destroyed > The acft collided with a hilltop during a missed approach in IMC weather. The acft was on an IFR flt plan. The plt stated visual contact was EST at about 2000 ft MSL but ground features were masked in snow. When the plt did not see the airport at the proper… - [NTSB MIA84LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84LA035.md): Cessna 340A · Nr. Orangeville, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1983 · N85JK · Destroyed > The acft disappeared fm radar coverage while in cruise flt at 10,000 feet MSL near Orangeville, FL. The ATC transcript revealed that the plt had been inquiring abt the weather ahead of him and was cleared to descend to 6000 in order to get below strong… - [NTSB DEN83FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83FA059.md): Cessna 340A · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 15, 1983 · N33340 · Destroyed > Prior to departure the flt was given an IFR clearance which began at herls intersection (16 mi nne) & to cross herls at or above 16,000 ft MSL. Departure arpt field elev is 7,793 ft. flts are required to proceed VFR to the initial fix of the IFR clearance.… - [NTSB LAX83FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA064.md): Cessna 340A · Monterey, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 3, 1983 · N1947E · Destroyed > The acft began to lose power at about 400 ft AGL after takeoff and the pilot elected to land along the shoreline in the ocean. The acft ditched about 100 yards off shore. All 4 occupants were able to exit thru the airstair door and receivedonly minor… - [NTSB FTW83LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA076.md): Cessna 340A · Austin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1982 · N4326C · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while on final approach to land, full flaps were extended as the aircraft crossed over a hill immediately before the runway threshold. 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