N340SWCESSNA 340A2023-06-08 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

CESSNA 340AS/N: 340A0531

Summary

On June 08, 2023, a Cessna 340A (N340SW) was involved in an incident near Bend, OR. All 2 people aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.

This incident is documented in NTSB report WPR23LA221. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N340SW.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, June 8, 2023
NTSB Number
WPR23LA221
Location
Bend, OR
Event ID
20230609192343
Coordinates
44.090000, -121.200000
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
2
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
CESSNA
Serial Number
340A0531
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1978
Model / ICAO
340AC340
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Multi Engine
No. of Engines
2

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
VIMANAM AVIATION LLC
Address
10412 LAS ONDAS WAY
Status
Deregistered
City
CUPERTINO
State / Zip Code
CA 95014-3130
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# WPR23LA221