Aircraft Description
N740WJ is a 1979 Cessna 340A, a twin-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Alm Holding LLC in Winton, CA. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on December 2, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on May 10, 2016. The registration is set to expire on May 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor TSIO-520-NB engine producing 310 horsepower, N740WJ is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A9F487 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N740WJ was last updated on August 4, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Cessna 340 was a pressurized twin-engine business aircraft that provided high-altitude capability at a lower cost than larger corporate twins. First delivered in 1971, it was a low-wing monoplane powered by two turbocharged Continental engines that could seat up to six occupants. With a maximum takeoff weight of 5,990 pounds in its final configuration, the aircraft offered pressurized comfort for business travel. Manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1972 to 1984, 1,287 examples were built before production ended. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C340.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N740WJ. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2022 | WPR22FA309 | Destroyed | Fatal | The failure of the pilot of the multi-engine airplane to see and avoid the single-engine airplane while performing a straight-in approach for landing. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC