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June 8, 2023 · Cessna 340A · N340SW
Bend, OR
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
June 8, 2023
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Bend, OR
Aircraft
Cessna 340A (1978)
Tail Number
N340SW
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR23LA221
The pilot reported that while taxiing, after using a self-serve fuel station, the airplane’s left wing-tip fuel tank struck a post at the fuel station and a fire ignited. The pilot shut down the airplane’s engines and disembarked the airplane with his passenger. The left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
NTSB Probable Cause
The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
Full Narrative
The pilot reported that while taxiing, after using a self-serve fuel station, the airplane’s left wing-tip fuel tank struck a post at the fuel station and a fire ignited. The pilot shut down the airplane’s engines and disembarked the airplane with his passenger. The left wing and fuselage were substantially damaged. The pilot reported that there were no preaccident mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time14:00 PDT
Nearest AirportBend Municipal (0nm)
Flight Plan FiledNone
Flight Plan ActivatedNo
Aircraft FireGrd
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 340A
Tail NumberN340SW
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines2
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsContinental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300 | Continental · TSIO-520 · Reciprocating · 300
Seats5
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1None
Crew 2Age 81 · Second Class · None
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
WindCalm
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point50 F
Altimeter29.96 inHg
Observation Time13:35
Weather SourceWFAC