On April 28, 1995, a Cessna 340A (registration N300JM) was involved in an aviation accident near Dallas, TX. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRCRAFT CONTROL DURING LANDING. A FACTOR WAS THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER FOR UNDETERMINED REASONS. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive.
The left engine lost thrust on short final to runway 17. The aircraft yawed left, landed hard off the runway, and a fire erupted from the left tip tank. The cause of the power loss could not be determined.
Approach and Landing
The aircraft was on short final approach to runway 17. During this phase, the left engine experienced a loss of thrust, causing the aircraft to yaw left. The pilot applied power in an attempt to correct the yaw, but the aircraft yawed further left. The pilot then reduced power. The aircraft subsequently touched down hard, landing off the left side of the runway.
Post-Landing Fire
After the aircraft came to rest, a fire started from the left tip tank. The aircraft was shut down on the first turnoff of runway 17.
Investigation
Investigators examined the incident but were unable to determine the reason for the loss of engine power. The cause of the thrust loss remains unknown.