No fatalities
24 Jul 2021: CESSNA 340 — Rock Springs, WY
On 24 Jul 2021, a CESSNA 340 was involved in an aviation accident near Rock Springs, WY. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The pilot’s improper pitch control during takeoff which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent hard landing
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotPitch control — Not attained/maintainedAirspeed — Not attained/maintainedAngle of attack — Not attained/maintainedEffect on equipment