No fatalities

CESSNA 340 accident at St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, 23 May 2022

St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL, United States

On May 23, 2022, a CESSNA 340 operated by LAKESIDE AVIATION INC was involved in an aviation accident near St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

Probable cause

The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence.

— NTSB Determination

Contributing factors

Surface speed/braking — Not attained/maintainedPilot

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 23 May 2022 CESSNA 340 accident near St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL?

The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence.

Were there any fatalities in the 23 May 2022 CESSNA 340 accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 23 May 2022 involved a CESSNA 340, operated by LAKESIDE AVIATION INC, at St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The pilot’s inability to stop the airplane on the available runway, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with an airport perimeter fence.