No fatalities
8 Jun 2023: CESSNA 340A — Bend, OR
On 8 Jun 2023, a CESSNA 340A was involved in an aviation accident near Bend, OR. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire. 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 failure to maintain clearance from the fuel station, resulting in a ground collision and fire.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
PilotIncorrect use/operation