No fatalities

CESSNA 340A accident at Bend, OR, 8 Jun 2023

Bend, OR, United States

On June 8, 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.

SourcesNTSBPrimary reportUpdated 2026-08-03Data APIEditorial standards

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