No fatalities
12 Dec 2023: CESSNA 340A — New Orleans, LA
On 12 Dec 2023, a CESSNA 340A was involved in an aviation accident near New Orleans, LA. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing. This summary draws on records from NTSB; 12 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
Probable cause
The improper maintenance of the main landing gear, which resulted in a collapse and overstress failure of the left main landing gear during landing.
— NTSB Determination
Contributing factors
Incorrect service/maintenanceMain landing gear — FailureAttain/maintain not possible