Cessna 401A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 21 events recorded from 1982 to 2014.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2014 | Fulton, MO | N401ME | Serious (3) | substantial |
A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the acci…A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s specifications. |
| Nov 12, 2011 | Gladewater, TX | N531MH | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind. |
| Aug 28, 2006 | Whick, KY | N408JC | Fatal (7) | destroyed |
The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed which res…The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was the instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Jun 20, 2005 | Houston, TX | N7KF | Minor | substantial |
The loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the la…The loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Dec 17, 2001 | MARTINSBURG, WV | N4062Q | Incident | substantial | the owner/mechanic's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive, which resulted in a cracked fuel supply line and subsequent in-flight fire. |
| Oct 10, 2000 | ANDREWS, TX | N800SS | Serious (1) | substantial |
The hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot'…The hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors. |
| Jan 09, 1996 | SPOKANE, WA | N117AC | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures, by failing to maintain proper alignment with the localizer course during the ILS approach and/or…failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures, by failing to maintain proper alignment with the localizer course during the ILS approach and/or by failing to follow the proper missed approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness; adverse weather conditions; and pressure on the pilot to complete the EMS flight, due to the circumstances and conditions that prevailed. |
| Jul 01, 1995 | VAN NUYS, CA | N444RJ | Incident | substantial |
the failure of the wing rib web due to undetected cracking in an area of known crack development around the landing gear side brace fitting. The oper…the failure of the wing rib web due to undetected cracking in an area of known crack development around the landing gear side brace fitting. The operator's failure to accomplish a Service Letter addressing the problem is a factor in the accident. |
| Jun 13, 1994 | CONGOTOWN, CF | N60EM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 24, 1994 | MINOT, ND | N4071Q | Fatal (4) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A MISSED APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WEATHER AND SNOW COV…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN PROPER ALTITUDE DURING A MISSED APPROACH. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE UNFAVORABLE WEATHER AND SNOW COVERED TERRAIN. |
| Nov 06, 1987 | MOBILE, AL | N6250Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 14, 1987 | WICHITA FALLS, TX | N6249Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 18, 1985 | DORSET, VT | N12CQ | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 17, 1984 | RATON, NM | N365AA | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 06, 1984 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N6294Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 18, 1984 | LINDEN, NJ | N6252Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 28, 1984 | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | N7KF | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 30, 1983 | FRANKFORT, IL | N6208Q | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Sep 19, 1983 | MONROE, NC | N401HW | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 01, 1983 | NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV | N6293Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1982 | SILVER CITY, NM | N9867F | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |