Cessna 401A Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 21 events recorded from 1982 to 2014.

21

All Events

13

Incidents

1

Minor

3

Serious

4

Fatal (15 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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.

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.

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.

Mar 18, 1985 DORSET, VT N12CQ Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
← Cessna 401A For Sale All Cessna Models
Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data
View 1 Cessna 401A for sale ↓