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
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.
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
Nov 06, 1987 MOBILE, AL N6250Q Incident substantial Investigation pending
Sep 14, 1987 WICHITA FALLS, TX N6249Q Incident substantial 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
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.
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