Cessna 402 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 325 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | Salvador, OF | PT-LKC | Incident | unk | Investigation pending |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Boston, MA | N18VV | Incident | substantial |
The failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from comple…The failure of a solid hydraulic fluid line, which resulted in a loss of hydraulic fluid that prevented the landing gear extension process from completing normally. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to fully activate the emergency landing gear extension system. |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Kariba, ZI | Z-WFP | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Nassau, BF | C6-JTJ | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 09, 2023 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | N404PJ | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s ineffective use of the airplane’s brakes, which resulted in a runway overrun. |
| Nov 18, 2022 | Mashpee, MA | N2649Z | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s impact with a bird while enroute. |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Bahia Solano, CO | HK-3065 | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N4550Q | Incident | substantial |
The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision w…The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign. |
| Apr 26, 2021 | Hyannis, MA | N2714B | Incident | substantial |
The flight instructor’s failure to confirm the position of the left engine’s auxiliary fuel boost pump switch during a simulated engine out procedure,…The flight instructor’s failure to confirm the position of the left engine’s auxiliary fuel boost pump switch during a simulated engine out procedure, which resulted in an excess amount of fuel in the engine and subsequent partial loss of power during a go-around/rejected landing. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor’s failure to maintain control of the airplane, which resulted in a hard landing. |
| Apr 22, 2021 | New Bedford, MA | N36911 | Incident | substantial | An inadvertent collision with a bird during descent, resulting in substantial damage to the vertical stabilizer. |
| Apr 14, 2020 | Kirksville, MO | N98649 | Incident | substantial | A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons. |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Barnstable, MA | N409BK | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in the door’s forward hinge assembly tearing from its fusela…The pilot's failure to properly secure the crew hatch door before takeoff, which resulted in the door’s forward hinge assembly tearing from its fuselage mount point. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | Boise, ID | N7947Q | Incident | substantial |
A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main la…A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear. |
| Jul 21, 2019 | St. Louis, MO | N300SN | Incident | substantial | The airplane’s collision with a bird during short final. |
| Feb 15, 2019 | Montague, CA | N5849C | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control while landing on a wet/icy runway. |
| Jun 14, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N322HA | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the left starter relay, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during the flight and the failure of the T-handle from the cable l…The failure of the left starter relay, which resulted in a loss of electrical power during the flight and the failure of the T-handle from the cable led to a forced landing with the landing gear retracted. |
| Apr 26, 2018 | Barre Plains, MA | N87266 | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane. |
| Feb 17, 2018 | Mount Sterling, KY | N402MY | Incident | substantial | The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface. |
| Dec 04, 2017 | Hyannis, MA | N2748Y | Incident | substantial | Encounter with a flock of birds during takeoff at night, resulting in multiple bird strikes and structural damage. |
| Feb 11, 2017 | Virgin Gorda, VG | N603AB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 2016 | Sioux Falls, SD | N76MD | Incident | substantial | The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure. |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Leicestershire, UK | G-MAPP | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Feb 10, 2015 | Isla de Vieques, PR | N223PB | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a strong crosswind, which resulted in a runway excursion. |
| Apr 01, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | VQ-TIN | Incident | substantial |
The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident …The disconnection of the nose landing gear actuator, which resulted in the subsequent collapse of the nose landing gear. Contributing to the accident was the repair station’s inadequate maintenance, postmaintenance inspection process, and oversight of the maintenance performed and the lack of communication between the repair station personnel, the operator, and the testing technician. |
| Sep 10, 2012 | Opa-Locka, FL | N218LG | Incident | minor |
The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to a…The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture. |