Cessna 402 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 325 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08, 2004 | Charleston, WV | N5774C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. A factor was the wet runway. |
| Aug 05, 2004 | Huslia, AK | N300SN | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pil…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Bonaire, NT | N69404 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 2004 | Walker's Cay, BF | N269JH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 2004 | Marsh Harbour, BF | N347AB | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 2004 | Peach Springs, AZ | N99AT | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate flare and touchdown that imparted high side loadings on the right main landing gear, which resulted in an overload failure of t…the pilot's inadequate flare and touchdown that imparted high side loadings on the right main landing gear, which resulted in an overload failure of the landing gear bellcrank and the collapse of that gear. |
| Nov 13, 2003 | Galena, AK | N402ET | Incident | substantial |
Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up land…Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate maintenance/servicing of the landing gear system by company maintenance personnel. |
| Aug 05, 2003 | Arecibo, PR | N371R | Incident | — | The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to refuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | Lakeview, OR | N98635 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation. |
| Jun 17, 2003 | LittleWhale Cay, BF | N3748C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2003 | Telida, AK | N710WS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft run…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway. |
| May 22, 2003 | Miami, FL | N402DD | Incident | — |
The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upp…The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of the landing gear tire during the landing roll. |
| Jul 24, 2002 | St. Louis, MO | N22PB | Incident | substantial | The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 03, 2002 | Nassau, BF | N768WC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 2002 | Albuquerque, NM | N596DM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the tug driver to stop at the stop sign resulting in a collision with a taxiing airplane. A contributing factor was the dark night lig…The failure of the tug driver to stop at the stop sign resulting in a collision with a taxiing airplane. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions. |
| Mar 12, 2002 | Albuquerque, NM | N38CJ | Incident | substantial | The failure of the left main landing gear scissors assembly which resulted from improper maintenance. |
| Nov 15, 2001 | Pasco, WA | N910WT | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after th…the pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's left main gear tire deflated as a result of impacting the lip at the beginning of the subject threshold. Factors include the deflation of the main gear tire, and soft terrain near the side of the runway. |
| May 21, 2001 | Walker Cay, BF | N3269Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 03, 2001 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N108GP | Incident | minor |
Incomplete compliance with a non-mandatory Cessna Service Information Letter by an unknown person resulting in pulling through of the attach bolt of t…Incomplete compliance with a non-mandatory Cessna Service Information Letter by an unknown person resulting in pulling through of the attach bolt of the upper and lower link assemblies and subsequent rotation of the right wheel assembly. Additionally, improper overhaul of the right main landing gear actuator by an unknown person resulting in collapse of the right main landing gear. Findings in the investigation were: 1) Inadequate compliance with a Cessna Service Bulletin (SB) by company maintenance personnel for failure to replace the actuator as addressed in the SB due to a discrepancy with the actuator noted during the post incident testing, and 2) Failure of the FAA to include inspection of the main landing gear torque links in the FAA approved inspection program as described in the Cessna Progressive Care Program. |
| Feb 20, 2001 | BILLINGS, MT | N69316 | Incident | substantial | Best rate-of-climb single-engine speed was not maintained. Delayed remedial action was a factor. |
| Jan 09, 2001 | Ontario, OR | N6384X | Incident | substantial | Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors include a snow covered runway. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | DEL CITY, TX | N402NA | Incident | substantial |
the total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Co…the total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. |
| Jun 30, 2000 | NAPLES, FL | N7037E | Incident | substantial | an inflight collision with a bird during descent that resulted in substantial damage to the airplane's vertical stabilizer spar. |
| May 22, 2000 | CORDOVA, AK | N402ET | Incident | substantial | An in-flight collision with a bird. |
| Mar 23, 2000 | SAN JOSE, CS | N908AB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |