Cessna 402 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 325 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2025 | Medellin, OF | HK2522 | Fatal (10) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Easton, MD | N7875E | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Aguadilla, PR | N4167G | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Panama City, PM | N76MD | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Nov 17, 2015 | Choco, CO | HK4981G | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 08, 2015 | VEREDA GUARIGUA CAJICA, CO | HK-4990 | Fatal (3) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 07, 2012 | Rome, IT | I-EJRA | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 10, 2011 | Biddeford, ME | N402RC | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The pilot did not maintain minimum controllable airspeed while on final approach with a partial loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in a…The pilot did not maintain minimum controllable airspeed while on final approach with a partial loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power in the right engine due to the improperly installed o-rings in the engine’s throttle and control assembly. |
| Oct 05, 2010 | Nassau, BF | C6NLH | Fatal (9) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2010 | Arnos Vale, VC | J8-SXY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 24, 2008 | Asuncion, PA | ZP-TVA | Fatal (5) | destroyed | None. |
| Oct 17, 2008 | Monterrey, MX | XC-HAQ | Fatal (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Sep 27, 2008 | Vineyard Haven, MA | N770CA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | A loss of aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. |
| Aug 17, 2008 | Covington, UK | G-EYES | Fatal (5) | — | Investigation pending |
| Sep 23, 2003 | Nantucket, MA | N405BK | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions. |
| Sep 13, 2003 | Tecalitran, MX | XB-FTA | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 13, 2003 | Treasure Cay, BF | N314AB | Fatal (2) | substantial |
the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right e…the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel during undocumented maintenance. Contributing to the passenger fatalities was the pilot’s failure to provide an emergency briefing after the right engine failed. |
| Dec 04, 2002 | Lewisville, TX | N402ME | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failur…The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions. |
| Jan 23, 2002 | Bronson, MI | N371JD | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pi…The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument meteorological conditions, as a result of pilot's lack of knowledge concerning the operation of the autopilot system. Another factor was the utility wire. |
| Aug 25, 2001 | Marsh Harbour, BF | N8097W | Fatal (9) | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 26, 2001 | Del Rio, TX | N80Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod wh…the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator. |
| Jul 08, 2000 | VIEQUES, PR | N405MN | Fatal (1) | destroyed | The airplanes entry into an uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons from which it crashed into the ocean. |
| Apr 27, 1999 | GOLDSBY, OK | N819BW | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate insp…The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right wing by maintenance personnel, which failed to detect the crack. |
| Dec 09, 1998 | PAHOKEE, FL | N788SP | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach. |
| Oct 12, 1998 | SORSTUKKEN, NO | OYBHE | Fatal (9) | destroyed | Investigation pending |