Cessna 402B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 131 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

131

All Events

72

Incidents

10

Minor

8

Serious

38

Fatal (107 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Jul 11, 2024 Aguadilla, PR N4167G Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 24, 2023 Panama City, PM N76MD Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 05, 2022 Berry Islands, OF N145TT Minor 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.
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
Mar 14, 2014 Stuart, FL N419AR Minor substantial The pilot’s improper preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
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.

Feb 16, 2012 Fort Lauderdale, FL N402GZ Incident minor The overload fracture of the right main landing gear bellcrank and a securing bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Nov 29, 2011 Nantucket, MA N303PJ Incident minor
The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel …

The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the airplane with a low fuel quantity.

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.

Sep 22, 2009 Omaha, NE N1048 Incident substantial The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
Mar 10, 2009 Aberdeen, SD N402BP Incident substantial
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Cont…

The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.

Jul 22, 2008 Ocean Ridge, FL N3990C Serious (1) substantial
A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prio…

A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank configuration.

Mar 15, 2008 Fort Lauderdale, FL N300SH Incident substantial The improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..
Sep 10, 2007 Hobbs, NM N402BF Incident substantial The failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.
Jul 23, 2006 Ft. Lauderdale, FL N991PH Incident substantial
The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resu…

The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with an airport runway sign, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. A factor contributing to the accident was a thunderstorm.

Oct 21, 2005 Sandpoint, ID N402CA Incident substantial
The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude, which led to him landing short of the runway and impacting the runway's elevated lip. Contributing factors w…

The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude, which led to him landing short of the runway and impacting the runway's elevated lip. Contributing factors were the elevated runway lip and the right main landing gear failure.

Aug 14, 2005 Alabaster, AL N1399G Incident substantial The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 18, 2004 Bonaire, NT N69404 Incident substantial Investigation pending
Mar 31, 2004 Walker's Cay, BF N269JH Incident substantial Investigation pending
Feb 09, 2004 Sturgis, MI N6387X Serious (1) substantial
The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor…

The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.

Sep 13, 2003 Tecalitran, MX XB-FTA Fatal (8) destroyed Investigation pending
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.

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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