Cessna 402B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 131 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2003 | Marathon, FL | N554AE | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Dec 20, 2000 | NOSARA, CS | N908AB | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 23, 2000 | SAN JOSE, CS | N908AB | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Sep 25, 1999 | CHICAGO, IL | N6362X | Incident | minor | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH GROUND OBSTRUCTIONS. |
| Apr 20, 1999 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N744MA | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight. |
| Dec 23, 1998 | SAN JUAN, PR | N8203Q | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The reason for the reported engine surging is undetermined. |
| Dec 09, 1998 | PAHOKEE, FL | N788SP | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach. |
| Apr 03, 1998 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | N400AR | Incident | substantial |
the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with ru…the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with runway visual range equipment. |
| Feb 27, 1998 | MASON CITY, IA | N108RS | Minor | substantial |
the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were:…the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition; and the pilot's limited forward visibility, due to ice on the windshield and the light condition at dusk. |
| Dec 31, 1997 | WATERTOWN, SD | N5087Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident w…the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident was the icing weather conditions which existed and the ice which accumulated on the airplane. |
| Nov 29, 1997 | SPENCER, IA | N22NC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot failure to comply with the prescribed IFR procedure and his not following his company's operations specifications. Low clouds and fog were …The pilot failure to comply with the prescribed IFR procedure and his not following his company's operations specifications. Low clouds and fog were are contributing factors. |
| Nov 02, 1997 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N69312 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 27, 1997 | TAMPA, FL | N69293 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear for landing, and his failure to maintain VMC during a go-around. Facto…The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear for landing, and his failure to maintain VMC during a go-around. Factors were: the pilot's diverted attention due to a non-stabilized instrument approach and his lack of recent instrument experience. |
| Jun 28, 1997 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N901BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directio…The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Aug 05, 1996 | ST. BARTHELEMY, MB | N403N | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 13, 1996 | PUNTO FIJO, VE | P4AVB | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 16, 1996 | ESTACADA, OR | N5198J | Fatal (1) | destroyed | loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s). |