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
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).
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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