Cessna 402B Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 131 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 1990 | SANTO DOMINGO, DR | N82922 | Fatal (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 05, 1990 | BAKER, OR | N50GP | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
PILOT DISPLAYED POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING BY SELECTING TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOU…PILOT DISPLAYED POOR INFLIGHT PLANNING BY SELECTING TO FLY INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE PILOT DID NOT MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT WHEN OPERATING IN SNOW SHOWER CONDITIONS AND COLLIDED INTO THE TERRAIN. |
| Jan 17, 1990 | APPLETON, WI | N87163 | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A WINDSHEAR ENCOUNTER WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR RECOVE…THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE FLIGHT INTO KNOWN ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS RESULTING IN A WINDSHEAR ENCOUNTER WITH INSUFFICIENT ALTITUDE FOR RECOVERY. THE EXISTING ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE FACTORS. |
| Oct 29, 1989 | LITTLE ROCK, AR | N6382X | Fatal (1) | substantial | A LEAK IN THE AIRCRAFT'S FUEL SYSTEM WHICH RESULTED IN AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE. THE ORIGIN OF THE FUEL LEAK WAS NOT DETERMINED. |
| Feb 19, 1989 | CORONA, CA | N69383 | Fatal (10) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT AND PLAN FOR FLIGHT AND HIS INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WER…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO PROPERLY PREFLIGHT AND PLAN FOR FLIGHT AND HIS INTENTIONAL FLIGHT INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE LOW CEILING CONDITIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Aug 18, 1988 | MT. TORBET, AK | N5718M | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 26, 1988 | West Columbia, SC | N8493A | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 05, 1987 | CAT ISLAND, BF | N422TA | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 21, 1987 | CHICAGO, IL | N3742C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | FAILURE OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL TO PERFORM PROPER INSTALLATION OF THE LEFT THROTTLE LINKAGE. |
| Jun 17, 1985 | BAILEY, CO | N100HK | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 06, 1985 | ALTUS, OK | N5780M | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1984 | ROCHESTER, NY | N8064Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 1984 | MISSING ACFT, MS | N44NC | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
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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