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 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.

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.

Dec 20, 2000 NOSARA, CS N908AB Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 26, 1994 CAT ISLAND, BF N7929Q Serious (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 15, 1994 JEREMIE, HA N234AC Serious (6) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 12, 1993 SANDY POINT, BF N444KA Serious (8) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 13, 1992 ATLANTIC OCEAN, AO N402PB Serious (1) substantial FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(S), THE RIGHT ENGINE FAILED AND THE RIGHT PROPELLER WOULD NOT FEATHER.
Nov 29, 1991 ROANOKE, TX N69CR Serious (2) destroyed
THE OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES, A MISSING AIR COOLING BAFFLE, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. FACTORS WERE THE FROZEN PROPELLER, IN…

THE OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES, A MISSING AIR COOLING BAFFLE, AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE. FACTORS WERE THE FROZEN PROPELLER, INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER, INOPERATIVE LANDING GEAR, THE INABILITY OF THE PILOT TO RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR, AND THE LACK OF SEAT BELTS.

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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