Cessna 402C Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 106 events recorded from 1982 to 2021.

106

All Events

71

Incidents

3

Minor

9

Serious

23

Fatal (69 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 24, 2008 Asuncion, PA ZP-TVA Fatal (5) destroyed None.
Aug 17, 2008 Covington, UK G-EYES Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Sep 23, 2003 Nantucket, MA N405BK Fatal (1) substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during a missed approach. Factors in this accident were fog and the night light conditions.
Jul 13, 2003 Treasure Cay, BF N314AB Fatal (2) substantial
the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right e…

the in-flight failure of the right engine and the pilot’s failure to adequately manage the airplane’s performance after the engine failed. The right engine failure resulted from inadequate maintenance that was performed by Air Sunshine’s maintenance personnel during undocumented maintenance. Contributing to the passenger fatalities was the pilot’s failure to provide an emergency briefing after the right engine failed.

Dec 04, 2002 Lewisville, TX N402ME Fatal (1) destroyed
The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failur…

The failure of the attitude indicator, and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control as a result of spatial disorientation following the failure of the attitude indicator. Contributing factors were a low ceiling, clouds, and dark night conditions.

Jul 08, 2000 VIEQUES, PR N405MN Fatal (1) destroyed The airplanes entry into an uncontrolled descent for undetermined reasons from which it crashed into the ocean.
Apr 27, 1999 GOLDSBY, OK N819BW Fatal (1) destroyed
The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate insp…

The fatigue failure of the right wing spar as a result of inadequate quality control during manufacture of the spar. A factor was the inadequate inspection of the right wing by maintenance personnel, which failed to detect the crack.

Aug 23, 1998 MELVILLE HALL, DO N2748J Fatal (11) Investigation pending
Jan 17, 1998 WALKER, CA N114GP Fatal (1) destroyed The pilot's encounter with a downdraft while approaching high terrain at an altitude insufficient to ensure adequate terrain or obstacle clearance.
Feb 08, 1997 ST. THOMAS, N318AB Fatal (2) destroyed
The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude while making a visual approach at night over water in black hole conditions resulting in the aircraft de…

The failure of the pilot to maintain altitude while making a visual approach at night over water in black hole conditions resulting in the aircraft descending and crashing into the sea. Contributing to the accident was the failure of the pilot and operator to use all available air traffic control and navigational facilities, and the FAA Principle Operations Inspector's inadequate surveillance of the operation.

Dec 10, 1994 ELIM, AK N1238K Fatal (5) destroyed
VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OR CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS…

VFR FLIGHT BY THE PILOT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC), AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE OR CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: DARKNESS AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS.

Nov 19, 1994 HYANNIS, MA N402BK Fatal (1) destroyed
the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during an ILS approach, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in this accident …

the pilot's failure to maintain a proper glide path during an ILS approach, which resulted in a collision with power lines. Factors in this accident were; adverse weather conditions with turbulence, down drafts and fog.

Jul 12, 1993 LAS VEGAS, NV N818AN Fatal (3) destroyed
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S…

THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AIRSPEED WHILE MANEUVERING IN THE TRAFFIC PATTERN. A FACTOR WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ASSURE THAT THE NOSE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT DOOR WAS SECURED.

Nov 08, 1992 KIANA, AK N67941 Fatal (3) destroyed THE PILOT IN COMMAND'S ATTEMPT TO FLY VFR INTO IMC CONDITIONS. FACTORS WERE SNOW, WHITEOUT CONDITIONS, AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN.
Jun 19, 1992 MEADVIEW, AZ N2715X Fatal (10) destroyed
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE (ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC), WHICH R…

FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE EMERGENCY PROCEDURE (ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF) AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC), WHICH RESULTED IN A LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE FAILURE (DISENGAGEMENT) OF THE RIGHT ENGINE FUEL PUMP DRIVE COUPLING, HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE, AND THE LACK OF COMPANY TRAINING CONCERNING AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE IN CONDITIONS OF HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND HEAVY GROSS WEIGHT.

Mar 18, 1991 TREASURE CAY, BF N5785C Fatal (5) Investigation pending
Dec 23, 1987 CHADRON, NE N105GP Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
May 27, 1987 MISSING ACFT, BF N2652B Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Nov 12, 1985 DETROIT, MI N6788Y Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Sep 08, 1984 NAPLES, FL N89PB Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Aug 31, 1984 ALBERTVILLE, AL N55LP Fatal (2) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 30, 1984 BOSTON, MA N120PB Fatal (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Mar 27, 1984 MINERAL SPRINGS, FL N620AC Fatal (4) 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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