Cessna 402C Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 106 events recorded from 1982 to 2021.
| 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 |