Cessna 414 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 149 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 07, 1991 | PIQUA, OH | N222SV | Incident | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT OF THE FUEL QUANTITY AND THE INACCURATE FUEL GAGES, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER …THE PILOT'S INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT OF THE FUEL QUANTITY AND THE INACCURATE FUEL GAGES, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON ROUGH TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS AIRPLANE. |
| Apr 06, 1991 | AVENAL, CA | N242AR | Incident | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER STRIKING A DIRT BERM DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAIL…THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER STRIKING A DIRT BERM DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRPORT WAS ADEQUATE FOR HIS INTENDED OPERATIONS. |
| Nov 24, 1990 | ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | N2693F | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED ILS PROCEDURE AND HIS CONTINUED DESCENT BELOW THE DECISION HEIGHT. DARKNESS AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDI…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE PUBLISHED ILS PROCEDURE AND HIS CONTINUED DESCENT BELOW THE DECISION HEIGHT. DARKNESS AND THE ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Oct 17, 1990 | JACKSON, WY | N26853 | Incident | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, HIS FAILURE TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF, AND HIS DELAY IN AT…THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, HIS FAILURE TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF, AND HIS DELAY IN ATTEMPTING TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF. |
| Aug 28, 1990 | SITKA, AK | N8180K | Fatal (2) | destroyed | IMPROPER PLANNING/DECISION BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO FOLLOW IFR PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. |
| Mar 16, 1990 | RAMONA, CA | N711AG | Incident | destroyed |
RIGHT MAIN GEAR SCISSORS ASSEMLBY BECOMING DISCONNECTED DURING LANDING ROLL, ALLOWING THE RIGHT RUN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE; SCISSOR ASSEMBLY WASHERS…RIGHT MAIN GEAR SCISSORS ASSEMLBY BECOMING DISCONNECTED DURING LANDING ROLL, ALLOWING THE RIGHT RUN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE; SCISSOR ASSEMBLY WASHERS NOT BEING REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED IN CESSNA AIRCRAFT SERVICE BULLETIN ME83-37.. |
| Dec 11, 1989 | BULLHEAD CITY, AZ | N8247Q | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND GROUND OBJECTS DURING A TAXI TO THE RAMP AREA. |
| Oct 19, 1989 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N5820H | Serious (3) | substantial |
THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER UNFEATHERING ACCUMULATOR HOSE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND CHAFFING, AND THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE …THE FAILURE OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER UNFEATHERING ACCUMULATOR HOSE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION AND CHAFFING, AND THE PILOT'S OPERATION OF THE AIRPLANE BEYOND ITS ENGINE OUT PERFORMANCE CAPABILITY. FACTORS WERE INADEQUATE COMPANY MAINTENANCE, AND THE PILOT'S CONTINUED OPERATION WITH KNOWN MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS, AND IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURES. |
| Jan 09, 1989 | PLEASANTON, CA | N1672T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THE IFR (INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES) PROCEDURES BY NOT MAINTAINING THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THAT SEQMENT …FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO PROPERLY FOLLOW THE IFR (INSTRUMENT FLIGHT RULES) PROCEDURES BY NOT MAINTAINING THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE FOR THAT SEQMENT OF THE APPROACH. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Dec 23, 1988 | BLOOMVILLE, OH | N84UM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 22, 1988 | FRANKLIN TWP, PA | N244RM | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 20, 1988 | PONTIAC, MI | N414CM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 31, 1988 | BIG PINE, CA | N414YV | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY FLEW OVER AN AREA OF HIGH TERRAIN IN WHICH HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE AND HE DELAYED HIS DECISION TO REVERSE CO…THE PILOT INTENTIONALLY FLEW OVER AN AREA OF HIGH TERRAIN IN WHICH HE FAILED TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER ALTITUDE AND HE DELAYED HIS DECISION TO REVERSE COURSE. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE PILOT'S IMPROPER IN-FLIGHT DECISION. |
| Jun 29, 1988 | AGUA CALIENTE, CA | N27332 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 27, 1988 | NASSAU, BF | N1555T | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 04, 1988 | MIDLAND, TX | N6576C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jan 01, 1988 | FAYETTEVILLE, AR | N30ML | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 28, 1987 | CUBA, NM | N1648T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 11, 1987 | BINGHAMTON, NY | N2691S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1987 | CHINLE, AZ | N26864 | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 04, 1987 | GALLIPOLIS, OH | N345TR | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 25, 1986 | OLATHE, KS | N414LL | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1986 | MURTAUGH, ID | N37561 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1986 | ATLANTIC CITY, NJ | N414NY | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 1985 | GEORGETOWN, DE | N13FH | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |