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 02, 2022 | Connellsville, PA | N46TA | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and beco…The pilot/mechanic’s failure to properly secure two airplane avionics units, which resulted in the trays supporting the units to sag downward and become lodged in the movement area of the elevator bellcrank during the accident takeoff. |
| Oct 08, 2020 | West Palm Beach, FL | N8132Q | Serious (7) | substantial |
The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the ta…The pilot’s inadequate preflight inspection during which he failed to detect a flight control abnormality, and his failure to expediently abort the takeoff, which resulted in the co-pilot performing a delayed aborted takeoff and the subsequent runway overrun. |
| Jun 26, 2014 | Maryland Heights, MO | N1552T | Serious (1) | destroyed | The loss of left engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to impact and fire damage. |
| Jan 14, 2003 | Palm Springs, CA | N127WW | Serious (1) | substantial |
The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a lo…The flight instructor's improper selection of the high boost position for the operating right engine while on base leg to land, which resulted in a loss of engine power of the right engine. Factors associated with the accident are the left engine's loss of power for an undetermined reason, the flight instructor's failure to feather the propellers of the affected engines, and his failure to maintain directional control, which resulted in an off-airport forced landing. |
| Jan 06, 2002 | Sturgis, MI | N6560C | Serious (1) | substantial |
the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors w…the inadequate in-flight emergency planning/decision, the checklist not followed and excessive approach altitude by the pilot. Contributing factors were the loose oil return line and weather. |
| Mar 28, 2001 | Minneapolis, MN | N8247Q | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot not maintaining the proper airspeed during the circling approach, the inadvertent stall and the subsequent loss of control. Factors were th…The pilot not maintaining the proper airspeed during the circling approach, the inadvertent stall and the subsequent loss of control. Factors were the pilot's decision to continue the approach in weather conditions below the approach/landing minimums, the continued flight below the minimum descent altitude, the pilot not following the approach airspeed listed in the owner's manual, the air traffic controllers not issuing weather information to the pilot, and the weather conditions. |
| Oct 17, 2000 | KIEL-HOLTENAU, GE | DIDIT | Serious (1) | — | Investigation pending |
| Nov 18, 1998 | MONROE, LA | N30ML | Serious (2) | substantial | The pilot's spatial disorientation which resulted in a loss of aircraft control. Factors were fog, low ceilings, and dark night conditions. |
| Nov 28, 1995 | CLEVELAND, TN | N200DC | Serious (1) | substantial |
THE PILOT'S INACCURATE WEIGHT AND BALANCE CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVER MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS WEIGHT TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT …THE PILOT'S INACCURATE WEIGHT AND BALANCE CALCULATIONS WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVER MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE GROSS WEIGHT TAKEOFF. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE WET, DOWNSLOPING CONDITION OF THE RUNWAY. |
| 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. |
| Dec 25, 1986 | OLATHE, KS | N414LL | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 07, 1986 | MURTAUGH, ID | N37561 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 23, 1984 | CHEYENNE, WY | N1569T | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Oct 20, 1984 | CHEYENNE, WY | N1597T | Serious (3) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1984 | DOUGLAS, WY | N414EM | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 23, 1982 | JACKSON, MI | N37174 | Serious (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |