Cessna 414A Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 48 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 03, 1993 | SEATTLE, WA | N4735A | Incident | substantial |
THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE GEAR DOWN-LOCK MECHANISM DUE TO CORROSION AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQ…THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE GEAR DOWN-LOCK MECHANISM DUE TO CORROSION AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT. |
| Apr 28, 1993 | STATESBORO, GA | N47WD | Fatal (2) | substantial |
INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N9317L TO ILLUMINATE HIS AIRC…INADEQUATE VISUAL LOOKOUT BY THE PILOTS OF BOTH AIRCRAFT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: FAILURE OF THE PILOT OF N9317L TO ILLUMINATE HIS AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION LIGHTS, AND IMPROPER RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BY THE PILOT OF N47WD BY SELECTING THE WRONG UNICOM FREQUENCY TO MONITOR AND ANNOUNCE HIS LANDING INTENTIONS AND POSITION. |
| Dec 19, 1992 | REXBURG, ID | N911AG | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT DID NOT SELECT THE REMAINING FUEL SUPPLY. FACTORS INCLUDE A DETERIORATED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Jan 04, 1988 | MIDLAND, TX | N6576C | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 11, 1987 | BINGHAMTON, NY | N2691S | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 1987 | CHINLE, AZ | N26864 | 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 |
| Sep 20, 1984 | CARLSBAD, CA | N2700S | Incident | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 05, 1984 | WINCHESTER, IN | N59DB | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 01, 1984 | DOUGLAS, WY | N414EM | Serious (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Feb 15, 1984 | MENA, AR | N6815Z | Fatal (2) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Nov 24, 1983 | WAYNESVILLE, NC | N6623C | Fatal (2) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1983 | MARION, NC | N5ER | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Oct 11, 1982 | SAN ANTONIO, TX | N6599C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jan 03, 1982 | ASHLAND, VA | N2620L | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |