Cessna 402 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 325 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2005 | Alabaster, AL | N1399G | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Mar 02, 2005 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | N88TN | Incident | substantial |
The improper installation and securing of the elevator trim tab push-rod attaching hardware by maintenance personal resulting in the rod disconnecting…The improper installation and securing of the elevator trim tab push-rod attaching hardware by maintenance personal resulting in the rod disconnecting and a partial separation of the right elevator in flight. |
| Feb 11, 2005 | Hyannis, MA | N403BK | Incident | minor | The mechanic's inadequate inspection, which failed to discover cracks in the left wing spar around wing station 114. |
| Sep 08, 2004 | Charleston, WV | N5774C | Incident | substantial | The pilot's improper decision to abort the takeoff with insufficient runway remaining. A factor was the wet runway. |
| Aug 05, 2004 | Huslia, AK | N300SN | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pil…The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in an inadvertent wheels up landing. A factor associated with the accident was the pilot's diverted attention. |
| Jun 18, 2004 | Bonaire, NT | N69404 | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 31, 2004 | Walker's Cay, BF | N269JH | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 20, 2004 | Marsh Harbour, BF | N347AB | Incident | minor | Investigation pending |
| Mar 09, 2004 | Peach Springs, AZ | N99AT | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate flare and touchdown that imparted high side loadings on the right main landing gear, which resulted in an overload failure of t…the pilot's inadequate flare and touchdown that imparted high side loadings on the right main landing gear, which resulted in an overload failure of the landing gear bellcrank and the collapse of that gear. |
| Feb 09, 2004 | Sturgis, MI | N6387X | Serious (1) | substantial |
The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor…The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree. |
| Nov 13, 2003 | Galena, AK | N402ET | Incident | substantial |
Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up land…Water contamination and freezing of the landing gear actuator that prevented the extension of the right main landing gear, resulting in a gear-up landing. Factors contributing to the accident were freezing temperatures at the accident location, and inadequate maintenance/servicing of the landing gear system by company maintenance personnel. |
| 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. |
| Sep 13, 2003 | Tecalitran, MX | XB-FTA | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 05, 2003 | Arecibo, PR | N371R | Incident | — | The pilot’s inadequate in-flight decision, and his failure to refuel, which led to fuel exhaustion and subsequent loss of engine power. |
| 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. |
| Jul 08, 2003 | Lakeview, OR | N98635 | Incident | substantial | Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation. |
| Jun 17, 2003 | LittleWhale Cay, BF | N3748C | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 09, 2003 | Telida, AK | N710WS | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft run…The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway. |
| May 22, 2003 | Miami, FL | N402DD | Incident | — |
The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upp…The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of the landing gear tire during the landing roll. |
| Feb 20, 2003 | Marathon, FL | N554AE | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons. |
| Jan 24, 2003 | Mather, CA | N6814A | Serious (1) | destroyed |
loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the airplane for a singl…loss of engine power in the left engine for undetermined reasons. Also causal was the pilot's failure to correctly configure the airplane for a single engine missed approach, which resulted in a negative climb performance. A factor was the pilot's decision to initiate the approach when the weather conditions were below the published approach minimums. |
| 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 24, 2002 | St. Louis, MO | N22PB | Incident | substantial | The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons. |
| Apr 03, 2002 | Nassau, BF | N768WC | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 14, 2002 | Albuquerque, NM | N596DM | Incident | substantial |
The failure of the tug driver to stop at the stop sign resulting in a collision with a taxiing airplane. A contributing factor was the dark night lig…The failure of the tug driver to stop at the stop sign resulting in a collision with a taxiing airplane. A contributing factor was the dark night light conditions. |