Cessna 402 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 325 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09, 1998 | PAHOKEE, FL | N788SP | Fatal (3) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach. |
| Oct 12, 1998 | SORSTUKKEN, NO | OYBHE | Fatal (9) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Aug 23, 1998 | MELVILLE HALL, DO | N2748J | Fatal (11) | — | Investigation pending |
| Apr 03, 1998 | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | N400AR | Incident | substantial |
the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with ru…the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with runway visual range equipment. |
| Feb 27, 1998 | MASON CITY, IA | N108RS | Minor | substantial |
the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were:…the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition; and the pilot's limited forward visibility, due to ice on the windshield and the light condition at dusk. |
| 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. |
| Dec 31, 1997 | WATERTOWN, SD | N5087Q | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident w…the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident was the icing weather conditions which existed and the ice which accumulated on the airplane. |
| Dec 09, 1997 | MILWAUKEE, WI | N728QA | Incident | substantial | Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion. |
| Nov 29, 1997 | SPENCER, IA | N22NC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot failure to comply with the prescribed IFR procedure and his not following his company's operations specifications. Low clouds and fog were …The pilot failure to comply with the prescribed IFR procedure and his not following his company's operations specifications. Low clouds and fog were are contributing factors. |
| Nov 02, 1997 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N69312 | Incident | destroyed | The pilot's improper management of fuel resulting in a total loss of engine power on both engines due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 27, 1997 | TAMPA, FL | N69293 | Fatal (3) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear for landing, and his failure to maintain VMC during a go-around. Facto…The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear for landing, and his failure to maintain VMC during a go-around. Factors were: the pilot's diverted attention due to a non-stabilized instrument approach and his lack of recent instrument experience. |
| Sep 19, 1997 | NANTUCKET, MA | N6879Y | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the fl…the pilot's delayed decision to perform a go-around (missed approach). Related factors were: darkness, low ceiling, fog, and disorientation of the flight crew, while making the approach in conditions of limited visibility. |
| Sep 15, 1997 | KIVALINA, AK | N2649Z | Incident | substantial | An overstress fracture of the nose landing gear attachment. A factor associated with the accident was the rough landing area. |
| Sep 08, 1997 | BUCKLAND, AK | N2649Z | Incident | substantial | The failure of the pilot of the Cessna 402C, N2649Z, to maintain adequate clearance while taxiing alongside the stationary Cessna 208B, N1123R. |
| Jul 10, 1997 | GT. HARBOUR CAY, BF | N2717Y | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jun 28, 1997 | SPRINGFIELD, MO | N901BC | Incident | substantial |
The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directio…The pilot-in-command's (CFI) inadequate supervision and failure to take remedial action. A factor was the dual student's failure to maintain directional control. |
| Jun 02, 1997 | RAWLINS, WY | N1233P | Serious (1) | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the initial climb after a night takeoff. Factors include a dark night and rising ter…The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during the initial climb after a night takeoff. Factors include a dark night and rising terrain off the departure end of the runway. |
| Mar 03, 1997 | CARACAS, VE | YV784 | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| Jan 25, 1997 | PROVINCETOWN, MA | N121PB | Incident | minor |
the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, and his misjudgment of speed and distance. Related factors were: fog, tailwind, and soft terrain o…the pilot's inadequate inflight planning/decision, and his misjudgment of speed and distance. Related factors were: fog, tailwind, and soft terrain on the overrun area at the end of the runway. |
| Dec 27, 1996 | MENOMINEE, MI | N337PL | Minor | substantial |
ice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not pe…ice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination airport. |
| Aug 05, 1996 | ST. BARTHELEMY, MB | N403N | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jun 29, 1996 | GRAND CANYON, AZ | N13GM | Incident | substantial | Failure of the pilot to properly judge his altitude during final approach resulting in an undershoot. A factor was a downdraft weather condition. |
| Apr 11, 1996 | ST JOHNS, AZ | N172VB | Incident | substantial |
the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, his use of an overly excessive approach speed, and his misjudged distance/altitude relati…the pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, his use of an overly excessive approach speed, and his misjudged distance/altitude relationship to the runway. The wind was a factor. |
| Mar 13, 1996 | PUNTO FIJO, VE | P4AVB | Fatal (8) | destroyed | Investigation pending |