Cessna 402 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 325 events recorded from 1982 to 2025.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2022 | Berry Islands, OF | N145TT | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 09, 2020 | Hampton, GA | N4661N | Minor | substantial | A dual total loss of engine power as a result of fuel exhaustion. |
| Oct 18, 2017 | St. Petersburg, FL | N900CR | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landi…The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing. |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Nantucket, MA | N836GW | Minor | substantial |
The separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the …The separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the pushrod was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure it to the elevator trim tab actuator. |
| Mar 14, 2014 | Stuart, FL | N419AR | Minor | substantial | The pilot’s improper preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion. |
| Jun 20, 2011 | Caldwell, ID | N3278Q | Minor | substantial | The total loss of power in one engine during takeoff due to the blockage of fuel flow by a foreign object in the fuel tank. |
| Jan 25, 2007 | Milwaukee, WI | N7886Q | Minor | substantial |
The failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to i…The failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light conditions. |
| Feb 20, 2003 | Marathon, FL | N554AE | Minor | substantial | The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons. |
| Jul 08, 2001 | Boston, MA | N760EA | Minor | destroyed | The pilot's improper decision to waive the wake turbulence hold time, and his subsequent loss of control when wake vortex turbulence was encountered. |
| Mar 16, 2000 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N251RS | Minor | substantial |
Separation of the right main landing gear tire recap during takeoff resulting in the pilot's loss of directional control, the aircraft departing the r…Separation of the right main landing gear tire recap during takeoff resulting in the pilot's loss of directional control, the aircraft departing the runway, collapse of the landing gear, and collision with the airport fence. |
| Jun 23, 1999 | VAN NUYS, CA | N186BA | Minor | substantial |
The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city s…The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city street. |
| Apr 20, 1999 | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | N744MA | Minor | substantial | A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Nov 04, 1995 | REDWOOD CITY, CA | N316HG | Minor | substantial | the simultaneous total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Dec 14, 1994 | HICKORY, NC | N7628R | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE TRANSITION TO LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING AND OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE TH…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO ATTAIN A PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT DURING THE TRANSITION TO LANDING, WHICH RESULTED IN A LONG LANDING AND OVERRUN. FACTORS WERE THE LOW CEILINGS AND FOG WHICH PREVAILED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. |
| Aug 28, 1994 | HARLINGEN, TX | N966JW | Minor | substantial |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER ON ALL ENGINES DUE TO WORN AND FOULED…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED RESULTING IN AN INADVERTENT STALL. FACTORS WERE A PARTIAL LOSS OF POWER ON ALL ENGINES DUE TO WORN AND FOULED SPARK PLUGS AND INADEQUATE MAINTENANCE BY COMPANY MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL, AIRCRAFT WEIGHT BEYOND LIMITATIONS, AND HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE. |
| Dec 14, 1992 | CEDAR RAPIDS, IA | N17CH | Minor | substantial | THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH. |
| Dec 11, 1989 | KOTZEBUE, AK | N67941 | Minor | substantial |
PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER, FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE AIRPLANE. THE VEHICLE AND DARK NIGHT W…PHYSICAL IMPAIRMENT OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER, FROM CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL, WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION WITH THE AIRPLANE. THE VEHICLE AND DARK NIGHT WERE CONSIDERED TO BE RELATED FACTORS. |
| Jan 18, 1988 | ALBUQUERQUE, NM | N2614U | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 09, 1987 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N969JW | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Apr 12, 1987 | HYANNIS, MA | N87PB | Minor | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 13, 1983 | KOTLIK, AK | N4511Q | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |