How many accidents has the Cessna 402B had?

The NTSB has recorded 131 events involving the Cessna 402B: 38 fatal, 8 serious, 10 minor injuries, and 72 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 402B a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 402B has 131 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 402B Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 131 events recorded from 1982 to 2024.

131

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (107 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
May 27, 2016	Sioux Falls, SD	N76MD	Incident	substantial	The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure.
Sep 10, 2012	Opa-Locka, FL	N218LG	Incident	minor	The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to a… The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture.
Feb 16, 2012	Fort Lauderdale, FL	N402GZ	Incident	minor	The overload fracture of the right main landing gear bellcrank and a securing bolt, which resulted in the collapse of the right main landing gear.
Nov 29, 2011	Nantucket, MA	N303PJ	Incident	minor	The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel … The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the airplane with a low fuel quantity.
Sep 22, 2009	Omaha, NE	N1048	Incident	substantial	The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
Mar 10, 2009	Aberdeen, SD	N402BP	Incident	substantial	The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Cont… The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.
Mar 15, 2008	Fort Lauderdale, FL	N300SH	Incident	substantial	The improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..
Sep 10, 2007	Hobbs, NM	N402BF	Incident	substantial	The failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.
Jul 23, 2006	Ft. Lauderdale, FL	N991PH	Incident	substantial	The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resu… The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with an airport runway sign, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. A factor contributing to the accident was a thunderstorm.
Oct 21, 2005	Sandpoint, ID	N402CA	Incident	substantial	The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude, which led to him landing short of the runway and impacting the runway's elevated lip. Contributing factors w… The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude, which led to him landing short of the runway and impacting the runway's elevated lip. Contributing factors were the elevated runway lip and the right main landing gear failure.
Aug 14, 2005	Alabaster, AL	N1399G	Incident	substantial	The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
Jun 18, 2004	Bonaire, NT	N69404	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Mar 31, 2004	Walker's Cay, BF	N269JH	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
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.
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
Nov 15, 2001	Pasco, WA	N910WT	Incident	substantial	the pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after th… the pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's left main gear tire deflated as a result of impacting the lip at the beginning of the subject threshold. Factors include the deflation of the main gear tire, and soft terrain near the side of the runway.
Feb 20, 2001	BILLINGS, MT	N69316	Incident	substantial	Best rate-of-climb single-engine speed was not maintained. Delayed remedial action was a factor.
Jan 09, 2001	Ontario, OR	N6384X	Incident	substantial	Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors include a snow covered runway.
Mar 23, 2000	SAN JOSE, CS	N908AB	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Sep 25, 1999	CHICAGO, IL	N6362X	Incident	minor	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO MAINTAIN CLEARANCE WITH GROUND OBSTRUCTIONS.
Dec 23, 1998	SAN JUAN, PR	N8203Q	Incident	substantial	The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The reason for the reported engine surging is undetermined.
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.
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.

Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.

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