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
Jan 05, 2022	Berry Islands, OF	N145TT	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending
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.
Feb 20, 2003	Marathon, FL	N554AE	Minor	substantial	The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
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.
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.
Dec 14, 1992	CEDAR RAPIDS, IA	N17CH	Minor	substantial	THE PILOT-IN-COMMAND'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN A PROPER GLIDEPATH.
Dec 09, 1987	ANCHORAGE, AK	N969JW	Minor	substantial	Investigation pending

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.

← Cessna 402B For Sale All Cessna Models

Data source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database · About our data

Looking to buy a Cessna 402B? View 3 Cessna 402B for sale ↓

Cessna 402B Safety Record

Report an Issue