How many accidents has the Cessna 414 had?

The NTSB has recorded 149 events involving the Cessna 414: 58 fatal, 16 serious, 15 minor injuries, and 59 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 414 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 414 has 149 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 414 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 149 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

149

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (148 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Mar 19, 2004	Midland, TX	N414FB	Incident	minor	The in-flight wing fire for undetermined reasons.
May 26, 2003	PORT JEFFERSON, NY	N1234	Incident	destroyed	Loss of power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
Jun 01, 2000	Prescott Valley, AZ	N414PS	Incident	substantial	The pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco u… The pilot's physical impairment due to the cumulative effects of carbon monoxide from engine exhaust by-products, carbon monoxide from heavy tobacco use, and the loss of an undetermined amount of cabin pressurization. A factor in the loss of pressurization was a fractured clamp.
Jun 13, 1999	SPRINGDALE, AR	N475JN	Incident	substantial	The failure of the right main landing gear torque tube support bracket/pivot bearing which resulted in the failure of the landing gear locking mechani… The failure of the right main landing gear torque tube support bracket/pivot bearing which resulted in the failure of the landing gear locking mechanism.
Feb 15, 1999	PHOENIX, AZ	N1557T	Incident	substantial	The overload failure of the left main gear locking mechanism due to improper system rigging by maintenance personnel.
Sep 28, 1998	BURLEY, ID	CGLHP	Incident	substantial	A brake system failure for undetermined reasons. An intentional ground loop was a factor.
Jan 27, 1997	SPRINGFIELD, MO	N414AM	Incident	substantial	the pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions with an inadequate windscreen deicing system and the diminished visual lookout. Factors were… the pilot's continued flight into known icing conditions with an inadequate windscreen deicing system and the diminished visual lookout. Factors were the icing weather conditions and the windscreen ice.
May 27, 1996	BROOMFIELD, CO	N414AW	Incident	substantial	failure of the pilot to maintain adequate visual lookout by allowing his attention to be diverted.
Oct 27, 1995	GRT BARRINGTON, MA	N2UD	Incident	substantial	the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot of the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors relating … the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions, which resulted in an undershoot of the proper touchdown point for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the unfavorable wind conditions and the exposed runway lip.
Aug 30, 1993	DICKINSON, ND	N36990	Incident	minor	the total failure of the airplane's heater system combustion air pressure safety switch.
Jul 30, 1993	LAKE CITY, FL	N4232C	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMMAND TO PROPERLY FLARE BEFORE TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. A CONTRIBUTING FACTO… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT-IN-COMMMAND TO PROPERLY FLARE BEFORE TOUCHDOWN AND THE PILOT'S DECISION TO LAND WITH EXCESSIVE AIRSPEED. A CONTRIBUTING FACTOR WAS THE APREHENSION/ANXIETY OF THE PILOT DURING THE PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.
Jul 03, 1993	SEATTLE, WA	N4735A	Incident	substantial	THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE GEAR DOWN-LOCK MECHANISM DUE TO CORROSION AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQ… THE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE GEAR DOWN-LOCK MECHANISM DUE TO CORROSION AND THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION OF THE AIRCRAFT WITH KNOWN DEFICIENCIES IN EQUIPMENT.
Dec 19, 1992	REXBURG, ID	N911AG	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT DID NOT SELECT THE REMAINING FUEL SUPPLY. FACTORS INCLUDE A DETERIORATED FUEL SELECTOR VALVE.
Feb 13, 1992	LOGANSPORT, IN	N4644G	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE APPROACH SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN IMPROPER FLARE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INADEQU… THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE APPROACH SPEED WHICH RESULTED IN AN IMPROPER FLARE. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE INADEQUATE INFLIGHT DEICING OF THE AIRFRAME SURFACES AND IN ICING CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED.
Jan 19, 1992	GAYLORD, MI	N6814R	Incident	substantial	DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED BY THE AIRPORT … DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS NOT MAINTAINED BY THE PILOT. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: AIRPORT SNOW REMOVAL HAD NOT BEEN PERFORMED BY THE AIRPORT PERSONNEL, A DARK NIGHT WITH FALLING SNOW AND THE SNOWBANK ON THE RUNWAY.
May 07, 1991	PIQUA, OH	N222SV	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT OF THE FUEL QUANTITY AND THE INACCURATE FUEL GAGES, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER … THE PILOT'S INCOMPLETE PREFLIGHT OF THE FUEL QUANTITY AND THE INACCURATE FUEL GAGES, WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL STARVATION AND TOTAL LOSS OF ENGINE POWER AND SUBSEQUENT FORCED LANDING ON ROUGH TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S IMPROPER INFLIGHT FUEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES AND HIS LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THIS AIRPLANE.
Apr 06, 1991	AVENAL, CA	N242AR	Incident	substantial	THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER STRIKING A DIRT BERM DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAIL… THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AFTER STRIKING A DIRT BERM DURING THE LANDING ROLL. CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WAS THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ENSURE THAT THE AIRPORT WAS ADEQUATE FOR HIS INTENDED OPERATIONS.
Oct 17, 1990	JACKSON, WY	N26853	Incident	destroyed	THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, HIS FAILURE TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF, AND HIS DELAY IN AT… THE PILOT'S INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT PREPARATION OF THE AIRCRAFT, HIS FAILURE TO REMOVE SNOW AND ICE FROM THE AIRCRAFT BEFORE TAKEOFF, AND HIS DELAY IN ATTEMPTING TO ABORT THE TAKEOFF.
Mar 16, 1990	RAMONA, CA	N711AG	Incident	destroyed	RIGHT MAIN GEAR SCISSORS ASSEMLBY BECOMING DISCONNECTED DURING LANDING ROLL, ALLOWING THE RIGHT RUN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE; SCISSOR ASSEMBLY WASHERS… RIGHT MAIN GEAR SCISSORS ASSEMLBY BECOMING DISCONNECTED DURING LANDING ROLL, ALLOWING THE RIGHT RUN LANDING GEAR TO COLLAPSE; SCISSOR ASSEMBLY WASHERS NOT BEING REPLACED AS RECOMMENDED IN CESSNA AIRCRAFT SERVICE BULLETIN ME83-37..
Dec 11, 1989	BULLHEAD CITY, AZ	N8247Q	Incident	substantial	THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE BETWEEN HIS AIRCRAFT AND GROUND OBJECTS DURING A TAXI TO THE RAMP AREA.
Dec 20, 1988	PONTIAC, MI	N414CM	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jan 01, 1988	FAYETTEVILLE, AR	N30ML	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jul 28, 1987	CUBA, NM	N1648T	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Jun 11, 1987	BINGHAMTON, NY	N2691S	Incident	substantial	Investigation pending
Dec 13, 1985	GEORGETOWN, DE	N13FH	Incident	destroyed	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.

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