Cessna 414 Safety Record

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

149

All Events

59

Incidents

15

Minor

16

Serious

58

Fatal (148 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Aug 30, 2020 Ray, MI N698D Minor substantial The pilot’s loss of directional control on takeoff.
Jun 16, 2014 Pleasanton, TX N1671T Minor substantial The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during an aborted landing due to an encounter with a tailwind.
Apr 05, 2013 Hammonton, NJ N37480 Minor substantial A loss of control during landing due to the failure of the nose landing gear's left trunnion lug.
Nov 26, 2006 Las Vegas, NV N414AY Minor substantial
A loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting…

A loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. The fuel starvation was the result of the pilot's improper fuel selector position setting.

Jan 26, 2000 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK N7VS Minor substantial The failure of the pilot to deice the airplane prior to departure.
Aug 28, 1999 ALPINE, TX N67JM Minor destroyed
The pilot's improper use of the emergency fuel boost pump, which resulted in excessive fuel flow to the engine and subsequent total loss of left engin…

The pilot's improper use of the emergency fuel boost pump, which resulted in excessive fuel flow to the engine and subsequent total loss of left engine power. Factor's were the high density altitude, the pilot exceeding the airplane's weight and balance, the partial loss of left engine power as a result of the faulty magnetos, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection by not performing an engine run-up.

May 22, 1999 ORLAND, CA N8153Q Minor substantial A loss of engine power in both engines due to fuel contamination, which resulted from the fueling facilities improper quality control procedures.
May 28, 1998 NORTH PLATTE, NE N888AA Minor destroyed
the slipped number two bearing in the airplane's right engine, which blocked the bearing's oil feed line, causing the bearing and the crankshaft to ov…

the slipped number two bearing in the airplane's right engine, which blocked the bearing's oil feed line, causing the bearing and the crankshaft to overheat and fracture. A factor contributing to this accident was the trees.

Aug 24, 1997 ANDERSON, SC N4668N Minor substantial
the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in a…

the pilot misjudged distance and speed on final approach to land and failed to attain a proper touchdown point during the landing, which resulted in an overrun of the runway and collision with a fence. A related factor was the loss of engine power during flight.

Feb 14, 1995 MCGREGOR, TX N4643G Minor destroyed
THE PILOT'S DELAYED INITIATION OF THE MISSED APPROACH UNTIL WELL BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE AND BEYOND THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH POINT. FA…

THE PILOT'S DELAYED INITIATION OF THE MISSED APPROACH UNTIL WELL BELOW THE MINIMUM DESCENT ALTITUDE AND BEYOND THE PUBLISHED MISSED APPROACH POINT. FACTORS WERE THE DARK NIGHT AND THE LOW CEILING AND VISIBILITY.

Jun 29, 1988 AGUA CALIENTE, CA N27332 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Mar 14, 1987 CHINLE, AZ N26864 Minor substantial Investigation pending
Jan 04, 1987 GALLIPOLIS, OH N345TR Minor substantial Investigation pending
Aug 23, 1983 MARION, NC N5ER Minor destroyed Investigation pending
Jan 12, 1982 ABERDEEN, MS N7706 Minor 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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