# Cessna 401 - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 207590C - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 401 - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 8 - Data sheet: TCDS A7CE - Registered aircraft: 21 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401 ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2018-03-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-03-R1): Fuselage · Textron 401, 401A, 401B and 13 more. Effective May 23, 2018 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2014-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-03): Placards and Markings · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 37 more. Effective Apr 7, 2014 - [AD 2009-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-04): Auxiliary wing spar · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 3 more. Effective Mar 2, 2009 - [AD 2005-20-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-25): Avionics bus circuit breaker switches · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 15 more. Effective Nov 9, 2005 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2005-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-12): Right and left wing spar lower cap areas · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Jun 22, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2001-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-17): GNS 430 units · Cessna 172, 182, 206 and 209 more. Effective Dec 28, 2001 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 92-16-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/92-16-18): Passenger Seat Reinforcement · Cessna 401, 402, 402A and 9 more. Effective Sep 10, 1992 - [AD 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 70-03-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-03-04-R1): Turbosupercharger Turbine Housing · Cessna 320D, 320E, 320F and 8 more. Effective Mar 28, 1987 - [AD 76-08-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-02-R2): Wing Tip Nose Cap · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 41 more. Effective Jan 31, 1983 - [AD 82-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-12-04): Combined Power Turbine and Propeller Governor Assembly · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982 - [AD 72-14-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-08-R1): Flexible Hose Assemblies · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 33 more. Effective Sep 4, 1981 - [AD 78-05-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/78-05-06): Flexible Fuel Cells · Cessna 180, 182, 185 and 98 more. Effective Jun 30, 1978 - [AD 73-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-22-01): Fuel In Wing Leading Edge · Cessna 340, 401, 401A and 11 more. Effective May 29, 1978 - [AD 76-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-16-07): Engine Attachment Tangs · Allison 250-B17 or 250-B17B engines (Alaskan Turbine S.T.O.L. STC SA117NW or SA2424WE). Effective Aug 20, 1976 - [AD 76-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-07): Fork Bolts · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jul 7, 1976 - [AD 72-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-12-04): Support Of Fuel Lines · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 3 more. Effective Jun 16, 1972 - [AD 72-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-07): Landing Gear Failure · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 30 more. Effective Feb 9, 1972 - [AD 71-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-07-04): Emergency Exit Window · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Apr 6, 1971 - [AD 69-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-14-01): Fuel Starvation · Cessna 310G, 310H, 310I and 22 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2018-03-03, AD 2016-07-24 ## NTSB investigations (59, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB CEN25LA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA185), May 22, 2025: Cessna 401 (N3239Q), Arlington, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The failure of the left landing gear system and subsequent intentional gear up landing. - [NTSB CEN12FA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA290), May 11, 2012: Cessna 401 (N9DM), Chanute, KS, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The malfunction of the cabin heater, which resulted in an inflight fire and smoke in the airplane. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of understanding concerning the status of the… - [NTSB ERA10LA317](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10LA317), Jun 18, 2010: Cessna 401 (N401TE), Plymouth, MA, substantial damage. Probable cause: A total loss of engine power during final approach due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot’s delayed configuration of the airplane for landing. - [NTSB NYC06FA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA209), Aug 28, 2006: Cessna 401A (N408JC), Whick, KY, destroyed, 7 fatal. Probable cause: The non-instrument-rated pilot's continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his subsequent failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing was… - [NTSB CHI04LA264](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA264), Sep 18, 2004: Cessna 401 (N408TE), New Century, KS, substantial damage. Probable cause: A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during approach to an alternate airport. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to… - [NTSB CHI04CA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04CA164), Jun 20, 2004: Cessna 401 (N3234Q), Mt. Vernon, IL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's misjudgment of the landing flare. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to execute a stabilized approach for landing. An additional factor was the presence of the runway lights. - [NTSB FTW03LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA075), Jan 4, 2003: Cessna 401 (N968JW), Mc Allen, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to manually extend the landing gear to the full down and locked position. A contributing faction was a loss of electrical power, which resulted in the failure of the landing gear… - [NTSB FTW98LA389](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA389), Sep 4, 1998: Cessna 401 (N3239Q), Lancaster, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear while intending to retract the flaps. A factor was the pilots lack of total experience in the type of aircraft. - [NTSB CHI97FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97FA059), Jan 22, 1997: Cessna 401 (N5AS), Crystal, MN, substantial damage. Probable cause: failure of the pilot-in-command to ensure adequate removal of airframe ice from the aircraft during preflight. - [NTSB FTW95FA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA319), Jul 28, 1995: Cessna 401 (N31DB), Dallas, TX, substantial damage. Probable cause: FAILURE OF THE FLIGHTCREWS OF THE BOEING 737, N675AA, AND THE CESSNA 401, N31DB, TO SEE AND AVOID EACH OTHER. FACTORS WERE: THE FAILURE OF 737 FLIGHTCREW TO RESPOND TO THE TRAFFIC ADVISORY GIVEN BY… All 59: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (101, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20250601015559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601015559I), Jun 1, 2025: Cessna 401 (N105KA), Anderson, SC, Minor damage. Aircraft departed a private airfield to reposition for fuel, after takeoff the gear was retracted and a loud bang was heard. When the landing was to be… - [Accident 20250522006249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250522006249A), May 22, 2025: Cessna 401 (N3239Q), Arlington, TX, Substantial damage. On may 22, 2025 at approximately 1242 local time, [privacy data omitted] operated by PIC [privacy data omitted] conducted a gear up landing at kgky. [privacy… - [Incident 20210410005899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210410005899I), Apr 10, 2021: Cessna 401 (N3264Q), Kailua Kona, HI, Substantial damage. Pilot was on approach to land at Kona international airport when they lowered the gear. Pilot did not get three green lights. Pilot cycled the gear in an… - [Accident 20120511010739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120511010739A), May 11, 2012: Cessna 401 (N9DM), Chanute, KS, Destroyed, 4 fatal. Aircraft was on an IFR flight from tulsa riverside airport (rvs), to counsil bluffs, IA (cbf), and was in cruise flight at 10,000 feet near Chanute, KS.… - [Incident 20101105050339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101105050339I), Nov 5, 2010: Cessna 401 (N37WC), St. Paul, MN, Minor damage. Following multiple attempts at extending the aircraft's landing gear, the pilot was unable to acquire a down and locked indicator light for the left main gear.… - [Accident 20100619035019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100619035019A), Jun 19, 2010: Cessna 401 (N401TE), Plymouth, MA, Destroyed. N401TE, C401, impacted trees and crash landed approximately 1.8 miles northeast of runway 24 at Plymouth municipal airport (pym) in a wooded area behind the… - [Accident 20060828018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060828018389A), Aug 28, 2006: Cessna 401 (N408JC), Whick, KY, Destroyed, 7 fatal. (-23) On Monday, August 28, 2006, at about 2:48 pm eastern daylight time, N408JC, a Cessna 401, was destroyed after impacting mountainous terrain, 4.92 miles… - [Incident 20050812020329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050812020329I), Aug 12, 2005: Cessna 401 (N3260Q), Lancaster, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On August 12, 2005, at 1725 CST, a Cessna, CE-401 aircraft, operated by the pilot [privacy data omitted] landed gear up during the landing phase of… - [Accident 20040918024179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040918024179A), Sep 18, 2004: Cessna 401 (N408TE), Olathe, KS, Destroyed. (-23) When PIC was within 8 NM of destination (mkc), he indicated to ATC that he would have to divert due to turbulence & high winds. Eventually, PIC proceeded… - [Accident 20040620026059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040620026059A), Jun 20, 2004: Cessna 401 (N3234Q), Mt Vernon, IL, Substantial damage. (-23) On June 20, 2004, at 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna 401, N3234Q, piloted by a private pilot, was substantially damaged when it departed the runway… All 101: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 21, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/aircraft - ads: 32, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/ads - incidents: 101, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.