Cessna 401

FAA incident reports · 100

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Incident 20250601015559ICessna 401 · Anderson, SCAircraft departed a private airfield to reposition for fuel, after takeoff the gear was retracted and a loud bang was heard.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 extended it was found that the landing gear circuit breaker had popped. It was reset and the landing gear…Jun 1, 2025 · N105KA · Minor damageAccident 20250522006249ACessna 401 · Arlington, TXOn 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 data omitted] Stated that they were conducting a maintenance flight after the aircraft had not flown…May 22, 2025 · N3239Q · Substantial damageIncident 20210410005899ICessna 401 · Kailua Kona, HIPilot 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 attempt to correct the problem and right main landing gear still did not indicate down. Pilot then…Apr 10, 2021 · N3264Q · Substantial damageAccident 20120511010739ACessna 401 · Chanute, KSAircraft 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. According to ATC, the pilot requested a lower altitude, was cleared to and descended to 8,000 feet. ATC…May 11, 2012 · N9DM · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 20101105050339ICessna 401 · St. Paul, MNFollowing 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. An emergency landing was made at stp on runway 31. Near the end of the landing rollout the left…Nov 5, 2010 · N37WC · Minor damageAccident 20100619035019ACessna 401 · Plymouth, MAN401TE, 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 residence at 100 federal furnace road. Plymouth, mass. At approximately 1700 EDT, 6/19/10. 3 persons…Jun 19, 2010 · N401TE · DestroyedAccident 20060828018389ACessna 401 · Whick, KY(-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 west of wendell ford airport (K20), hazard, KY. The aircraft impacted the terrain in a vertical…Aug 28, 2006 · N408JC · Destroyed · 7 fatalIncident 20050812020329ICessna 401 · Lancaster, TX(-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 flight at Lancaster airport, Lancaster, Texas. Visual flight rules conditions prevailed, and a flight…Aug 12, 2005 · N3260Q · Minor damageAccident 20040918024179ACessna 401 · Olathe, KS(-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 to ixd, where he entered a right base for a landing on runway 04. The last radar return depicted…Sep 18, 2004 · N408TE · DestroyedAccident 20040620026059ACessna 401 · Mt Vernon, IL(-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 pavement following a hard landing on runway 5 (6,498 feet by 150 feet, asphalt) at mount Vernon…Jun 20, 2004 · N3234Q · Substantial damageIncident 20040420009309ICessna 401 · Dallas, TX(-23) The pilot requested a long landing on 13L at Dallas lovefield and the request was approved. N3217Q landed runway 13L and as the aircraft exited the runway to the left, the left main brake malfunctioned. The aircraft went into the grass at the end and to…Apr 20, 2004 · N3217QAccident 20030103001129ACessna 401 · Mc Allen, TX(.19) On January 3, 2003, approximately 1815 central standard time, a Cessna 401 twin-engine airplane, N968JW, sustained substantial damage after it impacted a runway sign following loss of control after the main landing gear collapsed during the landing roll…Jan 3, 2003 · N968JW · Substantial damageIncident 20001108019219ICessna 401 · Dallas, TX(-23) On November 8, 2000 a/c N2GE, Cessna 401, serial number 401-0088, encountered a number two (2) engine failure after takeoff from Dallas, lovefield. The pilot reported that at approx. 02:00 CDT while on flight from Dallas, Texas to san antonio, Texas…Nov 8, 2000 · N2GEIncident 20000924030319ICessna 401 · Dallas, TX(-23)Pilot's statment: after lowing the gear I did not get an indication that the nose gear was down and locked. I told tower of my situation and that I needed a heading and altitude so I could accomplish the emergency gear extension checklist. Once at…Sep 24, 2000 · N4088Q · Minor damageIncident 19991227038279ICessna 401 · Guymon, OK(-5) Aircraft landed gear up pmi-mark wilborn (SW-19) will inspect aircraftDec 27, 1999 · N12Q · Minor damageIncident 19991205036669ICessna 401 · Marina, CA(-23) Right main landing gear collapsed during landing roll out. Letter of correction sent to mechanic, work performed on landing gear system previous to incident, mechanic used outdated manual for repairs which did not includ revised procedures for rigging…Dec 5, 1999 · N4095Q · Substantial damageAccident 19980904047199ACessna 401 · Lancaster, TX(.4) On September 4, 1998, approximately 1830 central daylight time, a Cessna 401 twin engine airplane, N3239Q, owned and operated by the pilot, was substantially damaged when it skidded off the runway during takeoff from Lancaster municipal airport,…Sep 4, 1998 · N3239Q · Substantial damageIncident 19970621034339ICessna 401 · Hammond, LANarrative: on June 21, 1997, at 1135 central daylight time, a Cessna, model 401, aircraft registered to east tenn. Air, inc., experienced a blown right main tire during landing and departed the runway. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed at the time…Jun 21, 1997 · N3268Q · Minor damageAccident 19970122000769ACessna 401 · Minneapolis, MNLanded refuel iced up. Declined deicing. Pilot knocked off ice. Settled on takeoff. Hit pole and fence. Misjudgment (-23) aircraft departed on return trip to ypsilanti, mi following refueling and pick up of passenger (relative of second pilot). Aircraft was…Jan 22, 1997 · N5AS · Substantial damageIncident 19961207041889ICessna 401 · San Antonio, TXStruck a chock while taxiing to park. Bent shimmy dampner.Dec 7, 1996 · N3260Q · Minor damageIncident 19960712022859ICessna 401 · Brookville, OHNarrative: after landing at Brookville airpark on runway 27 the aircraft swayed to the right and departed the runway. The aircraft came to a stop 50' north and 1400' down the 2500' long runway. Inspection revealed the right landing gear collapsed causing…Jul 12, 1996 · N10FS · Minor damageAccident 19950728019982ACessna 401 · Dallas, TXTaxiing for takeoff collided with inbound plane on taxiways. Tail hit by wing of other plane. ATC failed advise.Jul 28, 1995 · N31DB · Substantial damageIncident 19950407022879ICessna 401 · Dallas, TXLost right engine on climbout. Returned. Had thrown connecting rod thru engine case. Rod bolt failed.Apr 7, 1995 · N3220Q · Substantial damageIncident 19941022043989ICessna 401 · Sanford, FLBoth engines quit on final due to fuel starvation. Struck runway REIL lights on grass right of runway on landing.Oct 22, 1994 · N103EC · Minor damageIncident 19940106047409ICessna 401 · Lake Charles, LANarrative: the pilot stated that when the aircraft cleared the runway, he proceeded to taxi to the north ramp with no problems. After the aircraft was on the ramp and taxiing straight ahead, the left main gear collapsed. Fort worth flight standards district…Jan 6, 1994 · N1253B · Minor damageIncident 19930920037879ICessna 401 · Oklahoma City, OKRight engine hot. Difficult to start. Backfired,ignited fuel valve in right leading edge. Blew leading edge out.Sep 20, 1993 · N31DB · Minor damageIncident 19921102047119ICessna 401 · Dallas, TXElectrical problems on approach. Cranked gear down. Landed safely.Nov 2, 1992 · N8409FIncident 19920618027569ICessna 401 · Salt Lake City, UTPilot landed gear up. Had been flying one hour 16,000 MSL with non certified oxygen equipment.Jun 18, 1992 · N3222B · Minor damageAccident 19920423014179ACessna 401 · New Port Richey, FLIn flight fire left wing nacelle area. Stalled trying to return. Right throttle closed. Fire origin not addressed.Apr 23, 1992 · N3271Q · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19910911039299ACessna 401 · Jackson, TNBoth engines quit on approach to airport. Crash landed in a bean field and burned. Had failed switch to main tanks.Sep 11, 1991 · N13DT · DestroyedAccident 19910801031119ACessna 401 · Monroe, NCLost both engines on ferry flight. Crashed into trees. Fuel tanks were empty. Pilot unfamiliar with aircraft systemAug 1, 1991 · N3298Q · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19910306006929ACessna 401 · St Louis, MOLeft main gear collpased on landing roll. Bell crank assembly failed.Mar 6, 1991 · N401RW · Substantial damageAccident 19901127053449ACessna 401 · Grand Island, NEMade hard landing due to ice on airframe and windshield ice. Was advised icing prior flight.Nov 27, 1990 · N10QP · Substantial damageAccident 19900531018239ACessna 401 · Plymouth, MALeft main landing gear collapsed on landing roll,wing hit. Veered off runway. Torque link not secured by mechanic.May 31, 1990 · N401FC · Substantial damageIncident 19891019059849ICessna 401 · Columbia, SCUnsafe gear light. Right gear collapsed on rollout. Found broken bellcrank assembly.Oct 19, 1989 · N3221Q · Minor damageAccident 19890624017479ACessna 401 · Raleigh, NCRight engine failed on takeoff after gear up. Shut down both engines landed gear up. Fuel pump incorrectly adjustedJun 24, 1989 · N8271F · Substantial damageIncident 19881007058869ICessna 401 · Melbourne, FLTower changed instructions around on final. Forgot to lower gear and landed gear up. Tower warning too late.Oct 7, 1988 · N445WK · Minor damageIncident 19880206010649ICessna 401 · Ft Lauderdale, FLLeft landing gear collapsed while taxiing for takeoff. Found rod end broken in the thread area.Feb 6, 1988 · N3232Q · Minor damageIncident 19880130005759ICessna 401 · Dallas, TXLeft gear collapsed on rollout. Left propeller and wing struck the ground as aircraft exited runway.Jan 30, 1988 · N8409F · Minor damageIncident 19880115008559ICessna 401 · Rochester, NYEngine developed oil leak. Found gear section leaking oil through starter seal.Jan 15, 1988 · N3240QIncident 19871229078019ICessna 401 · Dallas, TXRight engine surge. Low fuel flow and fire. Secured engine and returned to Love landing ok. Declared emergency.Dec 29, 1987 · N8409FAccident 19870930082029ACessna 401 · Ames, IADuring climb, in flight fire in right engine. Exhaust stack broke, hot gas melted fuel line. Returned.Sep 30, 1987 · N2UE · Substantial damageAccident 19870603035089ACessna 401 · Nassau, BahamasThe aircraft is missing. Flight plan was from freeport to crooked island. Presumed destroyed.Jun 3, 1987 · N7896F · Destroyed · 4 fatalAccident 19861106056989ACessna 401 · Henderson, NVPart of the left wing and engine structure failed after an inflight fire. Aircraft exploded on ground impact.Nov 6, 1986 · N3219Q · DestroyedIncident 19860911086209ICessna 401 · Chattanooga, TNRight engine quit on rollout. On restart a fire developed due to overpriming and fuel line being broken.Sep 11, 1986 · N7810F · Minor damageAccident 19860313008189ACessna 401 · Silver City, NMDistraction during the approach caused pilots to not switch fuel tanks. Engine quit at low altitude at night.Mar 13, 1986 · N9867F · Substantial damageIncident 19860212009789ICessna 401 · Bainbridge, GAUnsafe gear indication on left main gear. Collapsed on landing. Rod end bearing was frozen.Feb 12, 1986 · N8271F · Minor damageAccident 19860208002349ACessna 401 · Milwaukee, WILeft main gear collapsed during taxi to parking. Suspect heavy side load caused gear support to tear out.Feb 8, 1986 · N777CS · Substantial damageAccident 19860204012649ACessna 401 · Parkland, FLMiscalculated fuel supply, ran out of fuel for both engines. Landed in a conservation area in high saw grass.Feb 4, 1986 · N900PC · Substantial damageAccident 19860127001409ACessna 401 · S Lake Tahoe, CAFailed deice or warm engines prior takeoff. Lost left engine. Failed feather turned into dead engine. Rolled over.Jan 27, 1986 · N988JM · Destroyed · 3 fatal
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