# FAA incident reports: Cessna 401 A list on [Cessna 401](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 100 reports - [Incident 20250601015559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250601015559I.md): Cessna 401 · Anderson, SC · Jun 1, 2025 · N105KA · 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 Aircraft departed a private airfield to reposition for fuel, after takeoff the gear was retracted and a loud bang was heard.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 extended it was found that the landing gear circuit breaker had popped. It was reset and the landing gear… - [Accident 20250522006249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250522006249A.md): Cessna 401 · Arlington, TX · May 22, 2025 · N3239Q · 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 data omitted] Stated that they were conducting a maintenance flight after the aircraft had not flown… - [Incident 20210410005899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210410005899I.md): Cessna 401 · Kailua Kona, HI · Apr 10, 2021 · N3264Q · 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 attempt to correct the problem and right main landing gear still did not indicate down. Pilot then… - [Accident 20120511010739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120511010739A.md): Cessna 401 · Chanute, KS · May 11, 2012 · N9DM · 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. According to ATC, the pilot requested a lower altitude, was cleared to and descended to 8,000 feet. ATC… - [Incident 20101105050339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20101105050339I.md): Cessna 401 · St. Paul, MN · Nov 5, 2010 · N37WC · 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. An emergency landing was made at stp on runway 31. Near the end of the landing rollout the left… - [Accident 20100619035019A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100619035019A.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · Jun 19, 2010 · N401TE · 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 residence at 100 federal furnace road. Plymouth, mass. At approximately 1700 EDT, 6/19/10. 3 persons… - [Accident 20060828018389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060828018389A.md): Cessna 401 · Whick, KY · Aug 28, 2006 · N408JC · 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 west of wendell ford airport (K20), hazard, KY. The aircraft impacted the terrain in a vertical… - [Incident 20050812020329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050812020329I.md): Cessna 401 · Lancaster, TX · Aug 12, 2005 · N3260Q · 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 flight at Lancaster airport, Lancaster, Texas. Visual flight rules conditions prevailed, and a flight… - [Accident 20040918024179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040918024179A.md): Cessna 401 · Olathe, KS · Sep 18, 2004 · N408TE · 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 to ixd, where he entered a right base for a landing on runway 04. The last radar return depicted… - [Accident 20040620026059A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040620026059A.md): Cessna 401 · Mt Vernon, IL · Jun 20, 2004 · N3234Q · 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 pavement following a hard landing on runway 5 (6,498 feet by 150 feet, asphalt) at mount Vernon… - [Incident 20040420009309I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040420009309I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Apr 20, 2004 · N3217Q > (-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… - [Accident 20030103001129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030103001129A.md): Cessna 401 · Mc Allen, TX · Jan 3, 2003 · N968JW · Substantial damage > (.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… - [Incident 20001108019219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001108019219I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Nov 8, 2000 · N2GE > (-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… - [Incident 20000924030319I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20000924030319I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Sep 24, 2000 · N4088Q · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 19991227038279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991227038279I.md): Cessna 401 · Guymon, OK · Dec 27, 1999 · N12Q · Minor damage > (-5) Aircraft landed gear up pmi-mark wilborn (SW-19) will inspect aircraft - [Incident 19991205036669I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991205036669I.md): Cessna 401 · Marina, CA · Dec 5, 1999 · N4095Q · Substantial damage > (-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… - [Accident 19980904047199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980904047199A.md): Cessna 401 · Lancaster, TX · Sep 4, 1998 · N3239Q · Substantial damage > (.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,… - [Incident 19970621034339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970621034339I.md): Cessna 401 · Hammond, LA · Jun 21, 1997 · N3268Q · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19970122000769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970122000769A.md): Cessna 401 · Minneapolis, MN · Jan 22, 1997 · N5AS · Substantial damage > Landed 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… - [Incident 19961207041889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961207041889I.md): Cessna 401 · San Antonio, TX · Dec 7, 1996 · N3260Q · Minor damage > Struck a chock while taxiing to park. Bent shimmy dampner. - [Incident 19960712022859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960712022859I.md): Cessna 401 · Brookville, OH · Jul 12, 1996 · N10FS · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19950728019982A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950728019982A.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Jul 28, 1995 · N31DB · Substantial damage > Taxiing for takeoff collided with inbound plane on taxiways. Tail hit by wing of other plane. ATC failed advise. - [Incident 19950407022879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950407022879I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Apr 7, 1995 · N3220Q · Substantial damage > Lost right engine on climbout. Returned. Had thrown connecting rod thru engine case. Rod bolt failed. - [Incident 19941022043989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941022043989I.md): Cessna 401 · Sanford, FL · Oct 22, 1994 · N103EC · Minor damage > Both engines quit on final due to fuel starvation. Struck runway REIL lights on grass right of runway on landing. - [Incident 19940106047409I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940106047409I.md): Cessna 401 · Lake Charles, LA · Jan 6, 1994 · N1253B · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Incident 19930920037879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930920037879I.md): Cessna 401 · Oklahoma City, OK · Sep 20, 1993 · N31DB · Minor damage > Right engine hot. Difficult to start. Backfired,ignited fuel valve in right leading edge. Blew leading edge out. - [Incident 19921102047119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921102047119I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Nov 2, 1992 · N8409F > Electrical problems on approach. Cranked gear down. Landed safely. - [Incident 19920618027569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920618027569I.md): Cessna 401 · Salt Lake City, UT · Jun 18, 1992 · N3222B · Minor damage > Pilot landed gear up. Had been flying one hour 16,000 MSL with non certified oxygen equipment. - [Accident 19920423014179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920423014179A.md): Cessna 401 · New Port Richey, FL · Apr 23, 1992 · N3271Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > In flight fire left wing nacelle area. Stalled trying to return. Right throttle closed. Fire origin not addressed. - [Accident 19910911039299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910911039299A.md): Cessna 401 · Jackson, TN · Sep 11, 1991 · N13DT · Destroyed > Both engines quit on approach to airport. Crash landed in a bean field and burned. Had failed switch to main tanks. - [Accident 19910801031119A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910801031119A.md): Cessna 401 · Monroe, NC · Aug 1, 1991 · N3298Q · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Lost both engines on ferry flight. Crashed into trees. Fuel tanks were empty. Pilot unfamiliar with aircraft system - [Accident 19910306006929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910306006929A.md): Cessna 401 · St Louis, MO · Mar 6, 1991 · N401RW · Substantial damage > Left main gear collpased on landing roll. Bell crank assembly failed. - [Accident 19901127053449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901127053449A.md): Cessna 401 · Grand Island, NE · Nov 27, 1990 · N10QP · Substantial damage > Made hard landing due to ice on airframe and windshield ice. Was advised icing prior flight. - [Accident 19900531018239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900531018239A.md): Cessna 401 · Plymouth, MA · May 31, 1990 · N401FC · Substantial damage > Left main landing gear collapsed on landing roll,wing hit. Veered off runway. Torque link not secured by mechanic. - [Incident 19891019059849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891019059849I.md): Cessna 401 · Columbia, SC · Oct 19, 1989 · N3221Q · Minor damage > Unsafe gear light. Right gear collapsed on rollout. Found broken bellcrank assembly. - [Accident 19890624017479A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890624017479A.md): Cessna 401 · Raleigh, NC · Jun 24, 1989 · N8271F · Substantial damage > Right engine failed on takeoff after gear up. Shut down both engines landed gear up. Fuel pump incorrectly adjusted - [Incident 19881007058869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19881007058869I.md): Cessna 401 · Melbourne, FL · Oct 7, 1988 · N445WK · Minor damage > Tower changed instructions around on final. Forgot to lower gear and landed gear up. Tower warning too late. - [Incident 19880206010649I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880206010649I.md): Cessna 401 · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Feb 6, 1988 · N3232Q · Minor damage > Left landing gear collapsed while taxiing for takeoff. Found rod end broken in the thread area. - [Incident 19880130005759I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880130005759I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Jan 30, 1988 · N8409F · Minor damage > Left gear collapsed on rollout. Left propeller and wing struck the ground as aircraft exited runway. - [Incident 19880115008559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880115008559I.md): Cessna 401 · Rochester, NY · Jan 15, 1988 · N3240Q > Engine developed oil leak. Found gear section leaking oil through starter seal. - [Incident 19871229078019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871229078019I.md): Cessna 401 · Dallas, TX · Dec 29, 1987 · N8409F > Right engine surge. Low fuel flow and fire. Secured engine and returned to Love landing ok. Declared emergency. - [Accident 19870930082029A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870930082029A.md): Cessna 401 · Ames, IA · Sep 30, 1987 · N2UE · Substantial damage > During climb, in flight fire in right engine. Exhaust stack broke, hot gas melted fuel line. Returned. - [Accident 19870603035089A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870603035089A.md): Cessna 401 · Nassau, Bahamas · Jun 3, 1987 · N7896F · Destroyed · 4 fatal > The aircraft is missing. Flight plan was from freeport to crooked island. Presumed destroyed. - [Accident 19861106056989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861106056989A.md): Cessna 401 · Henderson, NV · Nov 6, 1986 · N3219Q · Destroyed > Part of the left wing and engine structure failed after an inflight fire. Aircraft exploded on ground impact. - [Incident 19860911086209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860911086209I.md): Cessna 401 · Chattanooga, TN · Sep 11, 1986 · N7810F · Minor damage > Right engine quit on rollout. On restart a fire developed due to overpriming and fuel line being broken. - [Accident 19860313008189A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860313008189A.md): Cessna 401 · Silver City, NM · Mar 13, 1986 · N9867F · Substantial damage > Distraction during the approach caused pilots to not switch fuel tanks. Engine quit at low altitude at night. - [Incident 19860212009789I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860212009789I.md): Cessna 401 · Bainbridge, GA · Feb 12, 1986 · N8271F · Minor damage > Unsafe gear indication on left main gear. Collapsed on landing. Rod end bearing was frozen. - [Accident 19860208002349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860208002349A.md): Cessna 401 · Milwaukee, WI · Feb 8, 1986 · N777CS · Substantial damage > Left main gear collapsed during taxi to parking. Suspect heavy side load caused gear support to tear out. - [Accident 19860204012649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860204012649A.md): Cessna 401 · Parkland, FL · Feb 4, 1986 · N900PC · Substantial damage > Miscalculated fuel supply, ran out of fuel for both engines. Landed in a conservation area in high saw grass. - [Accident 19860127001409A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860127001409A.md): Cessna 401 · S Lake Tahoe, CA · Jan 27, 1986 · N988JM · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Failed deice or warm engines prior takeoff. Lost left engine. Failed feather turned into dead engine. Rolled over. Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('207590C') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.