Cessna 401A

FAA incident reports · 67

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Accident 20251118016389ACessna 401A · Fremont, NCThe pilot was conducting aerial surveillance when they experienced a dual engine failure after switching from the auxillary fuel tanks to the main fuel tanks resulting in an off-field landing. There was substantial damage to the front of the aircraft,…Nov 18, 2025 · N6255Q · Substantial damageIncident 20220604009549ICessna 401A · Lake City, MIOn 06/04/2022 at approximately 1145 EDT, a Cessna 401A s/n 401A 0063 [privacy data omitted] experienced mechanical problems during landing at Home Acres Sky Ranch (Y91). The aircraft received minor damage and no injuries were reported. The flight was being…Jun 4, 2022 · N401GS · Minor damageIncident 20200709005199ICessna 401A · Thompsonville, MIThe pilot stated he was distracted by the beauty of the calm evening and simply forgot to put the gear down. T The gear warning horn sounded as he touched down. He was counseled on single pilot CRM and standard check list procedures.Jul 9, 2020 · N69RH · Minor damageIncident 20190301000689ICessna 401A · Fairbanks, AKPIC reports while departing fai in aircraft, during climbout, panel lights grew bright, an electrical smell became apparent, and possibl smoke in cock pit was noted. PIC immediately returned for landing 20L. Aicraft lost all electrical. PIC attempted…Mar 1, 2019 · N386H · Substantial damageIncident 20180315002569ICessna 401A · Huntsville, AL03/15/2018 - N6276Q landed on runway 18L at hsv at 1247 local time. Both pilots stated the landing gear was checked three seperate times prior to landing and the lights indicated the gear was down and locked. The aircraft touched down at approximately 15OO…Mar 15, 2018 · N6276Q · Minor damageIncident 20151124023699ICessna 401A · Orange, CA11/25/15 ? Inspector ali sadri received notification via FAA daily alert bulletin regarding resident reporting an airplane part had fallen in their backyard. Part was described as an "emergency hatch" and had been taken by the city of Orange police department…Nov 24, 2015 · N491RM · Minor damageAccident 20141117020969ACessna 401A · Fulton, MOThe pilot reported loss of power and aborted the take-off from runway 24. He subsequently departed the end of runway and impacted several earthen berms approximately 350 feet from the end of the runway.Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damageIncident 20140418005019ICessna 401A · New Orleans, LAUpon landing at knew on runway 18 right, the landing gear was not put down and the aircraft landed on its belly.Apr 18, 2014 · N306CA · Minor damageAccident 20111112027299ACessna 401A · Gladewater, TXOn November 12, 2011 approximately 2630 central standard time, a Cessna 401, N531HM, registered to and operated by [privacy data omitted] was destroyed during an aborted go around, the aircraft landed approximately 75 yards to the right of runway 14 at…Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damageIncident 20070828019109ICessna 401A · Titusville, FL(-23) N6238Q reported gear down with no lights, twr advised gear not down. A/c went to holding pattern to perform emergency extension and got 3 green, did low approach and twr advised gear appeared to be down. On landing rwy 9 right gear collapsed.…Aug 28, 2007 · N6238Q · Minor damageAccident 20050620014009ACessna 401A · Houston, TX(-23) On 06-20-2005 at 23:26 zulu, Cessna model 401A, N7KF struck a road sign, 2 vehicles and an airport perimeter fence while on final approach for runway 12R at Houston Hobby airport. The pilot and only soul on board the aircraft received minor injuries.…Jun 20, 2005 · N7KF · DestroyedIncident 20041119029419ICessna 401A · Gulfport, MS(-23) After landing and during taxi, the left MLG collapsed. No injuries; minor damage. [privacy data omitted]Nov 19, 2004 · N306CA · Minor damageAccident 20030713037269ACessna 401A · Gustavus, AK(-23) At approximately 2130 Alaska standard time a CE-401-A aircraft ditched in the water approximately 12 miles e of Gustavus, AK. The pilot contacted anc center reporting fuel exhaustion. After impact with the water the aircraft remained upright and afloat…Jul 13, 2003 · N6296Q · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 20020917036549ICessna 401A · Indianapolis, IN(-23) Witness reported seeing Cessna CE-401 N531MH depart Eagle Creek airport without any lights after dark. Air traffic control was only able to skin paint the airplane on radar no radio calls were ever received from the airplane. It is believed the airplane…Sep 17, 2002 · N531MHIncident 20020906023909ICessna 401A · Tulsa, OK(-23) Left brake failed while taxiing which caused the aircraft to veer to the right hitting a runway light with right propeller.Sep 6, 2002 · N7KF · Minor damageAccident 20011217034049ACessna 401A · Martinsburg, WV(-23) Loud explosion, smoke filled cockpit @ 6000 ft with heater on. Lost all electrical power. Everything else was normal after inspection of the aircraft, it appears the fire was caused by a broken combustion heater fuel line.Dec 17, 2001 · N4062Q · No damageIncident 20011203038469ICessna 401A · El Dorado, KS(-23) The flight operating under CFR 14 part 91 originated from salina, KS, and landed on runway 15 at El Dorado, KS. After landing while on roll out, some 1500 feet past touchdown point, the left main gear collapsed. Weather was not a factor, there were no…Dec 3, 2001 · N701CJ · Minor damageIncident 20010809020129ICessna 401A · Dallas, TX(-23) On arrival from khrl in preparation for landing at kdal PIC extended gear. Pilot stated that he heard a loud bang underneath the aircraft. Upon let down gear warning horn sounded and pilot executed a go-around. Tower checked gear on low approach and…Aug 9, 2001 · N7KF · Minor damageIncident 20010722022919ICessna 401A · Fort Pierce, FL(-23) Routine flight from treasure key, pilot did normal approach and landing. As a/c began settling it started to veer to the right, pilot realized right main had collapsed and stopped engines. Landing was smooth with no injuries. Investigation revealed…Jul 22, 2001 · N6274Q · Minor damageIncident 20001123024589ICessna 401A · Nashua, NH(-23)On November 23, 2000, [privacy data omitted] took off from ash at 1130 to fly local. He landed his aircraft at 1141 due to landing gear problem. See attached statement.Nov 23, 2000 · N4057Q · Minor damageAccident 20001010033989ACessna 401A · Andrews, TXOn October 10, 2000, approx. 1230 CDT, a Cessna 401A, a twin-engine air plane, N800SS, was substantially damaged during a hard landing near Andrews, Texas. The student pilot, sole occupant of the airplane, sustained serious injuries. The airplane was owned…Oct 10, 2000 · N800SS · Substantial damageIncident 19981116043829ICessna 401A · Yoakum, TX(-5)Pilot was landing on runway 31 Yoakum, Texas and forgot to put the landing gear down.Nov 16, 1998 · N345ST · Minor damageIncident 19980420016889ICessna 401A · Liberal, KS(-23) No narrative available.Apr 20, 1998 · N800SS · Minor damageIncident 19961030041219ICessna 401A · Titusville, FLNarrative: on Wednesday, October 30, 1996 Mr. Ralph hurley departed daytona beach airport (dab) to bring Cessna 401 N6274Q to Space center exec airport (tix). Upon arrival into the airport traffic pattern. It was discovered that the right main landing gear…Oct 30, 1996 · N6274Q · Minor damageAccident 19960520043999ACessna 401A · Great Bend, KSSmoke left engine on a cruise. Diverted. Engine exhaust header failed broke fuel line. AD on same complied.May 20, 1996 · N701CJ · Substantial damageAccident 19960108000169ACessna 401A · Spokane, WAVectored for ILS approach, on landing, hit a building on short final. (.4)the pilot (plt) received abbreviated weather (wx) briefing for emergency medical service (EMS)/air ambulance flight (flt). Before flt, he expressed anxiety about possible low visibility…Jan 8, 1996 · N117AC · Destroyed · 2 fatalAccident 19950701020629ACessna 401A · Van Nuys, CALeft main gear collapsed turning in runup area. Wing rib web cracked. Side brace folded. Service letter not compliedJul 1, 1995 · N444RJ · Substantial damageIncident 19950428013559ICessna 401A · Fresno, CAShutdown rough right engine on climbout. Returned. NR4 piston failure.Apr 28, 1995 · N6266QAccident 19940224002889ACessna 401A · Minot, NDMissed two approaches, later found crashed in snow off edge runway. Below minima and white out. No weather briefingFeb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed · 4 fatalIncident 19931228050719ICessna 401A · Boise, IDRight engine failure inflight. Continued to destination. Found NR4 cylinder head had separated from barrel.Dec 28, 1993 · N401WD · Minor damageIncident 19930327007059ICessna 401 · Richmond, INPilot watching for traffic in traffic pattern forgot to lower gear. Landed gear up.Mar 27, 1993 · N81AD · Minor damageIncident 19920305008449ICessna 401A · Presque Isle, MEUnable to get green nose gear light. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout.Mar 5, 1992 · N6221Q · Minor damageIncident 19900827045719ICessna 401A · Muncie, INOil on right engine nacelle. Shut down and landed. Oil scavenger pump housing cracked and pump gear fractured.Aug 27, 1990 · N696WCIncident 19900303020769ICessna 401A · Spokane, WAPilot stated he inadvertently forgot to place the landing gear down and landed gear up.Mar 3, 1990 · N117AC · Minor damageIncident 19890605034729ICessna 401A · San Diego, CAMain gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear checked normal on test. Cause under investigation.Jun 5, 1989 · N8531C · Minor damageIncident 19890418021989ICessna 401A · Ft Lauderdale, FLUnable to get gear safe light. Landed and nose gear collapsed. Idler arm bearing had seized preventing extension.Apr 18, 1989 · N401PC · Minor damageIncident 19880915059239ICessna 401A · Fargo, NDStruck the wing tip of a parked aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Minor damage to both aircraft.Sep 15, 1988 · N3169K · Minor damageAccident 19871106069289ACessna 401A · Mobile, ALLeft engine exhaust header failed and caused an inflight fire. Engine shut down. Metal fatigue in header assembly.Nov 6, 1987 · N6250Q · Substantial damageAccident 19870914053199ACessna 401A · Wichita Falls, TXExplosion in right wing trying a restart on taxiway. Main tanks overflowed by return fuel. Backfire ignited vapors.Sep 14, 1987 · N6249Q · Substantial damageIncident 19870611040999ICessna 401A · Dalhart, TXAircraft struck an unmanned moving tractor mower during landing rollout at night.Jun 11, 1987 · N117AC · Minor damageIncident 19870511025069ICessna 401A · Madisonville, TXThe right landing gear collapsed on the landing rollout. No cause determined.May 11, 1987 · N6234Q · Minor damageIncident 19870331026619ICessna 401A · San Antonio, TXRight engine lost power causing abort and caught fire during restart. Fuel intake hose had become detatched.Mar 31, 1987 · N6291Q · Minor damageIncident 19860404014389ICessna 401A · Houston, TXLoud pop heard with gear extension. Unsafe nose gear light. Door actuating rods were not connected.Apr 4, 1986 · N671AW · Minor damageIncident 19851205073559ICessna 401A · Redding, CAUnsafe nose gear indication and collapse on rollout. Found retract linkage misaligned. Preventing normal locking.Dec 5, 1985 · N501BJ · Minor damageIncident 19850504024889ICessna 401A · Wichita, KSManifold pressure fluctuation after takeoff. Returned, fire in engine on rollout. Lines to oil separator burned.May 4, 1985 · N6241Q · Minor damageAccident 19841217075469ACessna 401A · Raton, NMInflight fire, right nacelle and wing. Landed, evacuated. Airplane burned. Could not determine origin or cause.Dec 17, 1984 · N365AA · DestroyedAccident 19841106073439ACessna 401A · Springfield, MODuring taxi after stiff legging right main gear, it collapsed. Wrench used to lock defective gear down had broken.Nov 6, 1984 · N6294Q · Substantial damageIncident 19841102069619ICessna 401A · Springfield, MOElectrical failure, manually extended gear. Deplaned passengers. APU start for ferry flight, one gear collapsed.Nov 2, 1984 · N6294Q · Minor damageAccident 19840218071369ACessna 401A · Linden, NJLeft main landing gear collapsed during landing roll. Main gear retraction bellcrank broken free from mounting.Feb 18, 1984 · N6252Q · Substantial damageAccident 19840128001619ACessna 401A · San Francisco, CAGear up landing was made due to nose wheel door actuating arms jamming the nose wheel up.Jan 28, 1984 · N7KF · Substantial damage
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