# FAA incident reports: Cessna 401A A list on [Cessna 401A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401a.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 2 · 67 reports - [Accident 20251118016389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20251118016389A.md): Cessna 401A · Fremont, NC · Nov 18, 2025 · N6255Q · Substantial damage > The 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,… - [Incident 20220604009549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220604009549I.md): Cessna 401A · Lake City, MI · Jun 4, 2022 · N401GS · Minor damage > On 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… - [Incident 20200709005199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200709005199I.md): Cessna 401A · Thompsonville, MI · Jul 9, 2020 · N69RH · Minor damage > The 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. - [Incident 20190301000689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190301000689I.md): Cessna 401A · Fairbanks, AK · Mar 1, 2019 · N386H · Substantial damage > PIC 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… - [Incident 20180315002569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180315002569I.md): Cessna 401A · Huntsville, AL · Mar 15, 2018 · N6276Q · Minor damage > 03/15/2018 - 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… - [Incident 20151124023699I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151124023699I.md): Cessna 401A · Orange, CA · Nov 24, 2015 · N491RM · Minor damage > 11/25/15 ? 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… - [Accident 20141117020969A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20141117020969A.md): Cessna 401A · Fulton, MO · Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damage > The 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. - [Incident 20140418005019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20140418005019I.md): Cessna 401A · New Orleans, LA · Apr 18, 2014 · N306CA · Minor damage > Upon landing at knew on runway 18 right, the landing gear was not put down and the aircraft landed on its belly. - [Accident 20111112027299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20111112027299A.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Incident 20070828019109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070828019109I.md): Cessna 401A · Titusville, FL · Aug 28, 2007 · N6238Q · Minor damage > (-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.… - [Accident 20050620014009A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20050620014009A.md): Cessna 401A · Houston, TX · Jun 20, 2005 · N7KF · Destroyed > (-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.… - [Incident 20041119029419I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041119029419I.md): Cessna 401A · Gulfport, MS · Nov 19, 2004 · N306CA · Minor damage > (-23) After landing and during taxi, the left MLG collapsed. No injuries; minor damage. [privacy data omitted] - [Accident 20030713037269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20030713037269A.md): Cessna 401A · Gustavus, AK · Jul 13, 2003 · N6296Q · Destroyed · 4 fatal > (-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… - [Incident 20020917036549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020917036549I.md): Cessna 401A · Indianapolis, IN · Sep 17, 2002 · N531MH > (-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… - [Incident 20020906023909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020906023909I.md): Cessna 401A · Tulsa, OK · Sep 6, 2002 · N7KF · Minor damage > (-23) Left brake failed while taxiing which caused the aircraft to veer to the right hitting a runway light with right propeller. - [Accident 20011217034049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011217034049A.md): Cessna 401A · Martinsburg, WV · Dec 17, 2001 · N4062Q · No damage > (-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. - [Incident 20011203038469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20011203038469I.md): Cessna 401A · El Dorado, KS · Dec 3, 2001 · N701CJ · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20010809020129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010809020129I.md): Cessna 401A · Dallas, TX · Aug 9, 2001 · N7KF · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20010722022919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010722022919I.md): Cessna 401A · Fort Pierce, FL · Jul 22, 2001 · N6274Q · Minor damage > (-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… - [Incident 20001123024589I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001123024589I.md): Cessna 401A · Nashua, NH · Nov 23, 2000 · N4057Q · Minor damage > (-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. - [Accident 20001010033989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001010033989A.md): Cessna 401A · Andrews, TX · Oct 10, 2000 · N800SS · Substantial damage > On 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… - [Incident 19981116043829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19981116043829I.md): Cessna 401A · Yoakum, TX · Nov 16, 1998 · N345ST · Minor damage > (-5)Pilot was landing on runway 31 Yoakum, Texas and forgot to put the landing gear down. - [Incident 19980420016889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980420016889I.md): Cessna 401A · Liberal, KS · Apr 20, 1998 · N800SS · Minor damage > (-23) No narrative available. - [Incident 19961030041219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19961030041219I.md): Cessna 401A · Titusville, FL · Oct 30, 1996 · N6274Q · Minor damage > Narrative: 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… - [Accident 19960520043999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960520043999A.md): Cessna 401A · Great Bend, KS · May 20, 1996 · N701CJ · Substantial damage > Smoke left engine on a cruise. Diverted. Engine exhaust header failed broke fuel line. AD on same complied. - [Accident 19960108000169A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960108000169A.md): Cessna 401A · Spokane, WA · Jan 8, 1996 · N117AC · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Vectored 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… - [Accident 19950701020629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950701020629A.md): Cessna 401A · Van Nuys, CA · Jul 1, 1995 · N444RJ · Substantial damage > Left main gear collapsed turning in runup area. Wing rib web cracked. Side brace folded. Service letter not complied - [Incident 19950428013559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950428013559I.md): Cessna 401A · Fresno, CA · Apr 28, 1995 · N6266Q > Shutdown rough right engine on climbout. Returned. NR4 piston failure. - [Accident 19940224002889A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940224002889A.md): Cessna 401A · Minot, ND · Feb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed · 4 fatal > Missed two approaches, later found crashed in snow off edge runway. Below minima and white out. No weather briefing - [Incident 19931228050719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931228050719I.md): Cessna 401A · Boise, ID · Dec 28, 1993 · N401WD · Minor damage > Right engine failure inflight. Continued to destination. Found NR4 cylinder head had separated from barrel. - [Incident 19930327007059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930327007059I.md): Cessna 401 · Richmond, IN · Mar 27, 1993 · N81AD · Minor damage > Pilot watching for traffic in traffic pattern forgot to lower gear. Landed gear up. - [Incident 19920305008449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920305008449I.md): Cessna 401A · Presque Isle, ME · Mar 5, 1992 · N6221Q · Minor damage > Unable to get green nose gear light. Nose gear collapsed on landing rollout. - [Incident 19900827045719I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900827045719I.md): Cessna 401A · Muncie, IN · Aug 27, 1990 · N696WC > Oil on right engine nacelle. Shut down and landed. Oil scavenger pump housing cracked and pump gear fractured. - [Incident 19900303020769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900303020769I.md): Cessna 401A · Spokane, WA · Mar 3, 1990 · N117AC · Minor damage > Pilot stated he inadvertently forgot to place the landing gear down and landed gear up. - [Incident 19890605034729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890605034729I.md): Cessna 401A · San Diego, CA · Jun 5, 1989 · N8531C · Minor damage > Main gear collapsed on rollout. Nose gear checked normal on test. Cause under investigation. - [Incident 19890418021989I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890418021989I.md): Cessna 401A · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Apr 18, 1989 · N401PC · Minor damage > Unable to get gear safe light. Landed and nose gear collapsed. Idler arm bearing had seized preventing extension. - [Incident 19880915059239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880915059239I.md): Cessna 401A · Fargo, ND · Sep 15, 1988 · N3169K · Minor damage > Struck the wing tip of a parked aircraft while taxiing for takeoff. Minor damage to both aircraft. - [Accident 19871106069289A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871106069289A.md): Cessna 401A · Mobile, AL · Nov 6, 1987 · N6250Q · Substantial damage > Left engine exhaust header failed and caused an inflight fire. Engine shut down. Metal fatigue in header assembly. - [Accident 19870914053199A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870914053199A.md): Cessna 401A · Wichita Falls, TX · Sep 14, 1987 · N6249Q · Substantial damage > Explosion in right wing trying a restart on taxiway. Main tanks overflowed by return fuel. Backfire ignited vapors. - [Incident 19870611040999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870611040999I.md): Cessna 401A · Dalhart, TX · Jun 11, 1987 · N117AC · Minor damage > Aircraft struck an unmanned moving tractor mower during landing rollout at night. - [Incident 19870511025069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870511025069I.md): Cessna 401A · Madisonville, TX · May 11, 1987 · N6234Q · Minor damage > The right landing gear collapsed on the landing rollout. No cause determined. - [Incident 19870331026619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870331026619I.md): Cessna 401A · San Antonio, TX · Mar 31, 1987 · N6291Q · Minor damage > Right engine lost power causing abort and caught fire during restart. Fuel intake hose had become detatched. - [Incident 19860404014389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860404014389I.md): Cessna 401A · Houston, TX · Apr 4, 1986 · N671AW · Minor damage > Loud pop heard with gear extension. Unsafe nose gear light. Door actuating rods were not connected. - [Incident 19851205073559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19851205073559I.md): Cessna 401A · Redding, CA · Dec 5, 1985 · N501BJ · Minor damage > Unsafe nose gear indication and collapse on rollout. Found retract linkage misaligned. Preventing normal locking. - [Incident 19850504024889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850504024889I.md): Cessna 401A · Wichita, KS · May 4, 1985 · N6241Q · Minor damage > Manifold pressure fluctuation after takeoff. Returned, fire in engine on rollout. Lines to oil separator burned. - [Accident 19841217075469A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841217075469A.md): Cessna 401A · Raton, NM · Dec 17, 1984 · N365AA · Destroyed > Inflight fire, right nacelle and wing. Landed, evacuated. Airplane burned. Could not determine origin or cause. - [Accident 19841106073439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841106073439A.md): Cessna 401A · Springfield, MO · Nov 6, 1984 · N6294Q · Substantial damage > During taxi after stiff legging right main gear, it collapsed. Wrench used to lock defective gear down had broken. - [Incident 19841102069619I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19841102069619I.md): Cessna 401A · Springfield, MO · Nov 2, 1984 · N6294Q · Minor damage > Electrical failure, manually extended gear. Deplaned passengers. APU start for ferry flight, one gear collapsed. - [Accident 19840218071369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840218071369A.md): Cessna 401A · Linden, NJ · Feb 18, 1984 · N6252Q · Substantial damage > Left main landing gear collapsed during landing roll. Main gear retraction bellcrank broken free from mounting. - [Accident 19840128001619A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840128001619A.md): Cessna 401A · San Francisco, CA · Jan 28, 1984 · N7KF · Substantial damage > Gear up landing was made due to nose wheel door actuating arms jamming the nose wheel up. 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