# NTSB investigations: 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. - [NTSB GAA26WA228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA26WA228.md): Cessna 401 · Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico · Accident · No injuries · Class 5 · Foreign · Jun 25, 2026 · N35VC · Substantial damage - [NTSB ERA26LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA050.md): Cessna 401 · Eureka, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Nov 18, 2025 · N6255Q · Substantial damage > On November 18, 2025, at 12:30 eastern standard time, a Cessna 401A, N6255Q, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Eureka, North Carolina. The commercial pilot received minor injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB CEN15LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA050.md): Cessna 401A · Fulton, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 17, 2014 · N401ME · Substantial damage > A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine… - [NTSB CEN12LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA061.md): Cessna 401A · Gladewater, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 2011 · N531MH · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind. - [NTSB DFW05LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA165.md): Cessna 401A · Houston, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 20, 2005 · N7KF · Substantial damage > The loss of engine power to both engines due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB ANC03LA076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA076.md): Cessna 401 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 2003 · N6296Q · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate in-flight decision making process, and failure to refuel the airplane prior to fuel exhaustion, which resulted in a total loss of engine power. A factor associated with the accident was the lack of a suitable forced landing site. - [NTSB IAD02LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02LA020.md): Cessna 401A · Martinsburg, WV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2001 · N4062Q · Substantial damage > the owner/mechanic's failure to comply with an Airworthiness Directive, which resulted in a cracked fuel supply line and subsequent in-flight fire. - [NTSB FTW01LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA002.md): Cessna 401A · Andrews, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2000 · N800SS · Substantial damage > The hard landing due to the pilot's excessive rate of descent. A factor was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selectors. - [NTSB CHI96FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA171.md): Cessna 401 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1996 · N701CJ · Substantial damage > the failure of the exhaust header. Additional factors include the visual restrictions which prevented a detailed examination of the exhaust system, and the inadequate inspection procedures required in AD 75-23-08 R5. - [NTSB SEA96FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA040.md): Cessna 401A · Spokane, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1996 · N117AC · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to follow proper IFR procedures, by failing to maintain proper alignment with the localizer course during the ILS approach and/or by failing to follow the proper missed approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness;… - [NTSB LAX95LA232](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95LA232.md): Cessna 401A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1995 · N444RJ · Substantial damage > the failure of the wing rib web due to undetected cracking in an area of known crack development around the landing gear side brace fitting. The operator's failure to accomplish a Service Letter addressing the problem is a factor in the accident. - [NTSB MIA94WA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA219.md): Cessna 401A · Congotown, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 13, 1994 · N60EM · Substantial damage - [NTSB CHI94GA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94GA093.md): Cessna 401A · Minot, ND · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Feb 24, 1994 · N4071Q · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain proper altitude during a missed approach. Factors related to the accident were: the unfavorable weather and snow covered terrain. - [NTSB ATL88LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA031.md): Cessna 401A · Mobile, AL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1987 · N6250Q · Substantial damage > The plt related that he was climbing through 4,300 ft when he lost the left turbocharger. He then noted sparks and then fire from the engine. He shut off the fuel, waited for the fire to go out and feathered the propeller. The flt was continued to montgomery,… - [NTSB FTW87LA217](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA217.md): Cessna 401A · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1987 · N6249Q · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that the right engine quit after landing at the Wichita Falls, Texas airport. A witness stated that he attempted to start the engine several times when the right wing exploded during the last attempted engine restart. Damage was concentrated… - [NTSB DEN85LA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA046.md): Cessna 401A · Raton, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1984 · N365AA · Destroyed > About 2 hrs after departure, at 13,000 ft, the right eng fuel flow went to zero. The eng continued to operate INDICATING24 inches of manifold pressure. All other instruments were normal but what looked like a brown stain developed on top of the right wing… - [NTSB MKC85LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA016.md): Cessna 401A · Springfield, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 6, 1984 · N6294Q · Substantial damage > After a gear collapse following a manual extension of landing gear due to an electrical failure the acft was afforded a temporary repair by clamping a wrench to the landing gear strut to 'stiff-leg' it. The gear collapsed again during taxi to the active… - [NTSB NYC84FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA089.md): Cessna 401A · Linden, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 18, 1984 · N6252Q · Substantial damage > The main landing gear collapsed after landing. A CFI awaiting takeoff said that the approach and touchdown were normal with the gear down. As the acft rolled the left main gear collapsed and the acft gradually left the rwy and became miredin mud. Inspection… - [NTSB LAX84LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA161.md): Cessna 401A · San Francisco, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 28, 1984 · N7KF · Substantial damage > The acft was landed gear up after attempts to lower the gear were unsuccessful. The system malfunctioned because the nose gear jammed the main gear during retraction. The jamming occurred because the nose strut did not extend due to lackof air pressure. The… - [NTSB CHI83IA446](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83IA446.md): Cessna 401A · Frankfort, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1983 · N6208Q · Minor damage > The right main landing gear collapsed during landing roll-the right main landing gear bellcrank was found to have failed in instantaneous overload. The rigging of main gear was improper. - [NTSB ATL83LA373](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83LA373.md): Cessna 401A · Monroe, NC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N401HW · Substantial damage > The left landing gear collapsed on the acft as it was being taxied into the ramp. After turning left into the hub area the landing gear horn sounded and the left gear collapsed, according to the plt. A flt instructor who witnessed the accident said the ACFT'3… - [NTSB LAX83LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83LA261.md): Cessna 401A · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1983 · N6293Q · Substantial damage > The acfts main landing gear collapsed during landing touchdown. After the right main gear collapsed the acft veered to the right and came to rest about 600 ft beyond the threshold and 90 ft northwest of the rwy edge. An FAA inspector said 'it appears that an… - [NTSB NYC81FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC81FA042.md): Cessna 401A · State College, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 21, 1981 · N6265Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA81FLD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLD09.md): Cessna 401A · Fort Pierce, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 9, 1980 · N6233Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC78DA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78DA070.md): Cessna 401A · Garden City, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1978 · N6238Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FTE83](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE83.md): Cessna 401A · Aspen, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1978 · N555SH · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX77DUJ85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77DUJ85.md): Cessna 401A · Valle, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 15, 1977 · N401AC · Substantial damage - [NTSB LAX74AL030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74AL030.md): Cessna 401A · Laverne, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 31, 1973 · N6273Q · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD73FLJ21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73FLJ21.md): Cessna 401A · Morrisville, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 20, 1973 · N501BJ · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW72DQG23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72DQG23.md): Cessna 401A · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 14, 1971 · N6238Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW71FQG69](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71FQG69.md): Cessna 401A · Dalhart, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 2, 1971 · N6238Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB IAD71DKM23](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD71DKM23.md): Cessna 401A · Winston Salem, NC · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1970 · N22AW · Substantial damage - [NTSB NYC70AN108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC70AN108.md): Cessna 401A · Morrisville, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Apr 2, 1970 · N401RA · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW70FRJ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70FRJ01.md): Cessna 401A · Tyler, TX · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1970 · N69RH · Minor damage ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('207590D') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401a/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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