# Cessna 401B - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 207590E - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 401B - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 8 - Data sheet: TCDS A7CE - Registered aircraft: 15 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2018-03-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2018-03-03-R1): Fuselage · Textron 401, 401A, 401B and 13 more. Effective May 23, 2018 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2014-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-03): Placards and Markings · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 37 more. Effective Apr 7, 2014 - [AD 2009-04-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-04-04): Auxiliary wing spar · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 3 more. Effective Mar 2, 2009 - [AD 2005-20-25](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-20-25): Avionics bus circuit breaker switches · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 15 more. Effective Nov 9, 2005 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2005-12-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-12-12): Right and left wing spar lower cap areas · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Jun 22, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 97-01-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-01-13): Fuel, Oil and Hydraulic Hoses · Cessna 150, 150A, 150B and 232 more. Effective Feb 3, 1997 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 70-03-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-03-04-R1): Turbosupercharger Turbine Housing · Cessna 320D, 320E, 320F and 8 more. Effective Mar 28, 1987 - [AD 76-08-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-02-R2): Wing Tip Nose Cap · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 41 more. Effective Jan 31, 1983 - [AD 82-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-12-04): Combined Power Turbine and Propeller Governor Assembly · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jun 7, 1982 - [AD 72-14-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-08-R1): Flexible Hose Assemblies · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 33 more. Effective Sep 4, 1981 - [AD 73-22-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-22-01): Fuel In Wing Leading Edge · Cessna 340, 401, 401A and 11 more. Effective May 29, 1978 - [AD 76-16-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-16-07): Engine Attachment Tangs · Allison 250-B17 or 250-B17B engines (Alaskan Turbine S.T.O.L. STC SA117NW or SA2424WE). Effective Aug 20, 1976 - [AD 76-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-13-07): Fork Bolts · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 11 more. Effective Jul 7, 1976 - [AD 76-04-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-04-03): ARC PA-500A Actuators · Cessna 172L, 172M, 177B and 43 more. Effective Feb 26, 1976 - [AD 74-08-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/74-08-01): Autopilot Servo Actuators · Aircraft Radio Autopilot Servo Actuators, 172L, 172M and 29 more. Effective Apr 9, 1974 - [AD 72-12-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-12-04): Support Of Fuel Lines · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 3 more. Effective Jun 16, 1972 - [AD 72-03-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-03-07): Landing Gear Failure · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 30 more. Effective Feb 9, 1972 - [AD 71-07-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-07-04): Emergency Exit Window · Cessna 401, 401A, 401B and 5 more. Effective Apr 6, 1971 Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2018-03-03, AD 2016-07-24, AD 79-10-15 ## NTSB investigations (18, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB ERA26FA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA179), Apr 19, 2026: Cessna 401B (N122AT), Land O' Lakes, FL, destroyed, 1 fatal, investigation ongoing - [NTSB CEN21WA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21WA093), Oct 30, 2020: Cessna 401B (N517HC), Toussus-le-Noble, France, substantial damage - [NTSB ERA18FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA004), Oct 4, 2017: Cessna 401 (N401HH), Salters, SC, destroyed, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's decision to attempt a low-altitude aerobatic maneuver in a non-aerobatic airplane, and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane during the maneuver. Contributing to the… - [NTSB ATL04LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL04LA148), Jul 10, 2004: Cessna 401B (N7983Q), Naples, FL, substantial damage. Probable cause: The fracture of the right landing gear down lock stud which resulted in the right main landing gear collapse during landing roll. - [NTSB NYC00FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA001), Oct 2, 1999: Cessna 401B (N88VA), Caldwell, NJ, destroyed. Probable cause: The pilot's inadequate preflight, which resulted in an attempted takeoff with the pitot covers installed. An additional cause was the pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff, while factors… - [NTSB CHI93LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA040), Nov 27, 1992: Cessna 401B (N7989Q), Rice Lake, WI, substantial damage. Probable cause: IMPROPER RIGGING OF THE RIGHT MAIN LANDING GEAR RETRACT BELLCRANK BY OTHER MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL. - [NTSB MIA91WA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA054), Dec 26, 1990: Cessna 401B (N799NW), Marsh Harbor, Bahamas, destroyed - [NTSB ANC84LAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LAMS1), Jul 25, 1984: Cessna 401 (N7984Q), Anchorage, AK, no damage, 5 fatal - [NTSB MIA81FLD65](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FLD65), Sep 17, 1981: Cessna 401B (N7969Q), Tampa, FL, substantial damage - [NTSB MKC81FCQ12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC81FCQ12), Feb 9, 1981: Cessna 401B (N7986Q), Goodland, KS, substantial damage All 18: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (43, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Accident 20260419009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419009749A), Apr 19, 2026: Cessna 401B (N122AT), Land O Lakes, FL, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On April 19, 2026, about 0834 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 401B took off from runway 32. During the initial climb, the airplane reached about 100 ft AGL at… - [Accident 20171004011369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171004011369A), Oct 4, 2017: Cessna 401B (N401HH), Salters, SC, Destroyed, 2 fatal. The aircraft performed a high speed low pass of the private grass strip located at 1111 gourdin road, Salters, south carolina. The aircraft appeared to perform… - [Incident 20120308003859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120308003859I), Mar 8, 2012: Cessna 401B (N44349), Williamsburg, SC, Minor damage. Pilot was attempting to land at Williamsburg Regional Airport, south carolina. The pilot placed the landing gear handle to the down position. No green light… - [Incident 20080601837849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601837849I), Jun 1, 2008: Cessna 401B (N7991Q), Richmond, VA, Minor damage. (-23) Pilot reported that upon taxi to ramp, fire errupted from under the left wing. Pilot utilized an on-board portable fire extinguisher to extinguish a… - [Incident 20060627012799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060627012799I), Jun 27, 2006: Cessna 401B (N7983Q), Naples, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 6/27/2006, pilot with mechanic on board, lost control while taxiing aircraft N7983Q down c taxiway at Naples airport. Aircraft turned left, nose gear… - [Accident 20040710017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040710017369A), Jul 10, 2004: Cessna 401B (N7983Q), Naples, FL, Substantial damage. (-23) During the landing rollout, the pilot reported that the right gear started to shudder, including a flat tire. Then the right gear collapsed, causing the… - [Incident 20031031028339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031031028339I), Oct 31, 2003: Cessna 401B (N7912Q), Denver, CO. (-23) On 10/31/03, aircraft N7912Q, a Cessna 403, departed jefferson county airport (bjc) for (ykn), with 3 passengers on board. At the time of his departure… - [Accident 19991002047629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991002047629A), Oct 2, 1999: Cessna 401B (N88VA), Caldwell, NJ, Destroyed. (.4) The pilot aborted the takeoff run after the airspeed indication rose to about 80 miles per hour, but would not go any higher. He could not stop the… - [Incident 19990903033889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990903033889I), Sep 3, 1999: Cessna 401B (N7921Q), Ft Lauderdale, FL, Minor damage. (-23) On 09/03/99, at about 1300 hrs, a Cessna 401B, N7921Q, landed at fll runway 9R. During the rollout, the pilot stated that the landing gear horn came on… - [Incident 19980223011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980223011169I), Feb 23, 1998: Cessna 401B (N7916Q), Corpus Christi, TX, Minor damage. Narrative: on February 23, 1998, at 21:45 hours, a Cessna 401B owned by halo flight inc., and operated by amigos aviation inc., out of harlingen, landed gear… All 43: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 15, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b/aircraft - ads: 31, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b/ads - incidents: 43, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.