# FAA incident reports: Cessna 401B

A list on [Cessna 401B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20260419009749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260419009749A.md): Cessna 401B · Land O Lakes, FL · Apr 19, 2026 · N122AT · 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 an airspeed of about 81 knots. The airplane subsequently climbed to about 200 ft AGL at an airspeed…
- [Accident 20171004011369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171004011369A.md): Cessna 401B · Salters, SC · Oct 4, 2017 · N401HH · 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 an abrupt climb with a aerobatic maneuver. The aircraft did not achieve sufficicent alititude to…
- [Incident 20120308003859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120308003859I.md): Cessna 401B · Williamsburg, SC · Mar 8, 2012 · N44349 · 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 illuminated for the nose gear position. Aircraft was flown past people on the ground and asked to…
- [Incident 20080601837849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080601837849I.md): Cessna 401B · Richmond, VA · Jun 1, 2008 · N7991Q · 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 small ground fire. During investigation it was found that the left fuel bladder was leaking fuel on the…
- [Incident 20060627012799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060627012799I.md): Cessna 401B · Naples, FL · Jun 27, 2006 · N7983Q · 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 collapsed after departing taxiway west of C1 intersection.
- [Accident 20040710017369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20040710017369A.md): Cessna 401B · Naples, FL · Jul 10, 2004 · N7983Q · 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 right engine and right wing to strike the runway.
- [Incident 20031031028339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20031031028339I.md): Cessna 401B · Denver, CO · Oct 31, 2003 · N7912Q
  > (-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 the bjc ATIS was reporting pireps of moderate to severe icing in the Denver metro area. During…
- [Accident 19991002047629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19991002047629A.md): Cessna 401B · Caldwell, NJ · Oct 2, 1999 · N88VA · 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 airplane, before it went off the end of the runway, over a berm, and into a drainage ravine. When the…
- [Incident 19990903033889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990903033889I.md): Cessna 401B · Ft Lauderdale, FL · Sep 3, 1999 · N7921Q · 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 continuously. Then the right main gear collapsed. Aircraft received minor damage to the right prop,…
- [Incident 19980223011169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980223011169I.md): Cessna 401B · Corpus Christi, TX · Feb 23, 1998 · N7916Q · 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 up at Corpus Christi International Airport during an air ambulance flight. VFR flight conditions…
- [Incident 19951012041279I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19951012041279I.md): Cessna 401 · San Antonio, TX · Oct 12, 1995 · N7916Q
  > Narrative: on October 12, 1995, at 0941 local time, a Cessna 401 owned by air time aviation of houston, Texas, made an emergency landing at Kelly air force base, San Antonio, TX. The pilot, Mr. Gregory m. obert, the holder of an airline transport pilot (ATP)…
- [Incident 19950406011859I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950406011859I.md): Cessna 401 · Sioux Falls, SD · Apr 6, 1995 · N7913Q · Minor damage
  > Narrative: curtis kreps piloted N7913Q, Cessna 401, departing pkd park rapids, MN at 1600 on April 6, 1995. Upon arrival at fsd Sioux Falls, SD the right main gear indicated an unsafe condition and a fly by of the fsd tower verified that the right main gear…
- [Incident 19940307008609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940307008609I.md): Cessna 401B · Greenville, SC · Mar 7, 1994 · N122AT · Minor damage
  > Partial landing gear collapsed rollout. Found rod end adjustment screw assembly part had failed.
- [Incident 19930104001599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930104001599I.md): Cessna 401B · Amarillo, TX · Jan 4, 1993 · N7923Q · Minor damage
  > Complete elctrical failure. Main gear collapsed on rollout. Had internal shorting of the battery.
- [Accident 19921127048349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921127048349A.md): Cessna 401B · Rice Lake, WI · Nov 27, 1992 · N7989Q · Substantial damage
  > Right main landing gear collapsed on landing roll. Side overload indicated may have been out of rig.
- [Incident 19901228062889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901228062889I.md): Cessna 401B · Ontario, OR · Dec 28, 1990 · N3962P
  > Right engine quit in flight. Made precautionary landing at boise. Found ice particles in fuel system.
- [Accident 19901226056179A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901226056179A.md): Cessna 401 · Marsh Harbor, Bahamas · Dec 26, 1990 · N799NW · Destroyed
  > Aircraft was found burning along side the runway at Marsh Harbor.
- [Incident 19900604063019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900604063019I.md): Cessna 401B · Salem, OR · Jun 4, 1990 · N7912Q · Minor damage
  > Emergency exit window jettisoned on climb. Returned. Retainer pins were not postively engaged. No cable slack.
- [Incident 19891228064479I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891228064479I.md): Cessna 401B · Tampa, FL · Dec 28, 1989 · N7924Q
  > ATC issued clearance to maintain 8000 feet. Pilot read back 9000 feet. Controller failed to catch error.
- [Incident 19891130063819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891130063819I.md): Cessna 401B · Allegan, MI · Nov 30, 1989 · N7902Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot forgot to lower the landing gear and landed gear up.
- [Incident 19890602028109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890602028109I.md): Cessna 401B · Albuquerque, NM · Jun 2, 1989 · N7969Q · Minor damage
  > Fuel flow fluctuating on NR2 engine. Oil pressure decreased. Secured engine. Landed safely. Cause not stated.
- [Incident 19890415008019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890415008019I.md): Cessna 401B · Vidalia, LA · Apr 15, 1989 · N266EC · Minor damage
  > Ran out of fuel while ferrying newly purchased aircraft to home base. Landed in a plowed bean field.
- [Incident 19890215017829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890215017829I.md): Cessna 401B · Aberdeen Pvg Gn, MD · Feb 15, 1989 · N7939Q · Minor damage
  > Complete electrical failure. Found lighted runway but unable to lower gear. Landed at Phillips Aaf with gear up.
- [Incident 19880919056749I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880919056749I.md): Cessna 401B · Albuquerque, NM · Sep 19, 1988 · N7969Q · Minor damage
  > Tower visually checked. Gears ok when NR2 gear safe lights on. Landed and cleared runway before left gear collapsed
- [Incident 19880614031689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880614031689I.md): Cessna 401B · Chino, CA · Jun 14, 1988 · N7938Q · Minor damage
  > Loud snap on takeoff retraction. Unsafe light. No greens. Nose wheel collapsed on landing. Retract parts failed.
- [Incident 19860327012579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860327012579I.md): Cessna 401B · Houston, TX · Mar 27, 1986 · N567P · Minor damage
  > Struck numerous birds on final approach.
- [Accident 19840725039589A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840725039589A.md): Cessna 401B · AK · Jul 25, 1984 · N7984Q · Damage unknown · 4 fatal
  > Aircraft missing on flight from anchorage to cantwell airport, Alaska.
- [Incident 19840122009739I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840122009739I.md): Cessna 401B · Cedar City, UT · Jan 22, 1984 · N7912Q · Minor damage
  > Unable to lower nose gear. Emergency landing gear procedures used. Unable to lower gear. Cause undetermined.
- [Accident 19820606020629A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820606020629A.md): Cessna 401B · Treasure Cay, Bahamas · Jun 6, 1982 · N7941Q · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Aircraft crashed into ocean after striking tree during low pass which tore left tip tank from wing.
- [Accident 19810917065959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810917065959A.md): Cessna 401 · Tampa, FL · Sep 17, 1981 · N7969Q · Substantial damage
  > Pilot lost directional control when aircraft ran through water on runway during takeoff.
- [Accident 19810209004219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810209004219A.md): Cessna 401B · Goodland, KS · Feb 9, 1981 · N7986Q · Substantial damage
  > Aborted takeoff due to surging engine. Turned into dead engine. Landed wheels up in snowbank. Short engine warm-up.
- [Incident 19810204023389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810204023389I.md): Cessna 401B · College Station, TX · Feb 4, 1981 · N9146N · Minor damage
  > Pilot elected to land with unsafe nose gear light. Gear collapsed on touchdown, nose gear torque tube torn loose.
- [Accident 19800812036449A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800812036449A.md): Cessna 401B · Tewksbury, MA · Aug 12, 1980 · N2ST · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Struck radio tower inbound on VOR approach. Possible passenger control interference prior to tower impact.
- [Incident 19800518052599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800518052599I.md): Cessna 401 · Pasco, WA · May 18, 1980 · N7991Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot flew into volcanic ash dust after being warned from control tower. Minor damage to windshield.
- [Accident 19800512012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800512012999A.md): Cessna 401B · Gainesville, FL · May 12, 1980 · N7931Q · Substantial damage
  > Lost one engine due to fuel exhaustion, lost other engine when fuel selector was misplaced between detentes.
- [Accident 19800407008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800407008749A.md): Cessna 401 · Linville, NC · Apr 7, 1980 · N9912F · Destroyed
  > Struck side of mountain VFR in IFR conditions. Pilot had imbibed alcohol previous to flight.
- [Incident 19791011052289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791011052289I.md): Cessna 401B · Odessa, TX · Oct 11, 1979 · N7913Q · Minor damage
  > Nose gear collapsed on landing. Tube assembly, 5045206-15, failed. Interfered with nose gear operation.
- [Accident 19790622024459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790622024459A.md): Cessna 401B · Scottsdale, AZ · Jun 22, 1979 · N7902Q · Substantial damage
  > Landing gear downlock bellcrank had separated at two of its attach points.
- [Accident 19790605017299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790605017299A.md): Cessna 401B · Phoenix, AZ · Jun 5, 1979 · N77MG · Substantial damage
  > Pilot had engine failure of both engines. Fire after crash damaged airplane extensively.
- [Incident 19790525100389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790525100389I.md): Cessna 401B · Grand Rapids, MI · May 25, 1979 · N7984Q · Minor damage
  > Two-wheel hand cart left on ground close to fuselage. Prop struck cart.
- [Incident 19780102000559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780102000559I.md): Cessna 401B · San Andros, Bahamas · Jan 2, 1978 · N7992Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot failed to extened gear before landing.
- [Accident 19770204002929A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770204002929A.md): Cessna 401B · Vienna, OH · Feb 4, 1977 · N7923Q · Substantial damage

## 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 ('207590E')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-401b/incidents

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