# FAA incident reports: Cessna 402

A list on [Cessna 402](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402.md).

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

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- [Incident 20210314001339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210314001339I.md): Cessna 402 · Caldwell, ID · Mar 14, 2021 · N82TA · Minor damage
  > N82TA experienced a loud bang after take off and transitioning landing gear to the up position for a parachute event. Pilot tried to cycle gear several times both electrically and manually to see if the gear would work for landing. During inflight check of…
- [Accident 20110620013869A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20110620013869A.md): Cessna 402 · Caldwell, ID · Jun 20, 2011 · N3278Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot, [privacy data omitted], while conducting skydiving operations for skydown, expierienced a loss of power in the right engine on climb out. At aproximatly 150 feet AGL the right engine lost power and the aircraft started a right roll. The pilot…
- [Accident 20080326012599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080326012599A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Henderson, NV · Mar 26, 2008 · N4010Q · Substantial damage
  > (-23) Aircraft N4010Q, operated by king airlines, a part 135 air carrier, landed gear up at Henderson Executive Airport (hnd) at approximately 1551 local time, with no injuries to passenger or post fire. The left main landing gear torque link broke some time…
- [Incident 20080115000459I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080115000459I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Calexico, CA · Jan 15, 2008 · N412RW · Minor damage
  > (-23) The reporting inspector conducted an interview with the pilot on 01/23/08. The pilot stated that he was relocating the aircraft from san felipe, bc to oceanside, CA on the day of the incident. The pilot stated that he needed to land at Calexico, CA for…
- [Incident 20041016024439I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20041016024439I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Caldwell, ID · Oct 16, 2004 · N412RW · 1 fatal
  > (-23) Fatal parachute accident 1. Name of jumper:[privacy data omitted] 2. Experience and training of jumper: 27 jumps under training at same jump school. 3. Club affiliation: skydown sport sky diving, Caldwell, Idaho. 4. Description of the parachutes and…
- [Incident 20020615012919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20020615012919I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Caldwell, ID · Jun 15, 2002 · N412RW · Minor damage
  > (-23) Pilot had just refueled the aircraft and was taxiing to the hangar to pick up a load of skydivers when the left break failed. The pilot stated he was unable to stop the aircraft's turn to the right and struck a parked truck, damaging the aircraft and…
- [Incident 19990501014809I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19990501014809I.md): N402WC · Omaha, NE · May 1, 1999 · N402WC
  > The aircraft was en route from Kansas city, Missouri, to Omaha, Nebraska, when pilot shut down the left engine due to roughness. The aircraft landed safely at Omaha, Nebraska. Investigation of the facts could not determine the cause of the rough running…
- [Incident 19980730029109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19980730029109I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Delta, CO · Jul 30, 1998 · N56SA · Minor damage
  > A/c was landing at Delta co. (Blake field) when pilot heard a pop as he touched down. The left main gear collpased the a/c skidded off the runway into some brush. There were no injuries and only minor damage to the a/c,.
- [Incident 19970330008689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19970330008689I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Grand Canyon, AZ · Mar 30, 1997 · N3283Q
  > Narrative: pilot was flying over the Grand Canyon on the blue direct south when he heard a loud bang. The right engine started to run rough and vibrate, while oil pressure, manifold pressure and tachometer started to rapidly drop. Pilot feathered the…
- [Incident 19960805029559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960805029559I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Las Vegas, NV · Aug 5, 1996 · N4055Q · Minor damage
  > Narrative: during taxi to runway 18 for takeoff, pilot began to apply brakes and stated nothing happened. The aircraft pulled to the left. Pilot then applied full right rudder and tried to apply brakes to the right only, stateing that the aircraft still…
- [Incident 19950228005659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19950228005659I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Farmington, CA · Feb 28, 1995 · N933SW · Minor damage
  > Narrative: on feb. 28, 1995, Mr. Hunn and 3 passengers departed the long beach airport for sacramento on an IFR flight plan. About 13 miles south of the linden VORTAC on V23 Mr. Hunn experienced a right engine failure where upon he attempted an emergency…
- [Incident 19941205044579I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941205044579I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · St Louis, MO · Dec 5, 1994 · N412RW · Minor damage
  > Fire light NR1 engine and engine fire. Landed safe. Fuel line at fuel pump connection cross threaded and leaking.
- [Incident 19941017035099I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19941017035099I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Grand Canyon, AZ · Oct 17, 1994 · N402SW · Minor damage
  > During landing downlock bellcrank on left main landing gear broke causing entire landing gear system to lock up.
- [Accident 19940828023959A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940828023959A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Harlingen, TX · Aug 28, 1994 · N966JW · Substantial damage
  > Lost power on climbout. Stall landed off airport. Bad mags plugs and cyl compression. Over gross. Density altitude.
- [Accident 19930612020989A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930612020989A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Kivalina, AK · Jun 12, 1993 · N222JA · Substantial damage
  > Right main gear collapsed on landing roll. Pivet link between push pull and over center link broke. Out of rig.
- [Incident 19921027050659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921027050659I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Mission, SD · Oct 27, 1992 · N402WC · Minor damage
  > Lost directional control of aircraft when left main gear axle wheel assembly rotated. Nose gear collpased.
- [Incident 19921001044919I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19921001044919I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Las Vegas, NV · Oct 1, 1992 · N3283Q
  > Right engine rough on climb. Feathered engine. Returned. Landed safely. Found hole in exhaust stack.
- [Incident 19920326010869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920326010869I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Las Vegas, NV · Mar 26, 1992 · N402SW · Minor damage
  > Loud bang and vibration from right engine on takeoff roll. Aborted. Found right engine propeller blades missing.
- [Incident 19920203004249I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920203004249I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Las Vegas, NV · Feb 3, 1992 · N58SA · Minor damage
  > Pilot did not verify gear down safe light. Landed gear up. Horn sounded.
- [Incident 19910927049199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910927049199I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Dallas, TX · Sep 27, 1991 · N8125F
  > Engine quit en route. Forced landing at Love field. Found front two connecting rods broken.
- [Incident 19910901042869I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910901042869I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Grand Canyon, AZ · Sep 1, 1991 · N9873F · Minor damage
  > Right main landing gear collapsed while taxiing to gate.
- [Accident 19901226066239A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19901226066239A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Richlands, VA · Dec 26, 1990 · N8138F · Substantial damage
  > (.4)The pilot stated that the approach and landing were normal. Shortly after brake application, the pilot felt a strong vibration and the airplane veered to the left. The airplane skidded off the left side of the runway and down an embankment before it came…
- [Incident 19890618043799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890618043799I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Mokuleia, HI · Jun 18, 1989 · N4034Q · 1 fatal
  > Main chute malfunctioned at altitude high enough to follow emergency procedures. Reserve chute not fully opened.
- [Accident 19890510011249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890510011249A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Tatitlek, AK · May 10, 1989 · N966JW · Substantial damage
  > Left main scissors bushing and bolt separated causing wheel to swivel and loss of control landing.
- [Incident 19890401023339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890401023339I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Grand Canyon, AZ · Apr 1, 1989 · N9873F · Minor damage
  > Lost directional control on a crosswind landing. Right main tire blew out due to excessive side load.
- [Incident 19880303014119I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880303014119I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Fort Wayne, IN · Mar 3, 1988 · N99AX · Minor damage
  > Made emergency landing with nose gear retracted. Found a broken bellcrank in the retraction-extension system.
- [Accident 19870401008219A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870401008219A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Anchorage, AK · Apr 1, 1987 · N967JW · Destroyed · 2 fatal
  > Crashed on approach to airport. Hit trees in a near vertical position. Possible fuel starvation and VMC procedure.
- [Incident 19850826046139I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850826046139I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Granc Canyon, AZ · Aug 26, 1985 · N58SA
  > Separation of 8 inches of propeller tip during flight. Safe landing. Stone bruise on leading edge face of blade.
- [Incident 19850815049549I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850815049549I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Lubbock, TX · Aug 15, 1985 · N4009Q · Minor damage
  > Complete electrical power loss en route. Alternator circuit breaker mount bracket broken and breaker dislodged.
- [Accident 19840817044369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840817044369A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Dallas Fort Wor, TX · Aug 17, 1984 · N19DA · Substantial damage
  > Forgot to switch fuel selectors from aux to main tanks. Engines quit on final following abrupt maneuver.
- [Incident 19840525050209I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840525050209I.md): Cessna 402A · Grand Canyon, AZ · May 25, 1984 · N60SA
  > Right engine quit after landing. Tried restart. Fire erupted but contained in exhaust system. Possible flooding.
- [Incident 19831222074539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19831222074539I.md): Cessna 402A · Milwaukee, WI · Dec 22, 1983 · N20ML · Minor damage
  > Unable to lower nose gear. Landed with nose gear up. Found bolts and washers holding nose strut gimble missing.
- [Accident 19821110058499A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821110058499A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Danielson, CT · Nov 10, 1982 · N4032Q · Substantial damage
  > Mishandled approach resulted in a high sink rate and impact short of runway. Damaged propellers and wings.
- [Accident 19820914046549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820914046549A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Grand Canyon, AZ · Sep 14, 1982 · N59SA · Substantial damage
  > Ran out of fuel on local sightseeing flight. Crash landed in a rough field. Failed to preflight. Fuel in auxiliary.
- [Accident 19820902043439A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820902043439A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Fairbanks, AK · Sep 2, 1982 · N3299Q · Substantial damage
  > Condensation on windshield and aircraft not aligned, resulted in running off runway, severing gear on runway light.
- [Incident 19820727040609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820727040609I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Shreveport, LA · Jul 27, 1982 · N3292Q
  > Lost oil pressure on approach. Dirt under pressure relief valve.
- [Incident 19811123086239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811123086239I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Fairbanks, AK · Nov 23, 1981 · N3299Q · Minor damage
  > No landing gear down lights fly by indicated nose gear not locked, collapsed on landing. Broken retrack rod system.
- [Incident 19811120081509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19811120081509I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Los Angeles, CA · Nov 20, 1981 · N3201Q · Minor damage
  > Loud noise on climb out made emergency return. Oil dripping from right engine. Nr 4 cylinder had separated.
- [Accident 19810613032569A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810613032569A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Jeffersonville, IN · Jun 13, 1981 · N140M · Substantial damage
  > Lost left engine on takeoff. Failed to reduce drag. Crashed in corn-field. Found fuel filter clogged. Water in carb
- [Accident 19810527028809A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810527028809A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Cliff, NM · May 27, 1981 · N2AQ · Destroyed
  > Pilot shut down right engine because of fire. Unable to maintain altitude. Made emergency landing. Fire after crash
- [Incident 19810426029369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19810426029369I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Grand Canyon, AZ · Apr 26, 1981 · N168SA · Minor damage
  > Left gear collapsed on landing. Maintenance found bellcrank attach bolt sheared.
- [Accident 19801023082639A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801023082639A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Moline, IL · Oct 23, 1980 · N8125F · Substantial damage
  > Left main landing gear collapsed on landing roll. Found out board tube assembly had failed.
- [Accident 19800518014229A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800518014229A.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Champaign, IL · May 18, 1980 · N8125F · Substantial damage
  > While taxiing for takeoff, gear collapsed causing damage to left wing.
- [Incident 19800126015999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800126015999I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Chino, CA · Jan 26, 1980 · N8048V · Minor damage
  > Gear collapsed after touchdown. Left gear side brace lock end fitting broken. Part number p/n 0841101-1.
- [Incident 19800124017219I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800124017219I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Wichita, KS · Jan 24, 1980 · N3253Q · Minor damage
  > Heat and abrasion from damaged exhaust system shorted out both magnetos on the left engine.
- [Incident 19791221048729I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791221048729I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Cape Girardeau, MO · Dec 21, 1979 · N3501T · Minor damage
  > Nose gear collapsed on touchdown. Found nose door linkage broken.
- [Incident 19791109055019I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791109055019I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Monterey, CA · Nov 9, 1979 · N20ML · Minor damage
  > While taxiing, pilot hit fuel truck with right tip tank of aircraft.
- [Incident 19791024054489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791024054489I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Las Vegas, NV · Oct 24, 1979 · N59SA · Minor damage
  > Gear collapsed when pilot pin PN5041107-2 moved and pin pn nas 561P4-28 failed. Pin had no hole for grease.
- [Incident 19791023054639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19791023054639I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Ft Wayne, IN · Oct 23, 1979 · N4048Q · Minor damage
  > Pilot unable to lower the nose gear due to missing bolt in steering block gimbal, PN5042012-4.
- [Incident 19790904034229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790904034229I.md): Cessna 402CESSNA · Long Beach, CA · Sep 4, 1979 · N666AA · Substantial damage
  > Unsafe gear indication, landed safely. Bolts loose on gear support and several components broken from sideload.

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

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402/incidents

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