# NTSB investigations: Cessna 402A

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

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

- [NTSB ERA21LA281](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA281.md): Cessna 402A · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 2, 2021 · N4550Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control during takeoff with a fogged wind screen and sun glare, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a taxiway sign.
- [NTSB LAX04LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX04LA149.md): Cessna 402A · Peach Springs, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2004 · N99AT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate flare and touchdown that imparted high side loadings on the right main landing gear, which resulted in an overload failure of the landing gear bellcrank and the collapse of that gear.
- [NTSB FTW00LA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA204.md): Cessna 402A · Del City, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2000 · N402NA · Substantial damage
  > the total loss of engine power on both engines during cruise due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper use of the fuel selectors. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain…
- [NTSB LAX99FA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA225.md): Cessna 402A · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1999 · N186BA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in fuel exhaustion and the subsequent collision with vehicles during a forced landing on a city street.
- [NTSB CHI98LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA057.md): Cessna 402A · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1997 · N728QA · Substantial damage
  > Inadequate preflight planning/preparation, which resulted in fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI97LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA048.md): Cessna 402A · Menominee, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1996 · N337PL · Substantial damage
  > ice restricting normal brake system, normal braking not possible for the pilot and the pilot's poor in-flight planning. A factor was the pilot not performing a flight to an alternate destination airport.
- [NTSB ATL96FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL96FA017.md): Cessna 402A · Avon Park, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 5, 1995 · N402RL · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain the proper climb rate and direction of flight following takeoff, resulting in a collision with obstacles. The reason for the loss of control and subsequent unusual attitude ground impact was not determined.
- [NTSB MIA95FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95FA155.md): Cessna 402A · Miami, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1995 · N7884J · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain airspeed (VMC) after loss of power of one engine while on final approach, resulting in an in-flight loss of control and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was a total loss of…
- [NTSB DEN92FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN92FA081.md): Cessna 402A · Holyoke, CO · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the pilot to feather the failed engine propeller. A factor was: power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC91LA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC91LA108.md): Cessna 402A · Albany, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 1991 · N104EC · Substantial damage
  > A collapse of the nose gear due to a failure of the nose gear trunion.
- [NTSB CHI90FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA066.md): Cessna 402A · Mosinee, WI · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1990 · N4532Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot disregarding the published decision height and not performing a missed approach.
- [NTSB MIA89LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA107.md): Cessna 402A · Miami, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1989 · N2882F · Substantial damage
  > The overload failure of the bellcrank for the left main gear retraction linkage assembly for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX87LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA195.md): Cessna 402A · Kahului, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1987 · N4588Q · Destroyed
  > Shortly after takeoff, the plt reqd an 'immediate downwind' to rtrn to the arpt & was clrd to land. When asked if equip-ment was needed, he replied, 'negative, sir, a little matter of fuel.' A witness said the acft appeared very low on final apch with both…
- [NTSB SEA87FA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA87FA064.md): Cessna 402A · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1987 · N4549Q · Substantial damage
  > During lndg roll the rt main lndg gear of the Cessna 402A collapsed. Visual inspection of the bell crank assembly revealed fracture surfaces similar to those of instantaneous overload.
- [NTSB LAX85LA381](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA381.md): Cessna 402A · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1985 · N4597Q · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed gear up. The pilot reported no malfunction and said he forget to lower the landing gear.
- [NTSB ANC84LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC84LA024.md): Cessna 402A · Kotlik, AK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 13, 1983 · N4511Q · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the plt landed on the frozen river, which was being used in lieu of the Kotlik airstrip. The landing area on the river was aprx 5000 ft long. After touchdown during the landing, some small children had run onto the departure end of the landing…
- [NTSB DEN82DA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN82DA079.md): Cessna 402A · Bismarck, ND · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 7, 1982 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot discovered that the gear would not extend electrically. Manual extension was attempted, but the crank would not turn in either direction. While applying pressure to the cranks, the chain drive failed. The plane was landed with the gear retracted.…
- [NTSB MKC82FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FA019.md): Cessna 402A · North Kansas Ci, MO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 1982 · N4553Q · Destroyed
  > The pilot received 2 weather briefings. Most of the first briefing was spent finding an alternate. The forecast includedimc with low ceilings, low visibilities with light snow, fog, and possible freezing drizzle. The aircraft was not certificated for flight…
- [NTSB MIA81IA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81IA017.md): Cessna 402A · Marathon, FL · Incident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 18, 1980 · N4514Q · Minor damage
- [NTSB DEN80FQA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQA11.md): Cessna 402A · Albuquerque, NM · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1979 · N4514Q · Minor damage
- [NTSB CHI80FEM06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FEM06.md): Cessna 402A · Lansing, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 17, 1979 · N7809Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA79FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA038.md): Cessna 402 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1979 · N4549Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN79FQA24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FQA24.md): Cessna 402 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1979 · N4514Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC78FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA059.md): Cessna 402A · Manhattan, KS · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 3, 1978 · N4545Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FPG29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPG29.md): Cessna 402A · Little Rock, AR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1978 · N4535Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA007.md): Cessna 402A · Madisonville, KY · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1977 · N4559Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI77FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA065.md): Cessna 402A · Yates City, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1977 · N4554Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FKQ09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FKQ09.md): Cessna 402 · Madison, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 17, 1977 · N4530Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD77FKW05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD77FKW05.md): Cessna 402 · Erin, TN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 22, 1976 · N4532Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD76II087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76II087.md): Cessna 402A · Charlotte, NC · Incident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 29, 1976 · N4511Q · Minor damage
- [NTSB OAK76FJA13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76FJA13.md): Cessna 402A · Honolulu, HI · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 27, 1976 · N7816Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76FHJ10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76FHJ10.md): Cessna 402A · White Plains, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 22, 1975 · N4550Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76AP029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP029.md): Cessna 402 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1975 · N52SA · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA75AS045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75AS045.md): Cessna 402A · Seattle, WA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 15, 1975 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA74AM071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM071.md): Cessna 402A · Gainesville, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1974 · N7800Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN011.md): Cessna 402 · Bar Harbor, ME · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 2, 1973 · N4526Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC73AA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC73AA053.md): Cessna 402A · Dillingham, AK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 26, 1973 · N4504Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD73AI012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI012.md): Cessna 402A · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Apr 13, 1973 · N4599Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72FKT56](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72FKT56.md): Cessna 402A · Opa Locka, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1972 · N4590Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUJ25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUJ25.md): Cessna 402A · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Aug 7, 1971 · N4598Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA71AM062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM062.md): Cessna 402A · Ocala, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 29, 1971 · N4559Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVD19.md): Cessna 402A · Arcata, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 23, 1970 · N4599Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70FQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FQA03.md): Cessna 402 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1970 · N4530Q · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0020.md): Cessna 402A · Decorah, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1969 · N4554Q · No damage
- [NTSB ANC69A0058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC69A0058.md): Cessna 402A · Mt Mckinley, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1969 · N4524Q · Substantial 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 ('207590M')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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

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