# NTSB investigations: Cessna 402B

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

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

Page 1 of 4 · 171 investigations

- [NTSB ERA24FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA305.md): Cessna 402 · Easton, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Jul 16, 2024 · N7875E · Substantial damage
  > On July 16, 2024, about 0932 eastern daylight time, a Cessna 402B, N7875E, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Easton, Maryland. The airline transport pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…
- [NTSB ERA24FA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA301.md): Cessna 402B · Aguadilla, PR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 11, 2024 · N4167G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known maintenance discrepancies, which resulted in a total loss of right engine power. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed while returning to the airport with a single…
- [NTSB GAA24WA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA24WA039.md): Cessna 402B · Panama City, Panama · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 5 · Foreign · Nov 24, 2023 · N76MD · Destroyed
- [NTSB GAA22WA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA22WA068.md): Cessna 402B · Berry Islands, Bahamas · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Foreign · Jan 5, 2022 · N145TT · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN20LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA149.md): Cessna 402 · Kirksville, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 14, 2020 · N98649 · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power after takeoff for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC19LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC19LA039.md): Cessna 402 · Boise, ID · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 22, 2019 · N7947Q · Substantial damage
  > A ductile overstress fracture failure of the right main landing gear bell crank assembly pivot bolt, which resulted in a collapse of the right main landing gear.
- [NTSB ERA18LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA136.md): Cessna 402 · Barre Plains, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2018 · N87266 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in a touchdown with insufficient runway remaining to stop the airplane.
- [NTSB GAA18CA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA139.md): Cessna 402 · Mount Sterling, KY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 17, 2018 · N402MY · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll on a wet surface.
- [NTSB ERA18LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18LA011.md): Cessna 402 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 18, 2017 · N900CR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the onboard fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, a total loss of power to both engines, and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA17LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA329.md): Cessna 402 · Nantucket, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 13, 2017 · N836GW · Substantial damage
  > The separation of the pushrod from the elevator trim tab actuator, which rendered controlled flight impossible. Contributing to the separation of the pushrod was the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure it to the elevator trim tab actuator.
- [NTSB CEN16LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA201.md): Cessna 402B · Sioux Falls, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 27, 2016 · N76MD · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 cylinder head, which resulted in an engine fire and subsequent damage to the wing structure.
- [NTSB ERA14LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14LA156.md): Cessna 402B · Stuart, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 14, 2014 · N419AR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper preflight planning and fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of power in both engines due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB ERA12IA559](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA559.md): Cessna 402B · Opa-Locka, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2012 · N218LG · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s turning the airplane too sharply while exiting the runway, which resulted in the failure of the right main landing gear bellcrank due to an overstress fracture.
- [NTSB ERA12IA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA12IA090.md): Cessna 402B · Nantucket, MA · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 2011 · N303PJ · Minor damage
  > The failure of the right main fuel tank transfer pump, which resulted in a total loss of engine power on the right engine during approach due to fuel starvation, and a subsequent hard landing. Contributing to the incident was the pilot's operation of the…
- [NTSB ERA11FA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA233.md): Cessna 402B · Biddeford, ME · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 10, 2011 · N402RC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain minimum controllable airspeed while on final approach with a partial loss of power in the right engine, which resulted in a loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the partial loss of engine power in the right engine due…
- [NTSB CEN09CA600](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA600.md): Cessna 402B · Omaha, NE · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 22, 2009 · N1048 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper decision to taxi with an obstructed windscreen and his failure to maintain clearance from the parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN09LA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA206.md): Cessna 402B · Aberdeen, SD · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2009 · N402BP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and icing conditions, and his failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the accumulation of airframe ice and the strong, gusting crosswinds.
- [NTSB CEN09LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA095.md): Cessna 402 · Madison, WI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 2008 · N4504B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during an instrument landing due to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB NYC08LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA255.md): Cessna 402B · Ocean Ridge, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2008 · N3990C · Substantial damage
  > A partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to add only a limited amount of fuel prior to the flight, and the fuel selector valve placards' inaccurate depiction of the airplane fuel tank…
- [NTSB MIA08LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08LA079.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 2008 · N300SH · Substantial damage
  > The improper adjustment of the right main landing gear down lock by maintenance personnel resulting in the gear collapse during the landing roll..
- [NTSB DEN07LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA156.md): Cessna 402B · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2007 · N402BF · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear down lock due to overload causing the main landing gear to collapse.
- [NTSB CHI07FA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA060.md): Cessna 402-B · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 2007 · N7886Q · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The failure of both pilots to adequately scan for and avoid other aircraft traffic during taxi operations, and the failure of Air Traffic Control to issue a traffic advisory to both of the pilots. A contributing factor to the accident was the night time light…
- [NTSB ANC06LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC06LA098.md): Cessna 402B · Ft. Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 2006 · N991PH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into adverse weather, and his failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll, which resulted in a collision with an airport runway sign, and subsequent collapse of the nose gear. A factor…
- [NTSB SEA06LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06LA011.md): Cessna 402B · Sandpoint, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 21, 2005 · N402CA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misjudged distance/altitude, which led to him landing short of the runway and impacting the runway's elevated lip. Contributing factors were the elevated runway lip and the right main landing gear failure.
- [NTSB ATL05CA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05CA143.md): Cessna 402B · Alabaster, AL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 14, 2005 · N1399G · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA04WA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA110.md): Cessna 402B · Bonaire, NT · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 18, 2004 · N69404 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA04WA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04WA065.md): Cessna 402B · Walker's Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 31, 2004 · N269JH · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI04LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Sturgis, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2004 · N6387X · Substantial damage
  > The failure to maintain obstacle clearance during an intentional low altitude maneuver and the ostentatious display by the pilot-in-command. A factor to the accident was the tree.
- [NTSB SEA03LA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03LA133.md): Cessna 402 B · Lakeview, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 2003 · N98635 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the landing gear shaft roll pin resulting in a main gear collapse during the taxi phase of operation.
- [NTSB MIA03WA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA126.md): Cessna 402B · LittleWhale Cay, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Jun 17, 2003 · N3748C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB ANC03LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA065.md): Cessna 402B · Telida, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2003 · N710WS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable landing site, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear. A factor in the accident was a soft runway.
- [NTSB MIA03IA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03IA110.md): Cessna 402C · Miami, FL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 22, 2003 · N402DD · No damage
  > The inadequate annual inspection of the airplane by other maintenance personnel for failure to note an incorrect washer was installed securing the upper and lower torque links, resulting in separation of the upper and lower links and subsequent rotation of…
- [NTSB MIA03LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA064.md): Cessna 402B · Marathon, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2003 · N554AE · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to both engines for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI02LA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA210.md): Cessna 402B · St. Louis, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2002 · N22PB · Substantial damage
  > The landing gear collapsed for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA02WA083](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA02WA083.md): Cessna 402B · Nassau, Bahamas · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Apr 3, 2002 · N768WC · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI02FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Bronson, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 23, 2002 · N371JD · Destroyed
  > The maneuver to avoid the utility wire while maneuvering resulting in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact with the ground. Factors were the pilot's inadvertent activation of the elevator trim, resulting in a loss of control during flight in instrument…
- [NTSB SEA02LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA015.md): Cessna 402B · Pasco, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2001 · N910WT · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to keep the aircraft from touching down short of the displaced threshold, and his failure to maintain directional control after the aircraft's left main gear tire deflated as a result of impacting the lip at the beginning of the subject…
- [NTSB MIA01RA225](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01RA225.md): Cessna 402B · Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · 9 fatal · Foreign investigation · Aug 25, 2001 · N8097W
- [NTSB FTW01FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01FA104.md): Cessna 402B · Del Rio, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N80Q · Destroyed
  > the loss of control due to a jammed trim tab, which resulted from the failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the trim tab actuator rod when installing a replacement elevator.
- [NTSB SEA01LA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA052.md): Cessna 402B · Billings, MT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 2001 · N69316 · Substantial damage
  > Best rate-of-climb single-engine speed was not maintained. Delayed remedial action was a factor.
- [NTSB SEA01LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA01LA038.md): Cessna 402B · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2001 · N6384X · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while landing. Factors include a snow covered runway.
- [NTSB MIA01WA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01WA046.md): Cessna 402B · Nosara, Costa Rica · Accident · Serious injuries · Foreign investigation · Dec 20, 2000 · N908AB · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW00WA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00WA136.md): Cessna 402B · San Jose, Costa Rica · Accident · No injuries · Foreign investigation · Mar 23, 2000 · N908AB · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI99IA351](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI99IA351.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N6362X · Minor damage
  > The failure of the pilot in command to maintain clearance with ground obstructions.
- [NTSB MIA99LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA136.md): Cessna 402B · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 20, 1999 · N744MA · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot in command's failure to ensure that the aircraft had adequate fuel to complete the flight.
- [NTSB MIA99LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99LA053.md): Cessna 402B · San Juan, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1998 · N8203Q · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control of the aircraft. The reason for the reported engine surging is undetermined.
- [NTSB MIA99FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA99FA043.md): Cessna 402B · Pahokee, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1998 · N788SP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude during the approach.
- [NTSB MIA98LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98LA123.md): Cessna 402B · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1998 · N400AR · Substantial damage
  > the pilot allowed the airplane to improperly touchdown on the right main landing gear, resulting in the gear collapsing, and subsequent impact with runway visual range equipment.
- [NTSB CHI98LA098](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA098.md): Cessna 402B · Mason City, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 1998 · N108RS · Substantial damage
  > the accumulation of airframe ice during flight, and failure of the pilot to attain a proper flare for landing. Factors relating to the accident were: the adverse weather (icing) condition; and the pilot's limited forward visibility, due to ice on the…
- [NTSB CHI98LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98LA073.md): Cessna 402B · Watertown, SD · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1997 · N5087Q · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to perform an aircraft preflight and to remove the ice which had accumulated on the airframe. A factor involved in the accident was the icing weather conditions which existed and the ice which accumulated on the airplane.

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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 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 ('207590P')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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