Cessna 404

FAA incident reports · 127

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Accident 19900117001149ACessna 404CESSNA · Baco Raton, FLLost power right engine. Feathered then lost left engine. Turbo duct off. Ferry permit expired.Jan 17, 1990 · N335GP · Substantial damageIncident 19890511029119ICessna 404CESSNA · Albany, NYHydraulic flow lights on. Vectored to landing. Blew gear down. Line was split at a bend due to metal fatigue.May 11, 1989 · N5409GIncident 19880929052859ICessna 404CESSNA · Nashville, TNMistook an unmarked road for taxiway. Turned aircraft and went into grass. Propeller struck the ground.Sep 29, 1988 · N2682Y · Minor damageAccident 19880610019839ACessna 404CESSNA · Denver, CORan out of fuel on final in severe gust and turbulence from nearby storms. Stalled, rolled and crashed into trees.Jun 10, 1988 · N8827K · Substantial damageIncident 19870518072579ICessna 404CESSNA · Chicago, ILAborted takeoff when nose baggage door was found to be open. Ground crew failed to secure the door.May 18, 1987 · N167SAIncident 19870205006899ICessna 404CESSNA · Rapid City, SDEngine shutdown en route due to fluctuating oil pressure, oil on engine cowl. Oil line leaks.Feb 5, 1987 · N88719Incident 19861210081949ICessna 404CESSNA · Denver, COTug driver did not see aircraft taxiing on the ramp. Tug collided with aircraft.Dec 10, 1986 · N37144 · Minor damageIncident 19861113066979ICessna 404CESSNA · Rochester, NYDuring cruise, throttle stuck full open. Engine was shut down on final. Maintenance thawed out throttle control.Nov 13, 1986 · N5409GIncident 19860613041029ICessna 404CESSNA · Swainsboro, GANose landing gear retracted during takeoff. Gear selector found in up position. Pilot fatigue a factor.Jun 13, 1986 · N37158 · Minor damageIncident 19860605033719ICessna 404CESSNA · West Columbia, SCLanded gear up when unable to extend gear. Found cracked hydraulic pressure line, blow down cable clamp loose.Jun 5, 1986 · N5246J · Minor damageAccident 19860501015129ACessna 404CESSNA · Marquette, MIThe aircraft veered off the wet runway during landing. No report if the pilot requested runway condition reading.May 1, 1986 · N313R · Substantial damageIncident 19860305009159ICessna 404CESSNA · Ft Lauderdale, FLDiverted due to gear extension problems. Landed with nose gear retracted. Nose gear strut problem.Mar 5, 1986 · N6763S · Minor damageIncident 19860220008699ICessna 404CESSNA · Benton Harbor, MIAircraft slid off runway center on rollout. Left main contacted snow ridge which was 2 feet inside runway edge.Feb 20, 1986 · N37127Incident 19860130003499ICessna 404CESSNA · San Jose, CAFire and sparks from engine. Fire bottle discharged, diverted, engine shutdown. Alternator filter shorted.Jan 30, 1986 · N8838G · Minor damageIncident 19860127006259ICessna 404CESSNA · Chicago, ILNose gear collapsed after landing. Found intermittent down and lock switch.Jan 27, 1986 · N166SA · Minor damageAccident 19851129064239ACessna 404CESSNA · Chicago, ILThe aircraft was hit by a baggage cart during taxi. The lighting conditions were dusk and drizzle was falling.Nov 29, 1985 · N167SA · Substantial damageIncident 19851004055199ICessna 404CESSNA · Reno, NVOil leak with smoke from left engine. Shut down engine. Landed safely. Gasket on starter adapter had ruptured.Oct 4, 1985 · N8827KIncident 19851001055189ICessna 404CESSNA · Reno, NVEngine shutdown after oil pressure decay and visible oil leak. Safe landing. Gasket on starter adapter ruptured.Oct 1, 1985 · N48SAAccident 19850911047119ACessna 404CESSNA · Hayesville, NCCollided with terrain and burned. Occupants not found. Deceased chutist found nearby had keys to aircraft.Sep 11, 1985 · N128SP · DestroyedAccident 19850828043809ACessna 404CESSNA · Huntington, WVMisjudged height to runway because of low fog coverage and night landing. Sheared landing gear on a hard landing.Aug 28, 1985 · N255CS · Substantial damageAccident 19850816075989ACessna 404CESSNA · South Lyon, MIImpacted trees and ground in a flat attitude and burned. No cause determined.Aug 16, 1985 · N404EX · DestroyedIncident 19850318012619ICessna 404CESSNA · Springfield, ILRight main gear did not extend. Recycled gear and finally got green light. Landed could not duplicate problem.Mar 18, 1985 · N166SAAccident 19850124056169ACessna 404CESSNA · Lanseria, SFAircraft was returning after fire in engine. Go around due to unsafe gear light. Spun into ground.Jan 24, 1985 · N302SP · DestroyedIncident 19850118007239ICessna 404CESSNA · Indianapolis, INEngine vibration followed by oil pressure decrease. Engine ;shutdown. Nr 4 cylinder cracked, piston skirt broken.Jan 18, 1985 · N26835Incident 19850115005529ICessna 404CESSNA · Hayward, CADuring taxi, right main landing gear collapsed. The down lock was defective.Jan 15, 1985 · N8838G · Minor damageIncident 19840123010649ICessna 404CESSNA · West Chicago, ILRan off departure end of runway. Ice on runway. Braking action nil. Runway closed after landing for sanding.Jan 23, 1984 · N407EX · Minor damageIncident 19831103070249ICessna 404CESSNA · Glens Falls, NYNose wheel collapsed on landing roll. Drag brace and drag link improperly rigged. Crew injured by piece of prop tipNov 3, 1983 · N404EX · Minor damageIncident 19831019069689ICessna 404CESSNA · Rochester, NYBird strike in VFR conditions on descent for landing. Impact damaged radar dome.Oct 19, 1983 · N5409G · Minor damageIncident 19830803043819ICessna 404CESSNA · Rochester, NYHeard an explosive like sound. Feathered right engine. Found #3 cylinder assembly broke in half.Aug 3, 1983 · N404EX · Substantial damageIncident 19820630040859ICessna 404CESSNA · Detroit, MIOn climbout, #1 engine ran rough, leaked oil and seized as prop was feathered. #5 and #6 connecting rods failed.Jun 30, 1982 · N37167Incident 19820523063989ICessna 404CESSNA · Charlotte, NCHydraulic failure shortly after takeoff. Emergency blow down failed. Found ruptured hydraulic line. Loose bottle.May 23, 1982 · N88694 · Minor damageIncident 19820518029989ICessna 404CESSNA · Eden Prairie, MNReturning with gear problem. #1 engine stopped, failure unknown. Missing nose gear door bolt prevented retraction.May 18, 1982 · N54ZPIncident 19820222009349ICessna 404CESSNA · Honolulu, HIPilot taxied into construction barricade partially blocking taxiway but unreported by ATC.Feb 22, 1982 · N2682Y · Minor damageAccident 19820219004859ACessna 404CESSNA · Oshkosh, WIRear pivot pin PN57411121 moved aft out of trunnion allowing right gear to collapse during landing roll.Feb 19, 1982 · N6761H · Substantial damageIncident 19820126007529ICessna 404CESSNA · Hickory, NCZa losing hydraulic pressure on takeoff. Gear extended as fluid lost. Used aux system. Nose gear collapsed landing.Jan 26, 1982 · N88694 · Minor damageIncident 19811002079889ICessna 404CESSNA · Rochester, NYPilot shut down right engine. Found metal in oil screen. Engine changed. Report to follow if appropriate.Oct 2, 1981 · N5409GAccident 19810826064129ACessna 404CESSNA · Gorda Cay, BahamasLost an engine on climb out, ditched in ocean. Unknown why pilot unable to sustain flight on other engine.Aug 26, 1981 · N5250J · DestroyedAccident 19810811049229ACessna 404CESSNA · St Simons Islan, GAAircraft found at bottom of river. Investigation indicates illegal drug flight attempted.Aug 11, 1981 · N2684L · DestroyedAccident 19810721035149ACessna 404CESSNA · Tusayan, AZEngine out on takeoff. Failed to reduce drag. Turbocharger quit due to foreign object. Previous valve guide failureJul 21, 1981 · N2683S · Destroyed · 7 fatalIncident 19810617055039ICessna 404CESSNA · Charleston, WVEmergency landing due to fluctuating manifold pressure. Found bolts on exhaust manifold stripped and loose.Jun 17, 1981 · N405EXIncident 19810603039569ICessna 404CESSNA · Yakutat, AKNose gear collapsed during taxi on rough gravel. Found strut trunnion support part number 5042001 failed.Jun 3, 1981 · N5413G · Minor damageAccident 19810508050729ACessna 404CESSNA · Andros Islands, U.S. Virgin IslandsFound burned out wreckage with marijuana onboard. Cause of crash unknown.May 8, 1981 · N3911 · Destroyed · 1 fatalAccident 19810420084529ACessna 404CESSNA · Burbank, CAAllowed passenger to exit from over wing emergency door. Departed front of wing, walked into idling propeller.Apr 20, 1981 · N5375C · Minor damageAccident 19810307008879ACessna 404CESSNA · Bimini, BahamasStolen airplane crashed in ocean. Illegal drugs on board. Pilot not rated in type. Expired medical.Mar 7, 1981 · N5272J · DestroyedIncident 19801218087719ICessna 404CESSNA · Smyrna, TNUnable to extend gear before landing. Found leaking hydraulic line. Nitrogen bottle would not fire.Dec 18, 1980 · N412EX · Minor damageAccident 19801030076359ACessna 404CESSNA · Gowers Corner, FLLost control in area of thunderstorms. Airplane impacted a swamp in a flat level attitude. Was over gross weight.Oct 30, 1980 · N37093 · DestroyedIncident 19801003072499ICessna 404CESSNA · Bermont, FLZy deserted aircraft found in plowed field.Oct 3, 1980 · N5499G · Minor damageIncident 19800821084529ICessna 404CESSNA · Shiprock, AZ#1 Engine lost Power and started smoking. Pilot made emergency landing. Left tire blew. Retainer clip broken.Aug 21, 1980 · N88671 · Minor damageAccident 19800730034419ACessna 404CESSNA · Ft White, FLStruck trees near cleared possible landing area. Pilot fatigue. Dark night, illegal flight. Drugs in pilot.Jul 30, 1980 · N37097 · DestroyedAccident 19800612022589ACessna 404CESSNA · Nassau, BahamasJun 12, 1980 · N2682N · No damage
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