# Fatal NTSB investigations: Cessna 402B

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [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 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 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 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 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 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.
- [NTSB ATL98FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL98FA008.md): Cessna 402B · Tampa, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 27, 1997 · N69293 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the landing checklist and extend the landing gear for landing, and his failure to maintain VMC during a go-around. Factors were: the pilot's diverted attention due to a non-stabilized instrument approach and his lack of recent…
- [NTSB SEA96FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA061.md): Cessna 402B · Estacada, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1996 · N5198J · Destroyed
  > loss of aircraft control for undetermined reason(s).
- [NTSB LAX96FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA103.md): Cessna 402B · Kamuela, HI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1996 · N999CR · Destroyed
  > failure of the copilot (pilot-rated cargo loader, who was flying the aircraft) to establish and maintain a positive rate of climb after taking off at night; and inadequate supervision by the pilot-in-command (PIC), by failing to ensure that proper altitude…
- [NTSB MIA95WA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA95WA222.md): Cessna 402B · Marsh Harbour, Bahamas · Accident · 5 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 14, 1995 · N69303 · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX95WA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95WA168.md): Cessna 402B · Pohnpei, Marshall Islands · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 18, 1995 · N2NB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA94WA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA94WA005.md): Cessna 402B · Congo Town, Congo - Kinshasa · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 12, 1993 · N7093L · Destroyed
- [NTSB ATL93FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA062.md): Cessna 402B · Tullahoma, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1993 · N405PC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the pilot's failure to ensure that the airplane maximum gross takeoff weight was not exceeded, the dark night, and rain.
- [NTSB SEA93FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA071.md): Cessna 402B · Oakley, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 1993 · N3103P · Destroyed
  > Poor inflight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: dark night condition and terrain clearance was not maintained.
- [NTSB ATL93FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL93FA058.md): Cessna 402B · Geneva, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 1993 · N69402 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum controllable airspeed during the initial climb, which resulted in a loss of aircraft control and collision with trees and terrain.
- [NTSB ATL92FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92FA167.md): Cessna 402B · Miramar, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1992 · N6AT · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to perform preflight planning in that the weight and balance of the aircraft were exceeded. The pilot's lack of experience in the type of aircraft and lack of multiengine certification.
- [NTSB MIA92FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92FA058.md): Cessna 402B · Lantana, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1992 · N3767C · Destroyed
  > The pilot in commands failure to maintain airspeed above single engine minimum control speed resulting in an inflight loss of control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot in command's failure to declare an emergency and…
- [NTSB SEA92FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92FA019.md): Cessna C-402B · Boise, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 16, 1991 · N29517 · Destroyed
  > The loss of power on the right engine during initial climb after takeoff due to inadequate maintenance inspection and adjustment of the engine by company maintenance personnel, and the loss of control by the pilot due to his failure to properly configure the…
- [NTSB ATL91FA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA161.md): Cessna 402B · Kathleen, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 1991 · N5855M · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while descending at night. Factors related to the accident were: darkness, fog, the pilot's lack of qualification in multi-engine aircraft, his lack of experience in this type of aircraft, his overconfidence in…
- [NTSB MIA91WA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA91WA114.md): Cessna 402B · Ambergrs, Belize · Accident · 8 fatal · Foreign investigation · Apr 1, 1991 · N402BL · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA90WA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90WA184.md): Cessna 402B · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 20, 1990 · N82922 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA90FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90FA045.md): Cessna 402B · Baker, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 1990 · N50GP · Destroyed
  > Pilot displayed poor inflight planning by selecting to fly into known adverse weather conditions. The pilot did not maintain an adequate visual lookout when operating in snow shower conditions and collided into the terrain.
- [NTSB CHI90FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA065.md): Cessna 402B · Appleton, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1990 · N87163 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue flight into known adverse weather conditions resulting in a windshear encounter with insufficient altitude for recovery. The existing adverse weather conditions were factors.
- [NTSB MKC90FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA020.md): Cessna 402B · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N6382X · Substantial damage
  > A leak in the aircraft's fuel system which resulted in an in-flight fire. The origin of the fuel leak was not determined.
- [NTSB DCA89MA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA89MA026.md): Cessna 402B · Corona, CA · Accident · 10 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1989 · N69383 · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to properly preflight and plan for flight and his intentional flight into IMC conditions. Factors contributing to the accident were the low ceiling conditions in conjunction with the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC88FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC88FA111.md): Cessna 402B · Mt. Torbet, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1988 · N5718M · Substantial damage
  > The on-demand-charter flight was to originally pickup passengers and cargo but a landing gear problem forced another airplane with a mechanic to be dispatched. The other airplane returned with the passengers and the accident airplane was repaired by the…
- [NTSB ATL88FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88FA186.md): Cessna 402B · West Columbia, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 26, 1988 · N8493A · Destroyed
  > The airplane used about 1/2 of the 8,602 ft rwy for the t/o roll. After t/o it pitched nose-down briefly over the rwy during init climb. The plt radioed that he was having a problem with the elevator which required 'full back pressure' to keep the nose up,…
- [NTSB DCA88RA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA88RA019.md): Cessna 402 · St. Barthelemy, WN · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 27, 1987 · N8209Q
- [NTSB MIA88WA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88WA056.md): Cessna 402B · Cat Island, Bahamas · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Dec 5, 1987 · N422TA · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI87FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA176.md): Cessna 402B · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 1987 · N3742C · Destroyed
  > Failure of maintenance personnel to perform proper installation of the left throttle linkage.
- [NTSB DEN85FA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA167.md): Cessna 402B · Bailey, CO · Accident · 8 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1985 · N100HK · Destroyed
  > Ground witnesses observed the acft enter low clouds going south, then emerge from clouds going went. Acft collided with mountain in wings-level and powered attitude. Mountains were reported to be obscured by clouds and fog.
- [NTSB MIA84FA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA84FA126.md): Cessna 402B · Missing Acft, MS · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 31, 1984 · N44NC · Destroyed
  > This Acft disappeared on a flt from ft lauderdale, FL to bimini, Bahamas. After departure, the Acft flt plan was activated by radio. This was the last communication with the Acft. An itap radar readout revealed an Acft flt that departed at the appropriate…
- [NTSB FTW82AA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82AA046.md): Robertson C-402B · Laredo, TX · Accident · 7 fatal · Final report · Jan 24, 1982 · N4244Z · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to be extremely slow throughout the approach & that the plt appeared to be having some difficulty with over-controlling the acft. It then leveled out at 50-80 ft AGL on final over the threshold, entered a nose-high attitude & then…
- [NTSB FTW81FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA028.md): Cessna 402B · Laredo, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 4, 1981 · N69321 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC80FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC80FA067.md): Cessna 402B · Golovin, AK · Accident · 8 fatal · Closed · Jul 12, 1980 · N90238 · Destroyed
- [NTSB ANC79FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC79FA068.md): Cessna 402B · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 7 fatal · Closed · Jul 12, 1979 · N402TH · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA054.md): Cessna 402B · Trenton, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1978 · N98720 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD78FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA038.md): Cessna 402B · Greensboro, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 6, 1978 · N69284 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA78FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA78FA037.md): Cessna 402B · Tuscaloosa, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 1, 1978 · N8210Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FA099.md): Cessna 402B · Mercer, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 29, 1977 · N69338 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77RA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77RA039.md): Cessna 402 · Stirrup, Burkina Faso · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 5, 1977 · N69378 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF077.md): Cessna 402B · Giddings, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 23, 1976 · N69314 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC75ON003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75ON003.md): Cessna 402B · Wabash Lk, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1974 · N69301 · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD74AI070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD74AI070.md): Cessna 402B · Petersburg, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1974 · N69379 · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN141.md): Cessna 402B · Greenville, ME · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · May 11, 1973 · N2985Q · Destroyed

## 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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('207590P'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=207590P

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