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Cessna 401 accidents and incidents

Occurrences involving a Cessna 401, with variants merged.

96 records from 1967 to 2026, 31 of them fatal. Most often in Texas.

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Occurrences9694 accidents · 2 incidents · 93 mapped
Fatal occurrences31Fatality total known for 96 of 96
Reported fatalities92Plus 30 serious injuries reported
Years1967–202622 Feb 1967 – 19 Apr 2026

By year

Cessna 401: occurrences by year
YearOccurrencesFatal occurrencesFatalities
19672 occurrences in 1967, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).22
19682 occurrences in 1968, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).16
19692 occurrences in 1969, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).15
19704 occurrences in 1970, 4 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).411
19731 occurrences in 1973, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).12
19743 occurrences in 1974, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).13
19751 occurrences in 1975, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).13
19763 occurrences in 1976, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19784 occurrences in 1978, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19793 occurrences in 1979, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19805 occurrences in 1980, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).23
19812 occurrences in 1981, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).27
19825 occurrences in 1982, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).15
19837 occurrences in 1983, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).11
19848 occurrences in 1984, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).15
19852 occurrences in 1985, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).11
19865 occurrences in 1986, 2 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).25
19873 occurrences in 1987, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19891 occurrences in 1989, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19902 occurrences in 1990, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19913 occurrences in 1991, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).11
19922 occurrences in 1992, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).11
19941 occurrences in 1994, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).14
19952 occurrences in 1995, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19962 occurrences in 1996, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).13
19971 occurrences in 1997, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19981 occurrences in 1998, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
19991 occurrences in 1999, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20001 occurrences in 2000, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20011 occurrences in 2001, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20032 occurrences in 2003, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).14
20043 occurrences in 2004, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20051 occurrences in 2005, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20061 occurrences in 2006, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).17
20101 occurrences in 2010, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20111 occurrences in 2011, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20121 occurrences in 2012, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).14
20141 occurrences in 2014, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20171 occurrences in 2017, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).12
20191 occurrences in 2019, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).16
20252 occurrences in 2025, 0 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).00
20261 occurrences in 2026, 1 fatal. The bar is scaled to 1984 (8).11

Airports most often reported

Cessna 401: airports most often reported
AirportOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ): 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.2.1%12
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC)Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC): 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).2.1%00
Dallas Love Field (DAL)Dallas Love Field (DAL): 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).2.1%00
Essex County Airport (CDW)Essex County Airport (CDW): 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).2.1%11
Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT)Hutchinson Municipal Airport (HUT): 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).2.1%00
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA): 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).2.1%00
Ames Municipal Airport (AMW)Ames Municipal Airport (AMW): 1 occurrences, 1.0% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).1.0%00
Andrews County Airport (E11)Andrews County Airport (E11): 1 occurrences, 1.0% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).1.0%00
Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB): 1 occurrences, 1.0% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).1.0%00
Bethel Airport (BET)Bethel Airport (BET): 1 occurrences, 1.0% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ), 2).1.0%00

Countries

Cessna 401: countries
CountryOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
United StatesUnited States: 94 occurrences, 97.9% of the occurrences shown. 29 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.97.9%2983
MexicoMexico: 2 occurrences, 2.1% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (United States, 94).2.1%29

US states and territories

Cessna 401: US states and territories
StateOccurrencesShareFatal occurrencesFatalities
TexasTexas: 10 occurrences, 10.4% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row.10.4%13
FloridaFlorida: 8 occurrences, 8.3% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).8.3%36
North CarolinaNorth Carolina: 7 occurrences, 7.3% of the occurrences shown. 4 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).7.3%48
CaliforniaCalifornia: 6 occurrences, 6.3% of the occurrences shown. 3 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).6.3%36
KansasKansas: 6 occurrences, 6.3% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).6.3%14
IllinoisIllinois: 5 occurrences, 5.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).5.2%00
MissouriMissouri: 5 occurrences, 5.2% of the occurrences shown. 0 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).5.2%00
AlaskaAlaska: 4 occurrences, 4.2% of the occurrences shown. 2 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).4.2%29
New MexicoNew Mexico: 4 occurrences, 4.2% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).4.2%12
ArizonaArizona: 3 occurrences, 3.1% of the occurrences shown. 1 were fatal. The bar is scaled to the largest row (Texas, 10).3.1%15

Deadliest occurrences

Cessna 401: deadliest occurrences
OccurrenceDateTotal fatalitiesLocationAircraft
NYC06FA209 · Cessna 401A28 Aug 20067Whick, KY, United States1
GAA20WA078 · Cessna 401 A23 Oct 20196Madero, Mexico, Mexico1
Cessna 401 · Mohrsville, PA19 Jun 19686Mohrsville, PA, United States1
Alaska Air Service Cessna 401 accident25 Jul 19845Anchorage, AK, United States1
Air Security Transport Cessna 401 accident18 Mar 19825SUNFLOWER, AZ, United States1
Cessna 401 · Muskegon, MI30 Jun 19815Muskegon, MI, United States1
Cessna 401A · Morrisville, NC2 Apr 19705Morrisville, NC, United States1
Cessna 401 · Piketon, OH17 Dec 19695Piketon, OH, United States1
CEN12FA290 · Cessna 40111 May 20124Chanute, KS, United States1
ANC03LA076 · Cessna 40113 Jul 20034Gustavus, AK, United States1

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  1. ERA26FA179 · Cessna 401B

    19 Apr 2026 · Land O' Lakes, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  2. ERA26LA050 · Cessna 401 A

    18 Nov 2025 · Eureka, NC, United States

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  3. CEN25LA185 · Cessna 401

    22 May 2025 · Arlington, TX, United States

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  4. GAA20WA078 · Cessna 401 A

    23 Oct 2019 · Madero, Mexico, Mexico · 6 fatal

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  5. ERA18FA004 · Cessna 401 B

    4 Oct 2017 · Salters, SC, United States · 2 fatal

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  6. CEN15LA050 · Cessna 401A

    17 Nov 2014 · Fulton, MO, United States

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  7. CEN12FA290 · Cessna 401

    11 May 2012 · Chanute, KS, United States · 4 fatal

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  8. CEN12LA061 · Cessna 401A

    12 Nov 2011 · Gladewater, TX, United States

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  9. ERA10LA317 · Cessna 401

    18 Jun 2010 · Plymouth, MA, United States

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  10. NYC06FA209 · Cessna 401A

    28 Aug 2006 · Whick, KY, United States · 7 fatal

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  11. Amigo Aviation Cessna 401A accident

    20 Jun 2005 · Houston, TX, United States

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  12. Telesys Transair Flight 205

    18 Sept 2004 · New Century, KS, United States

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  13. ATL04LA148 · Cessna 401B

    10 Jul 2004 · Naples, FL, United States

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  14. CHI04CA164 · Cessna 401

    20 Jun 2004 · Mt. Vernon, IL, United States

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  15. ANC03LA076 · Cessna 401

    13 Jul 2003 · Gustavus, AK, United States · 4 fatal

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  16. FTW03LA075 · Cessna 401

    3 Jan 2003 · Mc Allen, TX, United States

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  17. IAD02LA020 · Cessna 401A

    17 Dec 2001 · Martinsburg, WV, United States

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  18. FTW01LA002 · Cessna 401A

    10 Oct 2000 · Andrews, TX, United States

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  19. NYC00FA001 · Cessna 401B

    2 Oct 1999 · Caldwell, NJ, United States

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  20. FTW98LA389 · Cessna 401

    4 Sept 1998 · Lancaster, TX, United States

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  21. CHI97FA059 · Cessna 401

    22 Jan 1997 · Crystal, MN, United States

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  22. CHI96FA171 · Cessna 401

    20 May 1996 · Great Bend, KS, United States

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  23. Pacific States Charter Service Cessna 401A accident

    8 Jan 1996 · Spokane, WA, United States · 3 fatal

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  24. Southwest Airlines Flight 5

    28 Jul 1995 · Dallas, TX, United States

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  25. LAX95LA232 · Cessna 401A

    1 Jul 1995 · Van Nuys, CA, United States

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  26. CHI94GA093 · Cessna 401A

    24 Feb 1994 · Minot, ND, United States · 4 fatal

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  27. Freight Runners Express Cessna 401B accident

    27 Nov 1992 · Rice Lake, WI, United States

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  28. MIA92FA114 · Cessna 401

    23 Apr 1992 · New Port Richey East, FL, United States · 1 fatal

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  29. ATL91LA172 · Cessna 401

    11 Sept 1991 · Jackson, TN, United States

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  30. ATL91FA148 · Cessna 401

    1 Aug 1991 · Monroe, NC, United States · 1 fatal

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  31. Redwing Airways Cessna 401 accident

    6 Mar 1991 · St. Louis, MO, United States

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  32. Suburban Air Freight Cessna 401 accident

    27 Nov 1990 · Grand Island, NE, United States

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  33. NYC90LA123 · Cessna 401

    31 May 1990 · Plymouth, MA, United States

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  34. ATL89LA169 · Cessna 401

    24 Jun 1989 · Raleigh, NC, United States

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  35. ATL88LA031 · Cessna 401A

    6 Nov 1987 · Mobile, AL, United States

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  36. Jet Air Cessna 401 accident

    30 Sept 1987 · Ames, IA, United States

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  37. Martinair Cessna 401A accident

    14 Sept 1987 · Wichita Falls, TX, United States

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  38. South Aero Service Cessna 401 accident

    6 Nov 1986 · Henderson, NV, United States · 2 fatal

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  39. DEN86FA099 · Cessna 401

    13 Mar 1986 · Silver City, NM, United States

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  40. Midwest Aviation Cessna 401B accident

    8 Feb 1986 · Milwaukee, WI, United States

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  41. Jjya Cessna 401 accident

    4 Feb 1986 · Parkland, FL, United States

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  42. SEA86FA046 · Cessna 401

    27 Jan 1986 · S. LAKE TAHOE, CA, United States · 3 fatal

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  43. BFO85LA076 · Cessna 401

    15 Sept 1985 · Cheswold, DE, United States

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  44. NYC85FA083 · Cessna 401A

    17 Mar 1985 · DORSET, VT, United States · 1 fatal

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  45. DEN85LA046 · Cessna 401A

    17 Dec 1984 · Raton, NM, United States

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  46. MKC85LA016 · Cessna 401A

    6 Nov 1984 · Springfield, MO, United States

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  47. MC Caully Air Service Cessna 401 accident

    3 Aug 1984 · Hutchinson, KS, United States

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  48. Alaska Air Service Cessna 401 accident

    25 Jul 1984 · Anchorage, AK, United States · 5 fatal

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  49. Mccauley Air Center Cessna 401 accident

    5 Apr 1984 · Wichita, KS, United States

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  50. CHI84LA130 · Cessna 401

    14 Mar 1984 · Chicago, IL, United States

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