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Cessna 401A — registry & accident history

Compiled from FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 22, 2026

There are 115 Cessna 401A airframes on record (built 1968–1970), 15 currently registered. 4 have one or more NTSB accident records (4 records total). Data as of Jul 22, 2026.

115
Airframes
15
Registered
1968–1970
Years
4
NTSB records

Recent Cessna 401A accidents

  1. N35VCJun 25, 2026No injuries
  2. N6255QNov 18, 2025Minor
  3. N401MENov 17, 2014Serious

    A failure of the right engine magneto distributor drive gears, which resulted in a total loss of engine power during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the operator’s failure to inspect and maintain the magnetos in accordance with the engine manufacturer’s specifications.

  4. N531MHNov 12, 2011Serious

    The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing and attempted go-around in a gusty crosswind.

Cessna 401A aircraft