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Cessna 402 (N35P) — Controlled Collision With Ground/Water at N (1978)

N, SAMOA, ASIn Flight - Normal Cruise

On April 27, 1978, a Cessna 402 (registration N35P) was involved in an aviation accident near N, SAMOA, AS in flight. 10 people were killed. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981).

Sourcesthe U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981)Primary reportUpdated 2026-07-01Data APIEditorial standards

This account was generated from NTSB coded accident records (1962–1981 archive); the original record contains no narrative.

On April 27, 1978, a Cessna 402 (N35P) was involved in a recorded occurrence at N, Samoa during the in flight - normal cruise phase, categorised as controlled collision with ground/water.

Accident record

This is a factual summary of the official NTSB coded accident record for a Cessna 402 at N, Samoa on April 27, 1978.

  • Date: April 27, 1978
  • Aircraft: Cessna 402 (registration N35P)
  • Location: N, Samoa
  • Phase of operation: IN Flight - Normal Cruise
  • Occurrence type: Controlled Collision With Ground/Water
  • Fatalities: 10

NTSB remarks

The original coded record includes the following remarks (verbatim):

> INVESTIGATION UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE GOVERNMENT OF NEW ZEALAND.

About this record

This account is generated directly from the NTSB’s structured accident data for the 1962–1981 period. It reproduces only the coded facts on file and adds no details beyond them.

Controlled flight into terrain

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 27 Apr 1978 Cessna 402 accident near N, SAMOA, AS?

On April 27, 1978, a Cessna 402 (N35P) was involved in a recorded occurrence at N, Samoa during the in flight - normal cruise phase, categorised as controlled collision with ground/water.

Were there any fatalities in the 27 Apr 1978 Cessna 402 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 10 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 27 Apr 1978 involved a Cessna 402, registration N35P, at N, SAMOA, AS.

More accident analyses

Investigation report by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive (1962-1981). Original record: https://data.ntsb.gov/avdata#ntsb1962-74962. This page is a structured re-presentation; facts and quotes are in the public domain (NTSB, U.S. Government work).