Cessna 320 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2026 | Bartow, FL | N3034T | Incident | — | Investigation pending |
| Aug 29, 2021 | Windthorst, TX | N222L | Minor | substantial | A forced landing due to a loss of engine power on the right engine for a reason that could not be determined based on the available evidence. |
| Jul 01, 2020 | Round Rock, TX | N19AS | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergen…Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees. |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Eagle Mountain, UT | N320MF | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover…The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. |
| Jun 15, 2016 | Creede, CO | N777GY | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
The pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident exa…The pilot's loss of airplane control during descent following a loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examinations and engine test-runs of both engines revealed no evidence of any mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation. |
| Nov 01, 2012 | San Marcos, TX | N10PM | Fatal (1) | substantial |
The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a los…The non-instrument-rated pilot’s decision to takeoff in night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control. |
| Apr 12, 2012 | Green River, WY | N32EG | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stres…The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control while maneuvering in marginal weather conditions, which resulted in an exceedence of the design stress limits of the airplane and a subsequent in-flight structural failure. |
| Jun 21, 2011 | Phoenix, AZ | N6160Q | Incident | substantial |
The mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the g…The mechanic's failure to properly secure the nose landing gear actuator push-pull tube to the landing gear door hinge clevis, which resulted in the gear jamming and not fully retracting after takeoff. |
| Apr 24, 2011 | Lake Heron, NM | N320AZ | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. |
| Sep 18, 2010 | Denton, TX | N56VP | Incident | substantial | The failure of the landing gear push-pull rod. |
| May 23, 2009 | Fallon, NV | N320KP | Fatal (4) | substantial | The pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. |
| Sep 28, 2008 | Collinsville, OK | N4165T | Fatal (2) | substantial | The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground. |
| Apr 13, 2007 | McKinney, TX | N3022T | Incident | substantial | The collapsed of the right main landing gear as result of the failure of the over center down lock. |
| Apr 01, 2007 | Stockton, CA | N3424Q | Incident | substantial |
The landing gear collapsed during taxi as a result of incorrect rigging of the landing gear by other maintenance personnel that prevented the landing …The landing gear collapsed during taxi as a result of incorrect rigging of the landing gear by other maintenance personnel that prevented the landing gear downlock from functioning as designed. |
| Jul 16, 2006 | Wimauma, FL | N227DG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane. |
| May 14, 2006 | Long Beach, CA | N5799X | Incident | substantial | the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff. |
| Jun 21, 2005 | Missoula, MT | N3438Q | Serious (2) | destroyed |
Terrain clearance was not possible as a result of a right engine failure. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain, foreign m…Terrain clearance was not possible as a result of a right engine failure. Factors contributing to the accident included the rising terrain, foreign material being ingested into the engine's turbocharger, which obstructed the turbocharger's impeller, the failure of company maintenance personnel to ensure that the air filter instruction sheet was removed after maintenance had been completed on the airplane, and the pilot's inadequate preflight planning and decision in taking off in excess of the airplane's maximum certificated gross takeoff weight. |
| May 30, 2003 | McCarthy, AK | N5712X | Incident | substantial | The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons. |
| May 15, 2003 | EL Paso, TX | N4111T | Serious (1) | destroyed |
the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high …the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons and the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Contributing factors were the gusty and high wind conditions, and the pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. |
| Apr 17, 2003 | Mazama, WA | N4178T | Fatal (2) | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain, trees and mountain obscuration were factors. |
| Mar 16, 2003 | Perry, GA | N4137T | Fatal (1) | substantial | The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/terrain clearance. |
| Sep 26, 2002 | GATESVILLE, TX | N382MR | Incident | substantial | The loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain. |
| Aug 07, 2001 | FALCON, CO | N3338P | Serious (2) | destroyed |
the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of right engine power. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons…the pilot's failure to abort the takeoff following a loss of right engine power. A factor was the loss of right engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| Nov 30, 2000 | ENGLEWOOD, CO | N3043T | Incident | substantial | the failure of the nose landing gear to fully extend due to a bent extension rod. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | ENSENADA, MX | N269WP | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |