Cessna 320 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 1999 | BROOMFIELD, CO | N4127T | Incident | substantial |
A partial loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft…A partial loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing flare/touchdown. |
| May 27, 1998 | ROCKPORT, TX | N986J | Incident | substantial |
The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in th…The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during a go around which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the pilot's lack of experience in the make and model aircraft, his failure to follow the before landing checklist, and his improper use of the powerplant controls. |
| May 01, 1998 | GREYBULL, WY | N3316Q | Incident | substantial | Stress overload failure of the bellcrank assembly of the left landing gear. |
| Feb 27, 1998 | LINCOLN, ME | N6189Q | Incident | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude which resulted in left main landing gear contacting a snowbank during the landing approach. |
| Jul 18, 1997 | W. YELLOWSTONE, MT | N3425Q | Minor | substantial | The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing when asymmetric power was applied. A factor was the crosswind conditions. |
| Oct 18, 1996 | LONGMONT, CO | N430N | Incident | substantial | The partial failure of the fuel control servo, causing an excessive flow/output of fuel to, and flooding of, the right engine. |
| Sep 19, 1996 | WACO, TX | N3020T | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Fac…VFR flight by the pilot into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain sufficient altitude or clearance from the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: inadequate preflight by the pilot, his failure to obtain a weather briefing, darkness, adverse weather conditions, lack of fuel to proceed to an alternate destination, pressure induced on the pilot by an urgent need to get to a real estate license renewal class, and pilot anxiety/depression. |
| Jun 03, 1996 | WINSLOW, ME | N78KA | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into t…the pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather conditions, and his loss of aircraft control, which resulted in an uncontrolled descent into terrain (river). The known icing condition was a related factor. |
| May 15, 1996 | PROVO, UT | N600JR | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
A fuel leak most probably ignited by hot exhaust gases from the leaking right engine manifold exhaust system, the decision by the pilots to operate th…A fuel leak most probably ignited by hot exhaust gases from the leaking right engine manifold exhaust system, the decision by the pilots to operate the aircraft with knowledge of the fuel leak, and the pilot-in-command's failure to maintain adequate clearance with the lake surface. |
| Apr 28, 1996 | MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | N5752X | Incident | substantial |
the partial failure of the right engine turbocharger wastegate butterfly valve to fully close due to mechanical binding and the low setting of its ass…the partial failure of the right engine turbocharger wastegate butterfly valve to fully close due to mechanical binding and the low setting of its associated absolute pressure controller. A related factor was the high density altitude which reduced the engine's ability to produce adequate manifold pressure. |
| Aug 23, 1995 | GUNNISON, CO | N5720X | Minor | substantial | FUEL EXHAUSTION INDUCED POWER LOSS DUE TO THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO REFUEL. A FACTOR WAS HIS DISORIENTATION. |
| Aug 28, 1994 | HOOD RIVER, OR | N9833L | Serious (1) | substantial | The pilot's failure to insure that the fuel selector was in the proper position which resulted in fuel starvation. |
| Aug 16, 1994 | WAYNESBORO, PA | N85WM | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A …The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/spin and his lack of qualification to conduct flight in type aircraft. A factor is the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. |
| May 28, 1994 | BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV | N3472Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN TERRAIN CLEARANCE WHILE MANEUVERING DURING A LOW LEVEL AERIAL MAPPING FLIGHT. A FACTOR WAS THE BOX CANYON. |
| Feb 09, 1994 | GOSHEN, IN | N618X | Fatal (1) | substantial |
the pilot-in-command's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were ice on the windshield and the pilot-in-commands visual …the pilot-in-command's continued operation with known deficiencies in equipment. Factors were ice on the windshield and the pilot-in-commands visual outlook not possible. |
| Oct 30, 1993 | SPIRIT LAKE, ID | N3057T | Incident | substantial | THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN AIRSPEED. THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL WAS A FACTOR. |
| May 28, 1993 | ANCHORAGE, AK | N4198T | Incident | substantial |
AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, OVERHEATING OF THE BATTERY, OVERDRIVE (OVERTORQUE) OF THE …AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, OVERHEATING OF THE BATTERY, OVERDRIVE (OVERTORQUE) OF THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM, A DISCONNECT OF THE EMERGENCY EXTENSION SYSTEM, AND A SUSBSEQUENT COLLAPSE OF THE MAIN GEAR WHEN IT COULD NOT BE LOCKED IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. |
| Apr 21, 1993 | NO. LITTLE ROCK, AR | N3057T | Incident | substantial | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO FOLLOW THE CHECKLIST. A FACTOR WAS THE POPPED CIRCUIT BREAKER |
| Apr 17, 1993 | MESA, AZ | N5711X | Incident | substantial |
the separation of the steering spring from the steering yoke assembly due to inadequate installation. A factor in the accident was inadequate mainten…the separation of the steering spring from the steering yoke assembly due to inadequate installation. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance on the aircraft. |
| Sep 24, 1992 | LOWELL, ID | N9811L | Incident | destroyed |
RAM INDUCTION AIR STARVATION OF BOTH ENGINES AND INABILITY OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO CLEAR TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO T…RAM INDUCTION AIR STARVATION OF BOTH ENGINES AND INABILITY OF THE PILOT IN COMMAND TO CLEAR TREES DURING THE FORCED LANDING. FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO THE ACCIDENT WERE LOW CEILINGS AND TREES. |
| Sep 14, 1992 | DARLINGTON, SC | N5754X | Incident | substantial | THE IMPROPER SERVICING OF THE AIRPLANE WITH CONTAMINATED FUEL BY THE OWNER PILOT. |
| Aug 09, 1992 | NOVATO, CA | N3014R | Incident | substantial | THE LOCKED LEFT BRAKE ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE MISSING BRAKE RETAINING CLIPS. |
| Jun 18, 1992 | AZTEC, NM | N3307Q | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER TO FEATHER AND INOPERATIVE GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE POWER LOSS DUE TO CON…FAILURE OF THE RIGHT PROPELLER TO FEATHER AND INOPERATIVE GEAR RETRACTION SYSTEM. FACTORS WERE THE HIGH DENSITY ALTITUDE AND THE POWER LOSS DUE TO CONNECTING ROD FAILURE. |
| Oct 06, 1991 | GADSDEN, AL | N4726X | Minor | substantial |
FUEL STARVATION DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL LINE INSTALLATIONS, AN INOPERATIVE FUEL BOOST PUMP, AND INCORRECT PILOT PROCEDURE. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WA…FUEL STARVATION DUE TO INCORRECT FUEL LINE INSTALLATIONS, AN INOPERATIVE FUEL BOOST PUMP, AND INCORRECT PILOT PROCEDURE. A FACTOR IN THIS ACCIDENT WAS THE PILOT'S INTENTIONAL OPERATION WITH A KNOWN FUEL SYSTEM DEFICIENCY. |
| Jul 08, 1991 | RENO, NV | N3011T | Incident | substantial | THE FATIGUE FAILURE OF THE PROPELLER FEATHERING COUNTER WEIGHT CLAMP ASSEMBLY. |