Cessna 320 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 08, 1991 | WASHINGTON, IN | N6158Q | Incident | substantial |
EXCEEDING THE AIRCRAFT'S PROPER DESCENT RATE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE INOPERATIVE RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS, PROPER ALIG…EXCEEDING THE AIRCRAFT'S PROPER DESCENT RATE BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE INOPERATIVE RUNWAY EDGE LIGHTS, PROPER ALIGNMENT NOT ATTAINED, IMPROPERLY PLANNED APPROACH, AND INADEQUATE FACILITY MAINTENANCE. |
| Mar 13, 1991 | GORMAN, CA | N3302Q | Fatal (3) | destroyed |
VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TE…VFR FLIGHT INTO INSTRUMENT METEOROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (IMC) BY THE PILOT, AND HIS FAILURE TO MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT ALTITUDE/CLEARANCE FROM MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE TERRAIN AND WEATHER CONDITIONS. |
| Jan 24, 1991 | MIDDLETON, WI | N4112T | Incident | substantial |
THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLLOUT DUE TO EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A SNOWBANK ADJACENT TO …THE MAIN LANDING GEAR COLLAPSED DURING LANDING ROLLOUT DUE TO EXTREME COLD TEMPERATURES. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS A SNOWBANK ADJACENT TO THE RUNWAY. |
| Jan 10, 1991 | ELKHART, IN | N4695X | Minor | substantial | A FRACTURED LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ASSEMBLY COMPONENT AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE. |
| Aug 30, 1990 | CENTER, TX | N377S | Fatal (1) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC) AND LACK OF QUALIFICATION/TRAINING IN MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIR…THE PILOT'S FAILURE TO MAINTAIN MINIMUM CONTROL SPEED (VMC) AND LACK OF QUALIFICATION/TRAINING IN MULTI-ENGINE AIRCRAFT, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF AIRCRAFT CONTROL. A FACTOR RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WAS: FAILURE OF THE LEFT ENGINE TURBOCHARGER, WHICH RESULTED IN LOSS OF POWER IN THE LEFT ENGINE. |
| Nov 06, 1989 | HAYWARD, CA | N3018T | Incident | substantial |
FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK O…FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO ATTAIN THE PROPER TOUCHDOWN POINT AND HIS IMPROPER FLARE FOR LANDING. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE: THE PILOT'S LACK OF EXPERIENCE IN THE MAKE AND MODEL OF AIRCRAFT, AND COMPANY INDUCED PRESSURE. |
| Oct 28, 1989 | NEBRASKA CITY, NE | N5725X | Fatal (2) | destroyed |
THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALITTUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE TH…THE PILOT'S DECISION TO CONTINUE THE FLIGHT INTO IFR CONDITIONS AND THE FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE ALITTUDE. FACTORS RELATED TO THE ACCIDENT WERE THE PILOT'S OVER CONFIDENCE IN HIS ABILITY AND THE LACK OF INSTRUMENT FLIGHT EXPERIENCE. |
| Jul 22, 1989 | ST. CLAIR, MO | N314D | Incident | substantial | THE LANDING GEAR RETRACTION/EXTENTION SYSTEM FAILED FOR UNDETERMINED REASON. |
| May 01, 1989 | WIXOM, MI | N132BC | Minor | destroyed | PILOT'S INATTENTION TO THE FUEL SYSTEM DURING PREFLIGHT AND INADEQUATE FUEL SYSTEM MONITORING THROUGHOUT THE FLIGHT. |
| Feb 17, 1989 | MELROSE, FL | N3488Q | Fatal (2) | destroyed | THE FAILURE OF THE PILOT TO COMPLY PROMPTLY WITH ATC INSTRUCTIONS AND HIS LOSS OF CONTROL DUE TO SPATIAL DISORIENTATION. |
| Aug 08, 1988 | SPRINGFIELD, IL | N222L | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 07, 1988 | ATWOOD, KS | N320DB | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1988 | MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | N9HS | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 24, 1988 | SAN ANGELO, TX | N73AT | Serious (1) | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 25, 1987 | BERMUDA DUNES, CA | N44RM | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 24, 1987 | BANNING, CA | N3322Q | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Mar 10, 1987 | POINT LOOKOUT, MO | N712SF | Minor | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Dec 02, 1986 | PANAMA CITY, FL | N1FD | Serious (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 12, 1986 | CEDAR CITY, UT | N3030T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| Jul 02, 1986 | COMPTON, CA | N4153T | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1986 | VAN NUYS, CA | N320SD | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Dec 06, 1985 | ADA, OH | N5755X | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 15, 1985 | RAPID CITY, SD | N90HC | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Apr 14, 1985 | ATHENS, LA | N3RU | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Feb 17, 1985 | LEE'S SUMMIT, MO | N5704X | Incident | substantial | Investigation pending |