Cessna 320 Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 16, 2006 | Wimauma, FL | N227DG | Fatal (1) | destroyed | Pilot's inadequate preflight planning and exceeding the weight and balance limitations of the airplane. |
| 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. |
| Oct 14, 2000 | ENSENADA, MX | N269WP | Fatal (6) | — | Investigation pending |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 07, 1988 | ATWOOD, KS | N320DB | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| Jul 04, 1988 | MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | N9HS | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1986 | VAN NUYS, CA | N320SD | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |