Cessna 320 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 89 events recorded from 1982 to 2026.

89

All Events

41

Incidents

7

Minor

7

Serious

34

Fatal (81 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
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 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.

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.

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.
May 24, 1988 SAN ANGELO, TX N73AT Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Dec 02, 1986 PANAMA CITY, FL N1FD Serious (1) destroyed Investigation pending
Jun 06, 1983 MINDEN, NE N26972 Serious (1) substantial Investigation pending
Disclaimer: This data is sourced from the NTSB Aviation Accident Database. NTSB events reflect reported accidents and incidents and do not necessarily indicate a defect in the aircraft type. Many events involve pilot error, weather conditions, maintenance issues, or other factors unrelated to the aircraft design. This information is provided for research purposes only — consult official NTSB reports for complete details.
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