Lancair 320 Safety Record

Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 8 events recorded from 1991 to 2025.

8

All Events

2

Incidents

2

Minor

1

Serious

3

Fatal (4 fatalities)

Date Location Reg# Severity Damage Probable Cause
Oct 25, 2023 Manitowoc, WI N320P Fatal (1) substantial
The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from trees…

The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions and failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain during an unapproved instrument approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight weather planning.

Jul 31, 1997 DILLON, CO N360GB Fatal (2) destroyed
the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain …

the pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation, VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) conditions, and failure to maintain sufficient altitude/clearance from terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: low ceiling, rain, and high/mountainous terrain.

Aug 08, 1996 FOND DU LAC, WI N320L Fatal (1) destroyed
the fatigue in the propeller flange with soft material and oversized lightening holes. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the …

the fatigue in the propeller flange with soft material and oversized lightening holes. A factor was the pilot's inability to maintain control of the aircraft due to the exceeded weight and balance which led to a stall/spin.

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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