How many accidents has the Cessna 320 had?

The NTSB has recorded 89 events involving the Cessna 320: 34 fatal, 7 serious, 7 minor injuries, and 41 incidents with no injuries.

Is the Cessna 320 a safe aircraft?

Safety depends on many factors beyond the aircraft model, including pilot training, maintenance, and weather conditions. The Cessna 320 has 89 NTSB-recorded events. Always review individual reports for context — many events involve pilot error or weather, not aircraft defects.

Cessna 320 Safety Record

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

All Events

Incidents

Minor

Serious

Fatal (81 fatalities)

Date	Location	Reg#	Severity	Damage	Probable Cause
Aug 29, 2021	Windthorst, TX	N222L	Minor	substantial	A forced landing due to a loss of engine power on the right engine for a reason that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 10, 1991	ELKHART, IN	N4695X	Minor	substantial	A FRACTURED LANDING GEAR RETRACTION ASSEMBLY COMPONENT AND THE PILOT'S IMPROPER EMERGENCY PROCEDURE.
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.
Mar 10, 1987	POINT LOOKOUT, MO	N712SF	Minor	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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