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 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 |