Cessna 320D Safety Record
Complete NTSB accident and incident history. 16 events recorded from 1982 to 2012.
| Date | Location | Reg# | Severity | Damage | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Jul 04, 1988 | MAMMOTH LAKES, CA | N9HS | Fatal (4) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 18, 1986 | VAN NUYS, CA | N320SD | Fatal (6) | destroyed | Investigation pending |
| May 27, 1982 | CHANDLER, AZ | N4167T | Fatal (8) | destroyed | 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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