# NTSB investigations: Cessna 320

A list on [Cessna 320](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

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- [NTSB CEN20LA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA256.md): Cessna 320 · Round Rock, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 1, 2020 · N19AS · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance that led to a loss of engine power due to a failed left engine magneto, the pilot’s improper application of single engine emergency procedures, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane which resulted in a collision with trees.
- [NTSB CEN10LA567](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA567.md): Cessna 320 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 2010 · N56VP · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear push-pull rod.
- [NTSB LAX06CA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06CA171.md): Cessna 320 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 14, 2006 · N5799X · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain lateral control of the airplane during takeoff.
- [NTSB ANC03LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC03LA053.md): Cessna 320 · McCarthy, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2003 · N5712X · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the left main landing gear during the landing roll for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW02LA265](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA265.md): Cessna 320 · Gatesville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2002 · N382MR · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power to the left engine for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the rough and uneven terrain.
- [NTSB DEN01LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA139.md): Cessna 320 · Falcon, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2001 · N3338P · 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.
- [NTSB LAX96LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA180.md): Cessna 320 · Mammoth Lakes, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1996 · N5752X · Substantial damage
  > the partial failure of the right engine turbocharger wastegate butterfly valve to fully close due to mechanical binding and the low setting of its associated absolute pressure controller. A related factor was the high density altitude which reduced the…
- [NTSB FTW95LA372](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA372.md): Cessna 320 · Gunnison, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1995 · N5720X · Substantial damage
  > Fuel exhaustion induced power loss due to the pilot's failure to refuel. A factor was his disorientation.
- [NTSB LAX93LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA179.md): Cessna 320 · Mesa, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 17, 1993 · N5711X · Substantial damage
  > the separation of the steering spring from the steering yoke assembly due to inadequate installation. A factor in the accident was inadequate maintenance on the aircraft.
- [NTSB ATL92LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA180.md): Cessna 320 · Darlington, SC · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 14, 1992 · N5754X · Substantial damage
  > The improper servicing of the airplane with contaminated fuel by the owner pilot.
- [NTSB FTW90FA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA171.md): Cessna 320 · Center, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1990 · N377S · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain minimum control speed (VMC) and lack of qualification/training in multi-engine aircraft, which resulted in loss of aircraft control. A factor related to the accident was: failure of the left engine turbocharger, which resulted…
- [NTSB MKC90FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA019.md): Cessna 320 · Nebraska City, NE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 1989 · N5725X · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the flight into IFR conditions and the failure to maintain adequate alittude. Factors related to the accident were the pilot's over confidence in his ability and the lack of instrument flight experience.
- [NTSB MIA87FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA87FA041.md): Cessna 320 · Panama City, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 2, 1986 · N1FD · Destroyed
  > While executing an ILS approach with aircraft radios that were not operating properly and using a hand held transceiver, the right engine failed due to a broken fuel pressure sensor wire, and the pilot lost control of the aircraft in IMC conditions and…
- [NTSB CHI86FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI86FA041.md): Cessna 320 · Ada, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 6, 1985 · N5755X · Destroyed
  > The pilot overflew a planned intermediate stop before running low on fuel. He was unable to find the airport he was being vectored to & attempted to land in a plowed field during dark conditions. As the aircraft passed over powerlines the aircraft was…
- [NTSB MKC85LA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA061.md): Cessna 320 · Lee'S Summit, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 17, 1985 · N5704X · Substantial damage
  > When plt lowered landing gear he did not get a safe indication. Gear appeared to be down and warning horn did not sound when throttles were retarded; however, nose gear collapsed during landing roll. Examination of system did not reveal reason for collapse…
- [NTSB LAX82AA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82AA235.md): Cessna 320B · San Jose, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Final report · Jun 26, 1982 · N510BC · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The C-172M had departed reid-hillview arpt (6 mi east) & improperly entered a right downwind for rwy 30R at San Jose. The C-320B had executed a go-around from rwy 30R due to other traffic & was in a climbing turn also entering downwind for rwy 30R. The C-320B…
- [NTSB SEA78FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA057.md): Cessna 320 · Anaconda, MT · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Aug 18, 1978 · N24P · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC78FCG57](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FCG57.md): Cessna 320 · Olathe, KS · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1978 · N5731X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FTE81](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTE81.md): Cessna 320 · Montrose, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 30, 1978 · N5735X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI78FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78FA071-201250.md): Cessna 320 · Milwaukee, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1977 · N5719X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FUQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUQ01.md): Cessna 320 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1976 · N5740X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX78FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA074-201338.md): Cessna 320 · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 13, 1976 · N5205X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX76FUQ26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX76FUQ26.md): Cessna 320A · Granada Hills, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 5, 1976 · N3011R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76RKT51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76RKT51.md): Cessna 320 · Stella Maris, Burkina Faso · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Feb 2, 1976 · N5723X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76FTE14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76FTE14.md): Cessna 320 · Steamboat Spgs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 6, 1975 · N5729X · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX75FUG38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75FUG38.md): Cessna 320 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1975 · N5739X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC75FGM22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC75FGM22.md): Cessna 320 · Washington, PA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 17, 1975 · N5716X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74FHJ33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74FHJ33.md): Cessna 320 · Shelter Island, NY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 21, 1974 · N5723X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74AD030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD030.md): Cessna 320 · Spanish Fork, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1973 · N5204X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73FTE85](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTE85.md): Cessna 320C · Boulder, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 11, 1973 · N543M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI72FEA29](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEA29.md): Cessna 320 · Franklin, IN · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 12, 1972 · N5776X · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72DTI07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72DTI07.md): Cessna 320 · Philipsburg, MT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 2, 1971 · N5719X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71DVM33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71DVM33.md): Cessna 320 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 3, 1971 · N1222D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC71FDM11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71FDM11.md): Cessna 320 · Sprg Lake Pk, MN · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 9, 1970 · N5783X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA70FKJ31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70FKJ31.md): Cessna 320 · Troy, AL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 4, 1970 · N5775X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA70DWA09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70DWA09.md): Cessna 320 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 13, 1970 · N5777X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70FXT05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70FXT05.md): Cessna 320 · Ephraim, UT · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 10, 1970 · N5719X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0013.md): Cessna 320 · Burleson, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1969 · N5773X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70F0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70F0063.md): Cessna 320 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 8, 1969 · N5759X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70D0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70D0099.md): Cessna 320 · Middleton, WI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 7, 1969 · N5783X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0185.md): Cessna 320 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 16, 1969 · N5204X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0186.md): Cessna 320B · Aspen, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 30, 1969 · N5705X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0037.md): Cessna 320 · Lovington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 10, 1968 · N5724X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0133.md): Cessna 320 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 4, 1967 · N5739X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC68A0045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0045.md): Cessna 320 · Bronx, NY · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1967 · N5709X · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67F0250](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67F0250.md): Cessna 320 · Reno, NV · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1967 · N5799X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA67A0014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0014.md): Cessna 320-1 · Fairview, OR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 15, 1966 · N5760X · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67F0153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0153.md): Cessna 320-1 · Port Aransas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1966 · N5746X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI67F0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67F0003.md): Cessna 320 · Chicago, IL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 18, 1966 · N5783X · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0646](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0646.md): Cessna 320 · Littlefield, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 27, 1966 · N5704X · Substantial damage

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c."mKey" = a.case_mkey
WHERE a.aircraft_model_code IN ('2074502')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320/ntsb

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