# FAA incident reports: Cessna 320C

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

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

- [Incident 20100930048959I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20100930048959I.md): Cessna 320C · Corona, CA · Sep 30, 2010 · N3056T · Minor damage
  > Aircraft departed cno going to ajo. Upon placing the gear handle in the down position, electrical power was lost and there was no green landing gear light. Pilot manually cranked the gear down until the crank stopped. He still had no green landing gear light.…
- [Incident 20080814842879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080814842879I.md): Cessna 320C · Fort Worth, TX · Aug 14, 2008 · N740HT · Minor damage
  > (-23) On August 14, 2008 at 1338 (l), a CE-320, N740HT, owned by [privacy data omitted] and operated by [privacy data omitted] had a right main ger collapse at Fort Worth mecham airport after landing on a VFR flight with VFR weather conditions prevailing. No…
- [Accident 20070413006129A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20070413006129A.md): Cessna 320C · Mc Kinney, TX · Apr 13, 2007 · N3022T · Substantial damage
  > (-23) At 1459 local, N3022T was cleared for touch and gos on R17 (gear down and locked and green, nose wheel down, normal in mirror). After touch down PIC announced he would retract flaps, prior to flaps retracting, of which they did not, PIC announced…
- [Incident 20060409008999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20060409008999I.md): Cessna 320C · Bismarck, ND · Apr 9, 2006 · N3026T · Minor damage
  > (-23) The owner/pilot reported that after departing Bismarck, ND on a VFR flight with himself and 4 passengers onboard he experienced an electrical system failure. On returning to the airport the electrical system momentarily began functioning. At this point…
- [Incident 20010325006529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20010325006529I.md): Cessna 320C · Roseburg, OR · Mar 25, 2001 · N3006T · Minor damage
  > (-23) During cruise flight the a/c electrical system failed causing loss of radio navigation and communication. The pilot diverted to Roseburg airport and landed after lowering the landing gear manually. On rollout the a/c started to turn to the left as the…
- [Incident 20001201031509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20001201031509I.md): Cessna 320C · Denver, CO · Dec 1, 2000 · N3043T · Minor damage
  > (-23) N3043T advised tower of gear problem on initail contact. Made low pass on rwy 35R. Mose gear did not appear down. The a/c requested to land rwy 35L. Landed and the nose gear collapsed on landing. The a/c came to a stop 2800 ft down rwy 35L.
- [Accident 19960919031369A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960919031369A.md): Cessna 320C · Waco, TX · Sep 19, 1996 · N3020T · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > No fuel at airport. Low on fuel. Indicates departed into foggy night. Fuel exhausted glided into ground impact. (-23) on September 19, 1996, at approximately 0515 CDT, a Cessna (CE-320-C) was destroyed upon impact with terrain near Waco, Texas. The aircraft…
- [Accident 19960603012389A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960603012389A.md): Cessna 320C · Winslow, ME · Jun 3, 1996 · N78KA · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Aircraft was issued climb to FL180, transponder and communications lost, located in river.
- [Accident 19940816021609A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19940816021609A.md): Cessna 320C · Waynesboro, PA · Aug 16, 1994 · N85WM · Destroyed · 4 fatal
  > Lost control in IMC. Struck house and burned. Was unable to pass eml IFR test. Lacked recent MEL IFR flying time.
- [Accident 19931030042269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19931030042269A.md): Cessna 320C · Spirit Lake, ID · Oct 30, 1993 · N3057T · Substantial damage
  > Reported aircraft dropped on flare. Impact was hard. Veered off strip. Struck a dirt bank.
- [Accident 19930421012999A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19930421012999A.md): Cessna 320C · North Little Ro, AR · Apr 21, 1993 · N3057T · Substantial damage
  > Made go around put gear up. Put handle down for landing. Failed to check. Landed gear up. Circuit breaker popped.
- [Incident 19920825038229I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19920825038229I.md): Cessna 320C · Martinsburg, WV · Aug 25, 1992 · N85WM · Minor damage
  > Unable to lower nose gear. Landed with nose gear retracted.
- [Incident 19910911048559I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910911048559I.md): Cessna 320C · Monahans, TX · Sep 11, 1991 · N3020T · Minor damage
  > Pilot failed to lower landing gear and landed gear up.
- [Accident 19910708026669A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910708026669A.md): Cessna 320C · Reno, NV · Jul 8, 1991 · N3011T · Substantial damage
  > Loud bang on takeoff roll. Aborted and returned to ramp. Propeller counterweight clamp failed. Clamp hit fuselage.
- [Incident 19910307019429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19910307019429I.md): Cessna 320C · Baton Rouge, LA · Mar 7, 1991 · N1887 · Minor damage
  > Lost electrical power. Lowered gear manually. Left main gear collapsed on landing rollout.
- [Incident 19900922059399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900922059399I.md): Cessna 320C · Greenville, MS · Sep 22, 1990 · N314D · Minor damage
  > Unable to get nose gear down and get safe light. Landed gear up.
- [Accident 19891106044559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19891106044559A.md): Cessna 320C · Hayward, CA · Nov 6, 1989 · N3018T · Substantial damage
  > Inexperienced in type and concerned about runway length cut power too soon on final and stall landed short.
- [Incident 19890803052979I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890803052979I.md): Cessna 320C · Rapid City, SD · Aug 3, 1989 · N3041T · Minor damage
  > Unable to lower gear. Pilot landed with gear up. Cause of gear malfunction under investigation.
- [Accident 19890722025379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890722025379A.md): Cessna 320C · St Clair, MO · Jul 22, 1989 · N314D · Substantial damage
  > Gear collapsed on landing roll. Defective squat switch allowed gear to retract on demand. No mechanical causes.
- [Accident 19860712032249A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860712032249A.md): Cessna 320C · Cedar City, UT · Jul 12, 1986 · N3030T · Substantial damage
  > Engines lost power in pattern. Pilot elected emergency landing. Failed to lean mixture at high density altitude.
- [Incident 19860711052449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19860711052449I.md): Cessna 320C · San Diego, CA · Jul 11, 1986 · N4078Q · Minor damage
  > Landed long and slid off runway end into grass.
- [Incident 19850130005489I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850130005489I.md): Cessna 320C · Syracuse, NY · Jan 30, 1985 · N3055T
  > Oil pressure problem on left engine. Safe landing. Crankcase vent tube frozen, forced oil out nose crankshaft seal.
- [Accident 19840823043329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840823043329A.md): Cessna 320C · Monterey, CA · Aug 23, 1984 · N7AE · Destroyed · 4 fatal
  > Departed at night on special VFR with no IFR rating. Lost control and stalled. Rolled and impacted a slope inverted
- [Incident 19840413022369I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840413022369I.md): Cessna 320 · Dallas, TX · Apr 13, 1984 · N322C · Minor damage
  > Unable to extend gear on maintenance test flight. Landed nose gear up. Nose gear door jammed. Not connected.
- [Accident 19840105001319A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840105001319A.md): Cessna 320C · Provo, UT · Jan 5, 1984 · N3037T · Destroyed
  > Lost control trying to land from an ILS approach in below mininium visibility. Crashed into a ice covered lake.
- [Incident 19820909056179I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820909056179I.md): Cessna 320C · Stillwater, OK · Sep 9, 1982 · N91FC · Minor damage
  > Lost electric power retracting gear on go-around. Manually extended gear collapsed landing. Bad alternator.
- [Accident 19820227005789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820227005789A.md): Cessna 320C · Sacramento, CA · Feb 27, 1982 · N14MC · Substantial damage
  > Left gear collapsed on taxi for takeoff. Found bent push pull rod. Had unsafe gear prior flight. Had checked ok.
- [Accident 19801130090709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801130090709A.md): Cessna 320C · Marysville, WA · Nov 30, 1980 · N9RT · Destroyed · 1 fatal
  > Erratic flight path on IFR approach. Disoriented pilot lost control. Had recently purchased airplane.
- [Incident 19801005072899I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19801005072899I.md): Cessna 320C · Friday Harbor, WA · Oct 5, 1980 · N3031T · Minor damage
  > Pilot actuated landing gear and flaps at same time for landing. Landed gear up.
- [Incident 19800403047339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19800403047339I.md): Cessna 320C · Casper, WY · Apr 3, 1980 · N3006T · Minor damage
  > Engine fire caused by shorted generator leads. Landed without incident.
- [Incident 19790505025769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19790505025769I.md): Cessna 320 · Rhinelander, WI · May 5, 1979 · N3062T · Minor damage
  > Nose gear could not be extended due to broken aft drive tube.
- [Accident 19781102039139A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781102039139A.md): Cessna 320D · Portland, IN · Nov 2, 1978 · N3166T · Substantial damage
- [Incident 19781030027799I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19781030027799I.md): Cessna 320 · Flagstaff, AZ · Oct 30, 1978 · N265JG · Minor damage
  > Propeller blade left the hub at 50 ft on takeoff. 987 hours since prop overhaul.
- [Incident 19780807050519I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780807050519I.md): Cessna 320 · Newark, NJ · Aug 7, 1978 · N3039T
  > Ran off runway after right engine quit. Found dirty air filter.
- [Accident 19780731038109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780731038109A.md): Cessna 320D · West Chicago, IL · Jul 31, 1978 · N3021T · Substantial damage
- [Incident 19780124007889I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19780124007889I.md): Cessna 320 · Burbank, CA · Jan 24, 1978 · N3034T · Minor damage
  > Pilot failed to put gear down before landing.
- [Accident 19770506027759A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770506027759A.md): Cessna 320C · Wells, NV · May 6, 1977 · N3044T · Destroyed
  > Acft struck rising trrn drng plts attmp to rvrs course.
- [Accident 19770420016049A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19770420016049A.md): Cessna 320C · Osborne, KS · Apr 20, 1977 · N48325 · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19750409008749A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19750409008749A.md): Cessna 320D · Chico, CA · Apr 9, 1975 · N3065T · Substantial damage
- [Accident 19740927032539A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19740927032539A.md): Cessna 320C · Natchez, MS · Sep 27, 1974 · N3005T · Destroyed
  > Witness rptd wx deteriorated to clg abt 150FT vis less than 1/2 mi. Acft on rtrn apch.
- [Accident 19730824027259A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730824027259A.md): Cessna 320D · Seguin, TX · Aug 24, 1973 · N3015T · Destroyed
  > Flt to charge bat. Demo plt feath r eng restrt ok un restart l eng. Gr dwn un cont flt-crash lndd.
- [Accident 19730220003549A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19730220003549A.md): Cessna 320C · Ogden, UT · Feb 20, 1973 · N3017T · Substantial damage
  > Taxying under ground control. Obstruction unmarked and unlit. Pilot not advised.

## The whole list in SQL

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

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2074510')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

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

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