# Cessna 320D - Type: Aircraft model (FAA registry) - Registry code: 2074512 - Manufacturer (registry): CESSNA - Model: 320D - Aircraft type: Fixed wing multi engine - Engines: 2 - Seats: 6 - Data sheet: TCDS 3A25 - Registered aircraft: 30 - Page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320d ## ADs that may apply - [AD 2023-09-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-09-09): Exhaust Turbine System (Recip) · Aerostar PA-60-600 (Aerostar 600), PA-60-601 (Aerostar 601), PA-60-601P (Aerostar 601P) and 292 more. Effective Jul 17, 2023 - [AD 2023-10-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2023-10-02): Indicating/Recording System, Navigation · Boeing 18, 23, 35 and 1,060 more. Effective May 26, 2023 - [AD 2022-03-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2022-03-15): Fuel Quantity Indicator · Garmin G3X Touch Electronic Flight Instrument System (STC SA01899WI). Effective Mar 21, 2022 - [AD 2016-17-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-17-08): Elevator Tab Control System · Textron 310, 310A, 310B and 46 more. Effective Sep 12, 2016 - [AD 2014-03-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-03-03): Placards and Markings · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 37 more. Effective Apr 7, 2014 - [AD 2005-18-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-18-20): "FASTprop" propeller de-icers · Hartzell PHC-C3YF-1RF/F8468A(B,K)-8R constant speed propeller (STC SA00718LA or 17 others). Effective Oct 14, 2005 - [AD 2004-25-16 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-25-16-R1): Fuel regulator shutoff valve · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 64 more. Effective Jun 20, 2005 - [AD 2005-01-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-01-19): Mode S transponders · GARMIN International GTX 330D, GTX 330, GTX 33D and 830 more. Effective Feb 23, 2005 - [AD 2004-21-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-21-05): B-Seires Combustion Heaters · Bombardier CL-215-1A10, CL-215-6B11 (CL-215T Variant), CL-215-6B11 (CL-415 Variant) and 41 more. Effective Nov 19, 2004 - [AD 98-21-21 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-21-21-R1): Electric Inflatable Door Seals · Cessna 17-30, 17-30A, 17-31 and 267 more. Effective May 1, 2000 - [AD 2000-01-16](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-01-16): Exhaust System · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 28 more. Effective Feb 15, 2000 - [AD 98-25-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-25-02): Top-mounted Antenna · Bell Helicopter Textron Canada 407, 172, 172A and 243 more. Effective Dec 22, 1998 - [AD 96-12-22](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-12-22): Full Flow Engine Oil Adapter · Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker, 120, 140 and 361 more. Effective Jul 31, 1996 - [AD 90-02-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-02-13): Main Landing Gear · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 40 more. Effective Feb 5, 1990 - [AD 87-21-02 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-21-02-R1): Fuel Filler Openings · Cessna 310D, 310E, 310F and 41 more. Effective Jun 16, 1989 - [AD 70-03-04 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/70-03-04-R1): Turbosupercharger Turbine Housing · Cessna 320D, 320E, 320F and 8 more. Effective Mar 28, 1987 - [AD 76-08-02 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/76-08-02-R2): Wing Tip Nose Cap · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 41 more. Effective Jan 31, 1983 - [AD 72-14-08 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/72-14-08-R1): Flexible Hose Assemblies · Cessna 310, 310A, 310B and 33 more. Effective Sep 4, 1981 - [AD 75-11-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-11-01): Fuel Lines · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 5 more. Effective Mar 22, 1976 - [AD 73-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/73-07-07): Fuel Hoses & Electrical Wiring Chafing · Cessna 310C, 310D, 310E and 19 more. Effective Apr 6, 1973 - [AD 71-09-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/71-09-01): Nacelle Electrical Failures · Cessna 320, 320-1, 320A and 5 more. Effective Apr 23, 1971 - [AD 69-14-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/69-14-01): Fuel Starvation · Cessna 310G, 310H, 310I and 22 more Historical (superseded or no longer in force): AD 2016-07-24 ## NTSB investigations (56, newest 10) From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [NTSB WPR18FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18FA186), Jun 28, 2018: Cessna 320 (N320MF), Eagle Mountain, UT, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack and the airplane experiencing an aerodynamic stall at too low an altitude to recover. - [NTSB WPR12FA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12FA164), Apr 12, 2012: Cessna 320D (N32EG), Green River, WY, destroyed, 1 fatal. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB WPR09FA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA258), May 23, 2009: Cessna 320D (N320KP), Fallon, NV, substantial damage, 4 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot’s inadequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB DFW08FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA237), Sep 28, 2008: Cessna 320D (N4165T), Collinsville, OK, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The crews' failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall close to the ground. - [NTSB FTW03LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA150), May 15, 2003: Cessna 320-D (N4111T), EL Paso, TX, destroyed. Probable cause: 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… - [NTSB SEA03FA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA03FA165), Apr 17, 2003: Cessna 320D (N4178T), Mazama, WA, substantial damage, 2 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain while maneuvering. Mountainous terrain, trees and mountain obscuration were factors. - [NTSB ATL03FA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA062), Mar 16, 2003: Cessna 320D (N4137T), Perry, GA, substantial damage, 1 fatal. Probable cause: The pilot continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain altitude/terrain clearance. - [NTSB DEN99LA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA054), Mar 16, 1999: Cessna 320D (N4127T), Broomfield, CO, substantial damage. Probable cause: A partial loss of power on the left engine for undetermined reasons. A factor was the pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the aircraft during landing flare/touchdown. - [NTSB FTW98LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA201), May 1, 1998: Cessna 320D (N3316Q), Greybull, WY, substantial damage. Probable cause: Stress overload failure of the bellcrank assembly of the left landing gear. - [NTSB ANC93FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC93FA070), May 28, 1993: Cessna 320 (N4198T), Anchorage, AK, substantial damage. Probable cause: AN UNDETERMINED FAILURE THAT RESULTED IN AN OVERVOLTAGE CONDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, OVERHEATING OF THE BATTERY, OVERDRIVE (OVERTORQUE) OF THE LANDING GEAR EXTENSION SYSTEM, A DISCONNECT OF… All 56: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320d/ntsb ## FAA accident and incident reports (75, newest 10) From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model. - [Incident 20260119000339I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260119000339I), Jan 19, 2026: Cessna 320D (N3325Q), Flagstaff, AZ, Minor damage. On January 19, 2026, a pilot was conducting a series of touch-and-go landings on runway 3 at Flagstaff, AZ airport under VFR conditions with clear skies and… - [Incident 20200510007449I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200510007449I), May 10, 2020: Cessna 320D (N372J), Pendleton, OR, Minor damage. During rollout, the pilot applied brakes and the right main landing gear collapsed. The aircraft right wing contacted the ground and the aircraft departed the… - [Incident 20200426005389I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200426005389I), Apr 26, 2020: Cessna 320D (N4189T), Lawrenceville, GA, Minor damage. Extend the landing gear using the normal method around 135 mph. Never received a green light ( this aircraft only has one green light and will only illuminate… - [Accident 20180628008729A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180628008729A), Jun 28, 2018: Cessna 320D (N320MF), Fairfield, UT, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On June 28, 2018 N320MF, a CE-320-D was performing aerial photography west of lake mountain near Fairfield, UT. According to radar data provided by TRACON, the… - [Accident 20120412006709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120412006709A), Apr 12, 2012: Cessna 320D (N32EG), Green River, WY, Destroyed, 1 fatal. On 04/12/2012, at approximately 2030 hrs MDT, N32EG, a Cessna model 320D aircraft was destroyed when it impacted terrain southwest of Green River, WY. The sole… - [Accident 20090522013509A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090522013509A), May 22, 2009: Cessna 320D (N320KP), Fallon, NV, Destroyed, 4 fatal. (-23) Cessna 320D, N320KP, impacted terrain during landing. The airplane was destroyed by impact forces and post crash fire. The flight departed fresno,… - [Incident 20090202000999I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20090202000999I), Feb 2, 2009: Cessna 320D (N320CW), Seaside, OR, Minor damage. On February 2, 2009 the pilot landed at Seaside airport with landing gear retracted. The pilot admitted leaving the landing gear handle in the up position when… - [Incident 20081119851329I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20081119851329I), Nov 19, 2008: Cessna 320D (N120GC), Houston, TX, Minor damage. (-23) On 11/19/2008, N120GC, CE-320D, landed gear up. Pilot reported that he experienced an electrical failure, tried to extend gear manually but had no… - [Accident 20080928846599A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080928846599A), Sep 28, 2008: Cessna 320D (N4165T), Collinsville, OK, Destroyed, 2 fatal. (-23) N4165T departed airmen Acres (OK93) at approx 1137 CST on runway 35. Aircraft continued north for approx .5 miles and started a return to the airfield.… - [Incident 20080220013839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20080220013839I), Feb 20, 2008: Cessna 320D (N4123T), Cedar Key, FL, Minor damage. (-23) N4123T, a privately owned and operated Cessna 320 was on a second cross country landing following landing gear maintenance. Upon landing at Cedar Key,… All 75: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320d/incidents ## Complete lists - aircraft: 30, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320d/aircraft - ads: 23, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320d/ads - incidents: 75, https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-320d/incidents --- From OpenAirDocs.org, an independent open copy of FAA data. Only the Federal Register edition on govinfo.gov is the official legal text of an AD.