# NTSB investigations: Beech C35

A list on [Beech C35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-c35.md).

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

Page 1 of 5 · 241 investigations

- [NTSB CEN25LA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA347.md): Beech C35 · Lakeview, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 26, 2025 · N655D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s fuel system mismanagement which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR23LA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA283.md): Beech C35 · Rock Springs, WY · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2023 · N620D · Substantial damage
  > Maintenance personnel’s failure to properly secure the propeller pitch control rod castellated nut hardware, which resulted in an in-flight failure of the pitch control bearing and subsequent loss of engine RPM and thrust.
- [NTSB ERA23LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA166.md): Beech C35 · Cleveland, TN · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 16, 2023 · N8702 · Substantial damage
  > The retraction of the landing gear after landing for unknown reasons.
- [NTSB ERA22LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22LA074.md): Beech C35 · Perry, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 23, 2021 · N2033D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and collision with a parked airplane.
- [NTSB WPR19FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA150.md): Beech 35 · Melba, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 19, 2019 · N1888D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to the effects of alcohol and antidepressant medication.
- [NTSB CEN17FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA364.md): Beech C35 · Camden, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N5958C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…
- [NTSB CEN16FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA086.md): Beech C35 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N2025D · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing…
- [NTSB CEN15LA436](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA436.md): Beech C35 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2015 · N1990D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel system.
- [NTSB ERA15FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA313.md): Beech C35 · Hicksville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N5946C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay turning toward a suitable runway once he realized that an engine failure had occurred, which resulted in his having inadequate altitude to glide to a suitable runway, and the New York terminal radar approach control…
- [NTSB CEN11LA491](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA491.md): Beech C35 · Medina, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 2011 · N1883D · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation due to an age-related failure of the engine-driven fuel pump. Also causal was the failure of the maintenance facility to overhaul the fuel pump and the failure of the operator to ensure that the pump was…
- [NTSB CEN11LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA173.md): Cessna 402 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 2011 · N5802C · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear system for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR11FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA047.md): Beech C35 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA458.md): Beech C35 · Rollinsville, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N8974A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB CEN09CA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA307.md): Beech C35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 19, 2009 · N1945D · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the landing gear due to the mechanic's failure to properly wire the landing gear squat switch.
- [NTSB LAX07CA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA237.md): Beech C35 · Redlands, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 28, 2007 · N8973A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB LAX06LA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA231.md): Beech C35 · Beckwourth, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2006 · N715D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB IAD05LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD05LA082.md): Beech C35 · West Milford, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2005 · N6908 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing, which resulted in a collision with a drainage ditch.
- [NTSB LAX05LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA208.md): Beech C35 · Pasadena, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 18, 2005 · N5813C · Substantial damage
  > a fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due a failure of the electric fuel pump. A factor in the accident was the dark night lighting conditions.
- [NTSB LAX05LA166](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX05LA166.md): Beech C35 · Rancho Santa Fe, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 12, 2005 · N709D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump due to the improper overhaul procedure of the fuel pump by an overhaul facility, and the use of parts that did not meet hardness specification.
- [NTSB SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.
- [NTSB CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX03LA268](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA268.md): Beech C35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N607D · Substantial damage
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB IAD03LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD03LA013.md): Beech C35 · Reedville, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N707D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area, and his failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB SEA02LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02LA159.md): Beech C-35 · Nampa, ID · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 2002 · N1888D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control following an inadvertent opening of the airplane's storm window.
- [NTSB LAX02FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA210.md): Beech C35 · Chambers, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N5856C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.
- [NTSB FTW02LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA065.md): Beech BE-35C · Paris, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 2001 · N1837D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > the failure of the pilot of the other aircraft to maintain adequate visual lookout during taxi.
- [NTSB CHI01FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA247.md): Beech C35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2001 · N35BJ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB LAX01LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA143.md): Beech C35 · Fullerton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2001 · N7MK · Substantial damage
  > The premature retraction of the landing gear and the failure of the CFI to properly supervise the flight.
- [NTSB CHI00LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA055.md): Beech BE-35 · Mokane, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1999 · N2012D · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to make accurate fuel consumption calculations and the pilot's improper emergency procedures for engine re-start. A factor was the ditch.
- [NTSB FTW99LA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA266.md): Beech C35 · Lone Grove, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1999 · N5818C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the fences struck during the takeoff, the tall grass, rising terrain, and a tailwind.
- [NTSB FTW99LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA188.md): Beech C35 · Jonesboro, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1999 · N5BH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors were the prevailing tailwind, and the airplane's over gross weight condition.
- [NTSB NYC99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA027.md): Beech C35 · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N244L · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.
- [NTSB LAX98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA120.md): Beech C35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N8948A · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.
- [NTSB CHI98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA068.md): Beech C35 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N782D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA119.md): Beech C35 · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2PA · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…
- [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…
- [NTSB CHI95FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA305.md): Beech C35 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N5999C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and exceeding the aircraft weight and balance.
- [NTSB FTW95FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA300.md): Beech C35 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage
  > Fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures.
- [NTSB NYC94WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94WA183.md): Beech C35 · Lake Erie, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 1994 · N8784A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX94LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA363.md): Beech C35 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N622D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadvertent allowance of a fuel starvation loss of power event and his failure to select a tank containing fuel due to his lack of knowledge about the fuel pump/selector unit operating limitations. Factors in the accident were his limited…
- [NTSB NYC94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA168.md): Beech C35 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N5291C · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel starvation and engine failure, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the turbulent air…
- [NTSB BFO94FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO94FA043.md): Beech C35 · Rockville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1994 · N5962C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate aircraft preflight inspection which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel contamination.
- [NTSB MIA93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA200.md): Beech C35 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · Destroyed
  > Failure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…
- [NTSB LAX93LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA121.md): Beech C35 · Susanville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1993 · N1844D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach. Contributing to this accident was the pilot's misjudging his distance and altitude and the prevailing light snow conditions.
- [NTSB FTW92FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA202.md): Beech C35 · Leslie, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N617D · Destroyed
  > Pilot attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors were fog, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB MIA92LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA120.md): Beech C35 · Scottsmoor, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1992 · N657D · Substantial damage
  > Encounter with clear air turbulence during cruise flight.
- [NTSB FTW92LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA002.md): Beech 35 · Henryetta, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1991 · N5944C · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB LAX91LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA011.md): Beech C35 · Independence, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 1990 · N789D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain an altitude adequate to avoid colliding with ojbects during takeoff.

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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 ('1151508')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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