# NTSB investigations: Beech D35

A list on [Beech D35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d35.md).

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

Page 1 of 3 · 116 investigations

- [NTSB GAA18CA342](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA342.md): Beech D35 · Corona, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 28, 2018 · N2167D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent landing gear retraction during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA16FA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16FA188.md): Beech D35 · Sevierville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2016 · N2967B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly configure the landing gear and the pilot's inappropriate decision to abort the landing after the propeller had contacted the runway, which resulted in a loss of thrust and a subsequent loss of control of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA16LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA16LA062.md): Beech D35 · Vine Grove, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2015 · N2991B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to ensure that the fuel selector was properly positioned before takeoff, which resulted in the subsequent total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB GAA15CA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA124.md): Beech D35 · Sunriver, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 29, 2015 · N2984B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in substantial damage to the fuselage during landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's distraction from completing his before landing checklist and inability to hear the gear warning…
- [NTSB CEN10CA517](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA517.md): Beech D35 · Guymon, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 1, 2010 · N3446B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB SEA07FA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA07FA016.md): Beech D35 · Shelton, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2006 · N2843V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to refuel the airplane, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, and his failure to maintain sufficient airspeed to avoid a stall during the subsequent forced landing. A factor associated with the accident is the inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ATL06WA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06WA036.md): Beech D35 · Tierra Blanca, Costa Rica · Accident · 2 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jan 15, 2006 · N5985C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA06CA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA06CA002.md): Beech D35 · Creswell, OR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 3, 2005 · N2106D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to attain a proper touchdown point and worn brakes. Inadequate maintenance was a factor.
- [NTSB ATL05FA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05FA139.md): Beech BE-D35 · Decatur, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N3468B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, and subsequent inadvertent stall/spin during the forced landing.
- [NTSB CHI03LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA021.md): Beech D35 · Dodge Center, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2002 · N2935B · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a fractured engine driven pump shaft pin. The low altitude and unsuitable terrain encountered were contributing factors.
- [NTSB ATL02LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02LA106.md): Beech 35 · Hernando, MS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 23, 2002 · N2925B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain wing tip clearance during an attempted takeoff that resulted in the collision with the ground.
- [NTSB ATL02FA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL02FA091.md): Beech BE-35 · Warsaw, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 2002 · N2152D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's physical impairment due to the use of marijuana. The pilot's diminished judgment to continue flight into known instrument flight conditions that resulted in an in-flight loss of control, failure of the right wing due to overstress separation, and…
- [NTSB FTW02FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA106.md): Beech D35 · Nacogdoches, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2002 · N2966B · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive pin resulted in a total loss of engine power. Contributing factors were inadequate maintenance, the pilot's inadequate use of the manual auxillary fuel pump (wobble pump), and the night conditions.
- [NTSB CHI02LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI02LA089.md): Beech D35 · Ankeny, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 4, 2002 · N5985C · Substantial damage
  > the excessive flare by the pilot. The icing conditions were a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW01LA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW01LA163.md): Beech D35 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 13, 2001 · N2118D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the takeoff roll.
- [NTSB FTW00LA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00LA211.md): Beech D35 · Decatur, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 2000 · N3424B · Substantial damage
  > The inadvertent stall while maneuvering to avoid obstructions during a forced landing. A factor was the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power due to the propeller blades striking the runway.
- [NTSB LAX00FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA168.md): Beech D35 · Agua Dulce, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2000 · N2086D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain terrain clearance while cruising up a mountain pass, on a dark night, in IMC conditions, and his improper in-flight decision to perform a VFR flight in the inclement weather.
- [NTSB MIA00LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA00LA012.md): Beech D35 · Indiantown, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 1999 · N2109D · Substantial damage
  > The reported unauthorized use of the airplane by an unknown person.
- [NTSB FTW99FA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99FA235.md): Beech D-35 · Seminole, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 1999 · N2934B · Destroyed
  > The loss of engine power caused by oil starvation, which resulted in the failure of the #6 cylinder connecting rod bolts. A factor was the pilot's performance of an evasive maneuver to avoid impacting buildings, trees, people on the ground, and power lines.
- [NTSB SEA98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA98LA120.md): Beech D35 · Driggs, ID · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 1998 · N3469B · Substantial damage
  > Excessive pressure in the fuel control unit. A foreign material/substance found on the fuel system screens was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI97LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI97LA119.md): Beech D35 · Lexington, KY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1997 · N5985C · Substantial damage
  > flutter for an undetermined reason, which resulted in structural damage to the aft fuselage.
- [NTSB FTW97LA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA149.md): Beech D35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 3, 1997 · N940MD · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's selection of an empty fuel tank, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of familiarity with the aircraft.
- [NTSB SEA96FA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96FA168.md): Beech D35 · Yellow Pine, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N2161D · Destroyed
  > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a stall/spin and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB SEA96LA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA96LA121.md): Beech 35 · Aurora, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 10, 1996 · N2145D · Substantial damage
  > failure of the non-certificated pilot to ensure that the landing gear was properly extended for landing. The non-certificated pilot's diverted attention was a related factor.
- [NTSB FTW95LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA180.md): Beech D35 · Mcgehee, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1995 · N2920B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot intentionally shutting down the airplane's engine. A factor was the pilot's improper maintenance procedures.
- [NTSB LAX93FA335](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA335.md): Beech D-35 · Alpine, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1993 · N2988B · Destroyed
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain direction control during the initial takeoff climb which placed an obstruction in the airplane's takeoff flight path and a subsequent inadvertent stall. A factor in the accident was the existing crosswind.
- [NTSB LAX93LA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA134.md): Beech D35 · San Manuel, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1993 · N2908B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper use of carburetor heat. Contributing to this accident were weather conditions which were conducive to the formation of carburetor ice.
- [NTSB LAX91LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA073.md): Beech D-35 · Bullhead City, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1991 · N2915B · Substantial damage
  > Loss of directional control on the ground.
- [NTSB SEA91LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA91LA036.md): Beech D35 · Cedar City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 1990 · N2911B · Destroyed
  > A loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather condition, and a blocked induction air filter.
- [NTSB ATL88LA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL88LA057.md): Beech D35 · Monroe, GA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1987 · N3441B · Substantial damage
  > The Beech D35 was landing at a private airstrip from which it had departed fifteen minutes earlier. The final approach was to the south, into the sun. On short final the pilot looked down to verify that the gear was down. He looked outside again just in time…
- [NTSB MIA86FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86FA100.md): Beech D-35 · Crystal Springs, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 18, 1986 · N5968C · Destroyed
  > Witnesses stated they observed the acft performing aerobatics while at an estimated alt of 1000 to 1300 ft. after the completion of a loop, the acft was observed to nearly come to a stop while vertical, then fall off to the left & enter a spin which continued…
- [NTSB CHI84LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI84LA397.md): Beech D 35 · Alexandria, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1984 · N2930B · Substantial damage
  > The acft was started with the throttle open after refueling. The plt said the acft collided with a gas hose before he could get the throttle reduced.
- [NTSB DEN83LA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN83LA220.md): Beech D35 · St. Thomas, ND · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 1983 · N3422B · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that after a flt to inspect farm fields he 'made an approach to the arpt and landed with the gear up.' He said he heard the gear warning as he crossed the threshold but interpeted it as a stall warning.
- [NTSB SEA79FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA79FA057.md): Beech D35 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 7, 1979 · N249D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX79FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX79FA034.md): Beech D-35 · Los Angeles, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 17, 1979 · N2916B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FTC19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FTC19.md): Beech D35 · Douglas, WY · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1978 · N3447B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB IAD78FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD78FA005.md): Beech D35 · Livingston, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1977 · N2982B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA049.md): Beech D35 · Bakersville, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1977 · N444Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FFA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FFA25.md): Beech D35 · Bloomingburg, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 17, 1977 · N2179D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK76DVA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76DVA02.md): Beech D35 · Sanger, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 4, 1975 · N2984B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPD26](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD26.md): Beech D35 · Henrietta, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 23, 1975 · N2947B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74DQD24](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74DQD24.md): Beech D35 · Marfa, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 27, 1974 · N2994B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC74FCJ45](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC74FCJ45.md): Beech D35 · Alliance, NE · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 8, 1974 · N3497G · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI74AC033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC033.md): Beech D35 · Aurora, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 9, 1973 · N2964B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN73FTE28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73FTE28.md): Beech D35 · Denver, CO · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Sep 22, 1972 · N737D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DXQ18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DXQ18.md): Beech D35 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1972 · N1895D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA73FLD14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73FLD14.md): Beech D35 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 11, 1972 · N18W · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC72FIJ43](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72FIJ43.md): Beech D35 · Lebanon, VA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1972 · N220X · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72FEC33](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72FEC33.md): Beech D35 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 30, 1972 · N2097D · 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 ('1151510')
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-d35/ntsb

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