# NTSB investigations: Beech J35 A list on [Beech J35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-j35.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 4 · 166 investigations - [NTSB WPR24LA323](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA323.md): Beech J35 · Belgrade, MT · Accident · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Aug 28, 2024 · N8350D · Substantial damage > On August 27, 2024, about 1845 mountain daylight time, a Beech J35, N8350D, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Belgrade, Montana. The pilot was not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations… - [NTSB CEN21FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA043.md): Beech J35 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N617Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot of the J35’s failure to maintain clearance from the M35, which resulted in a midair collision and the J35 pilot’s subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR20LA161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA161.md): Beech 35 · Cascade Locks, OR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 17, 2020 · N8359D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper fuel tank selection which resulted in fuel starvation to the engine and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB GAA19CA332](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA332.md): Beech 35 · Rose Hill, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 8, 2019 · N7247B · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper trim configuration during the takeoff roll, which resulted in the airplane becoming prematurely airborne, and his exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB ERA19LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA19LA024.md): Beech 35 · State College, PA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 24, 2018 · N8319D · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CEN18LA319](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA319.md): Beech 35 · Knox, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2018 · N533JW · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence. - [NTSB WPR13FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA288.md): Beech J35 · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N8255D · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain. - [NTSB WPR12CA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12CA068.md): Beech J35 · Cheyenne, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 16, 2011 · N8281D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind, which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB CEN10CA110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA110.md): Beech J35 · Russellville, AR · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2010 · N647T · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper engine starting procedures. - [NTSB ERA09TA466](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09TA466.md): Beech J35 · Spartanburg, SC · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 15, 2009 · N4398D · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The Cessna pilot's inadequate visual lookout. - [NTSB DFW08LA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA025.md): Beech J35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 2007 · N7208B · Substantial damage > Failure of the operator to ensure that the metering unit's throttle arm and throttle cable were secured using manufacturer approved hardware. A contributing factor to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder retraints. - [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. - [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions. - [NTSB DFW05CA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05CA104.md): Beech J35 · Bartlesville, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2005 · N8396D · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to the pilot's inadvertent and improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · 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 ANC04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA021.md): Beech J35 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N8389D · Destroyed > The pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability. Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach. Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate… - [NTSB NYC04FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA036.md): Beech J35 · Somerset, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N748CH · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine. - [NTSB MIA03LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03LA169.md): Beech 35J · Avon Park, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2003 · N4975B · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing resulting in the airplane drifting to the right, encountering standing water on the runway edge, and running off the runway where it incurred substantial damage. - [NTSB FTW03LA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW03LA035.md): Beech J35 · Newcastle, OK · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2002 · N8355D · Destroyed > The loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing factors were the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the lack of suitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB LAX01LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01LA247.md): Beech J35 · Las Vegas, NV · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 2001 · N3014C · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to comply with the airplane flight manual, resulting in fuel starvation and subsequent forced landing on rough terrain. - [NTSB ATL99FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA134.md): Beech BE-35-J35 · Bartow, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N648T · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in the complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB SEA99LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA99LA169.md): Beech J-35 · Union, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 1999 · N7299B · Substantial damage > Directional control not maintained. A rough/uneven landing area was a factor. - [NTSB LAX99FA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA270.md): Beech J35 · Marysville, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1999 · N4932B · Destroyed > A loss of engine power due to improperly torque cylinder base nuts by maintenance personnel during a top overhaul. - [NTSB FTW99LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA126.md): Beech J35 · Bass, AR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 29, 1999 · N735B · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft directional control during landing roll on a gravel road. Factors were the clouds and low ceilings, the low fuel status, and the gravel road condition. - [NTSB LAX98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA086.md): Beech J35 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1998 · N8343D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain visual separation from N8343D approaching from his right. The controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory and the copilot's and flight engineer's inadequate visual lookout were factors. - [NTSB FTW98LA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA045.md): Beech J35 · Provo, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1997 · N171Y · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to properly position the fuel tank selector to a tank with adequate fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation, and a subsequent forced landing due to lack of engine power. His failure (or inability) to extent the gear for landing was a… - [NTSB LAX97LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97LA116.md): Beech J35 · Morristown, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 3, 1997 · N39W · Destroyed > failure of the crankshaft due to improper inspection/overhaul procedures. - [NTSB LAX96LA286](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA286.md): Beech J-35 · Lovelock, NV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 23, 1996 · N8399J · Substantial damage > fuel starvation. - [NTSB FTW95LA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA340.md): Beech J35 · Englewood, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1995 · N8344D · Substantial damage > Inadvertent activation of the fuel boost pump by either the pilot (who was being instructed) or by the flight instructor (CFI). Factors relating to the accident were: the briefing of improper leaning procedures by the CFI, location of the boost pump switch… - [NTSB FTW94LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA290.md): Beech J35 · Crockett, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 5, 1994 · N5526D · Substantial damage > The fuel starvation induced loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel tank selection. - [NTSB ATL92LA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL92LA038.md): Beech J-35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 1992 · N185Y · Substantial damage > The manufacturer's failure to provide adequate torque information which resulted in the loss of torque on the cylinder hold down nuts and the complete loss of engine power. - [NTSB LAX91LA358](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA358.md): Beech J35 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 1991 · N3028C · Substantial damage > The failure of the crankshaft counterweight retaining clip due to improper maintenance installation of the part. - [NTSB DEN91LA107](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA107.md): Beech J35 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 1991 · N643T · Destroyed > The engine ailure for undetermined reasons. Factors were the light condition and the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB LAX91LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA223.md): Beech J35 · Chinle, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 25, 1991 · N593B · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to fuel mismanagement by the pilot in command. - [NTSB DEN91IA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91IA019.md): Beech J-35 · Brighton, CO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1990 · N8263D · Minor damage > The failure of the engine fuel feed line resulting in a complete loss of power. Contributing to the incident was improper installation of the fuel feed transducer. - [NTSB DEN90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA170.md): Beech J35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N21CS · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB MKC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA101.md): Beech J-35 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N7242B · Destroyed > Aircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved. - [NTSB SEA89FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA160.md): Beech J35 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N66QB · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to see and avoid N49231, a Cessna 172. Contributing factors were: a flight path directly into the setting sun, and the low light conditions of dusk on the ground below. - [NTSB DEN88FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA030.md): Beech J35 · Knolls, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N2EE · Destroyed > The last comm with the flt was when the plt contacted elko radio and requested the salt lake city wx. He reported that he was at 11500 ft and VFR on top. The specialist on duty was unable to provide the wx info due to a computer sys outage but recommended… - [NTSB MIA86LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA223.md): Beech J35 · Bunnell, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 2, 1986 · N57UT · Substantial damage > The plt stated that he became distracted & forgot to put the landing gear down. He also stated that the landing gear warning horn was inoperative. Post crash examination revealed that the landing gear warning horn microswitch was out of adjustment. - [NTSB BFO86FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO86FA032.md): Beech J-35 · Myersville, MD · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1986 · N7266B · Destroyed > While in cruise flight at 3500 feet the pilot stated he experienced a rapid loss of power. Unable to restart the engine, he was forced to land in a pasture which was divided by barbed wire fences. The aircraft collided with a fence and came to rest inverted.… - [NTSB LAX86FUA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FUA01.md): Beech J35 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 27, 1986 · N7293B · Substantial damage > The acft collided with an object in flt. The plt reported that his right wing had been struck by what he thought was a large bird. After a safe landing at nearby Long Beach arpt the acft was examined. The rt wing had a hole aft of the leading edge and… - [NTSB SEA85LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA227.md): Beech J35 · Ontario, OR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1985 · N8245D · Substantial damage > The plt was flying the acft at a low alt for the purpose of spotting game. The eng ceased operating shortly after switching fuel tanks. The plt stated during a telephone interview that he inadvertently switched the fuel selector to the off position. The acft… - [NTSB CHI85FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA314.md): Beech J35 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1985 · N687B · Destroyed > The plt's windscreen became covered with oil shortly after takeoff. The plt returned to the arpt attempting to set up a pattern for landing. The acft was observed in a descent and turn to final apch. The acft collided with the ground in a descending left… - [NTSB DEN85LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA072.md): Beech J35 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1985 · N615Q · Substantial damage > The pilot was practicing touch and go landings. He stated the landing gear collapsed during landing. Investigation revealed gear door damage (gear intransit) and ldg gear circuit breaker was 'popped.' Post accident exam of the gear system failed to reveal any… - [NTSB NYC84LA308](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84LA308.md): Beech J35 · Hyannis, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1984 · N12LH · Substantial damage > Aprx 30 min after departure, according to the plt, the eng began running rough and stopped about 1 min later. The gear down forced landing was made in salt water aprx 6 mins from the dest arpt. Exam of the wreckage by FAA personnel revealed that the electric… - [NTSB ATL84LA260](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84LA260.md): Beech J35 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1984 · N256AA · Substantial damage > The acft had not been flown for about 5 yrs. The plt, who was a mechanic, performed an eng ground run & the eng stopped after he noted a fuel flow problem. He examined the eng & found that the fuel injectors were clogged with corrosion. They were cleaned, &… - [NTSB MKC83FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA128.md): Beech J35 · Knoxville, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N3054C · Destroyed > The acft was observed to lift off the rwy aft abt a 900 ft ground roll. The lndg gear began to retract as it lifted off, and it began an immediate left turn overflying the airport hangars. It was further observed with the wings aligned with the ground in a 90… - [NTSB MKC83LA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA119.md): Beech J35 · Fulton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1983 · N21CS · Substantial damage > The pilot stated that before landing he was having electrical problems and shortly after touchdown all three landing gear collapsed. The persons who removed and inspected the acft have stated that the damage to the landing gear doors consisted of… - [NTSB SEA83LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA83LA004.md): Beech J35 · Friday Harbor, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 1982 · N3053C · Substantial damage > While on the takeoff roll, the engine was slow to accelerate, and just prior to rotation, it coughed and sputtered. The takeoff was abandoned, but the pilot was unable to stop the aircraft on the remaining runway. The aircraft penetrated the perimeter fence… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-j35/ntsb.md?page=2 ## 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 ('1151522') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-j35/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.