# NTSB investigations: Beech M35 A list on [Beech M35](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-m35.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 3 · 146 investigations - [NTSB WPR25FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA256.md): Beech M35 · Des Moines, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 14, 2025 · N951T · Destroyed > On August 13, 2025, about 2300 mountain daylight time, a Beech M35, N951T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Des Moines, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN23LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA088.md): Beech M35 · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2023 · N9306Y · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CEN23FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA074.md): Beech M35 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 6, 2023 · N673V · Destroyed > The pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. - [NTSB WPR22LA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA349.md): Beech M35 · Henderson, NV · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 15, 2022 · N9876R · Substantial damage > The flight instructor’s failure to verify the fuel quantity and improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN21LA453](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA453.md): Beech M35 · Osage Beach, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 17, 2021 · N9835R · Substantial damage > The pilot and flight instructor’s failure to ensure that the landing gear were extended prior to landing. - [NTSB CEN21FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA043.md): Beech M35 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N338Z · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > 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 ERA21LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA002.md): Beech BE-36 · Green Sea, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Oct 2, 2020 · N656V · Substantial damage > The pilot’s inadvertent placement of the fuel selector in an intermediate position, which starved the engine of fuel and resulted in a total loss of engine power. - [NTSB CEN20LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA140.md): Beech 35 · Seguin, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 1, 2020 · N9883R · Substantial damage > The pilot’s mismanagement of airspeed and glidepath during approach for a precautionary landing, which resulted in a runway excursion and a collision with a fence. - [NTSB WPR17LA190](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR17LA190.md): Beech M35 · Lake Havasu City, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2017 · N339Z · Substantial damage > The pilot's incorrect positioning of the fuel tank selector valve during a tank switch, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the worn condition of the fuel selector valve handle position detents and… - [NTSB WPR16FA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA065.md): Beech M35 · San Pedro, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage > The failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot. - [NTSB CEN15FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA320.md): Beech M35 · Amery, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2015 · N9CB · Destroyed > The pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering with the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall. - [NTSB NYC06CA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA023.md): Beech M35 · Pittsfield, MA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 28, 2005 · N120V · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll. - [NTSB CHI04LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA144.md): Beech M35 · Strafford, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2004 · N693V · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the cylinder during the engine overhaul which resulted in the fatigue failure of the cylinder studs and through-bolts and the subsequent separation of the cylinder. Factors associated with the accident were the fence and the guy… - [NTSB NYC04LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04LA027.md): Beech M35 · Bellefonte, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 2003 · N9730R · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power during approach for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB CHI03LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA288.md): Beech M35 · Avon, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 2003 · N711DU · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate fuel managemant leading to fuel starvation during cruise flight and the unsuitable terrain she encountered during the forced landing. A factor was her lack of total time in the airplane make and model. - [NTSB CHI03FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03FA234.md): Beech M35 · Oshkosh, WI · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2003 · N9785R · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning/decision and his failure to execute a go-around. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to attain alignment with the runway centerline, the runway light and the airport sign. - [NTSB DEN02FA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN02FA050.md): Beech M35 · Briggsdale, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2002 · N9775R · Destroyed > controlled descent into terrain for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB FTW02LA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA001.md): Beech M35 · Denton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2001 · N9765R · Substantial damage > the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX01FA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA186.md): Beech M35 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 19, 2001 · N9820R · Substantial damage > The pilot/owner's failure to correctly install the oil filter, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Also causal was his attempt to modify the design of the oil filter element adapter by breaking the bond between the base and the… - [NTSB DEN00LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA117.md): Beech M35 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2000 · N9304Y · Substantial damage > The pilot's misjudgment of distance/speed resulting in an overrun and subsequent collision with a blast fence. Contributing factors were high density altitude, a tailwind, and the blast fence. - [NTSB FTW00FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW00FAMS1.md): Beech M35 · Gulf Of Mexico · Accident · 1 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Apr 3, 2000 · N9778R · Destroyed > the pilot's continued flight of the airplane into known adverse weather conditions resulting in the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the severe turbulence and windshear. - [NTSB DEN00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA048.md): Beech M35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N639V · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall. Factors were the missing alternator belt and the resultant total electrical system failure, and the pilot's attention being diverted. - [NTSB FTW99LA003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW99LA003.md): Beech M35 · Carter, OK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1998 · N9838R · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation. Factors were; the pilot's self induced pressure to fly the aircraft when maintenance had not been completed, poor judgement by the pilot to commence and continue flight with known deficiencies in the aircraft, and the lack of suitable terrain… - [NTSB LAX98LA136](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA136.md): Beech M35 · North Las Vegas, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 18, 1998 · N9703R · Substantial damage > fuel starvation due to the pilot's improper fuel management and his failure to select the fullest tank for landing. - [NTSB FTW97LA147](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA147.md): Beech M35 · Iowa Park, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1997 · N223C · Substantial damage > The pilot's refueling of the airplane with automotive grade fuel which resulted in engine failure due to detonation. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA050.md): Beech M35 · Estancia, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N9886R · Substantial damage > improper maintenance and inspection of the engine, ingestion of an air intake bypass door into the engine intake, detonation (or preignition), and failure of the #1 and #2 piston and connecting rod assemblies. A factor relating to the accident was: the lack… - [NTSB CHI96LA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96LA031.md): Beech 35 · Belleville, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 1995 · N9894R · Substantial damage > the pilot misjudging his approach to the runway. Factors relating to the accident were: the weather conditions, a sick passenger that diverted the pilot's attention, the snow covered terrain, and the pilot's decision not to execute the missed approach… - [NTSB CHI94LA127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94LA127.md): Beech 35 · Anderson, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 1994 · N9597R · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll. A factor related to the accident was the rough terrain encountered following the loss of control. - [NTSB ATL94FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA030.md): Beech M35 · Chapel Hill, NC · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1993 · N9864R · Destroyed > The improper engine overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the failure of the engine crankshaft. - [NTSB CHI93LA360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI93LA360.md): Beech 35 · Marshfield, MO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1993 · N650V · Substantial damage > fuel exhaustion due to the failure of the fuel tank selector valve handle which prohibited the pilot from switching to a tank containing fuel. - [NTSB CHI92LA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI92LA187.md): Beech M35 · Dekalb, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1992 · N9873R · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to use proper nose wheel steering which resulted in a loss of directional control. - [NTSB FTW90LA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA103.md): Beech BE-35M · Tomball, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1990 · N1ZY · Substantial damage > An engine failure due to detonation and subsequent piston overtemperature and erosion. A factor related to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain. - [NTSB CHI90FA108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA108.md): Beech M35 · Romeo, MI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 5, 1990 · N9829R · Destroyed > A loss of control due to physical incapacitation (heart attack). - [NTSB LAX88LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88LA207.md): Beech M35 · Scottsdale, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 1, 1988 · N9896R · Substantial damage > During the climb out the engine experienced a loss of power. A forced landing was made where during the landing roll the airplane collided with the terrain. Inspection of the engine revealed that the number two connecting rod broke. - [NTSB LAX88DVM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DVM01.md): Beech M35 · San Jose, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 9, 1988 · N2036C · Substantial damage > During a pleasure flight, while on final approach to the airport, the engine quit. The pilot made a forced landing in a shopping center parking lot, where the aircraft collided with three parked vehicles. Inspection of the engine did not identify any… - [NTSB LAX86FA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA247.md): Beech M35 · Swall Meadows, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 1986 · N398Z · Destroyed > The civil air patrol (cap) organized & provided instructors to teach cap mission plts techniques of 'high altitude' search flying during a 2-DAY course. The curriculum included making a landing approach to a 6080 ft elevation airstrip. The approach was to be… - [NTSB FTW86FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA035.md): Beech M-35 · Valley View, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1986 · N7BU · Destroyed > The non-instrument rated pvt plt received a wx briefing that called for marginal VFR to IFR conditions throughout his route of flt. Destination wx was briefed as 700' ovc, vis 2 miles in haze and fog and the en route wx was considerably worse. Several… - [NTSB MKC86LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC86LA041.md): Beech M35 · Council Bluffs, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1985 · N9730R · Substantial damage > The acft made a gear-up forced lndg off the arpt after a loss of power during a business flt. The acft had only been airborne for about 15 minutes. Post accident investigation discovered that the acft fuel was contaminated with water. - [NTSB ATL84FA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL84FA172.md): Beech 35 · Chesapeake, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 17, 1984 · N934 · Destroyed > The acft was being flown on a test flt after a new fuel pump had been installed. While taxiing for takeoff, the eng stopped. The plt restarted the eng & subsequently performed a takeoff. Witnesses saw the acft climb to about 500 ft AGL & begin a turn onto the… - [NTSB LAX84LA184](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA184.md): Beech M35 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1984 · N280AA · Substantial damage > The plt reported that he had an electrical failure after takeoff. He remained in the traffic pattern & lowered the landing gear on the downwind leg. During the landing roll, all three gear collapsed. The plt did not manually crank the landing gear down. The… - [NTSB MIA83LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA234.md): Beech M35 · Bartow, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1983 · N658V · Substantial damage > During arrival, the plt had intended to reposition the fuel selector from the right main to the left main position. However, he left the selector positioned at the right main tank. While on final apch, the eng lost power. The plt activated the boost pump &… - [NTSB MKC83LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83LA183.md): Beech M35 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1983 · N555M · Substantial damage > The plt stated that the landing gear switch was down when he started tha takeoff roll. When the acft had accelerated to aprx 50 mph during the takeoff roll, the landing gear retracted/collapsed, nose wheel first, followed by the main gear. The plt stated that… - [NTSB MKC83FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA061.md): Beech M35 · Cedar Rapids, IA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 31, 1983 · N9708R · No damage > The acft engine fired as the pilot hand-propped it and the propeller struck the pilot in the leg. The pilot had tried the starter but could not get a start. He turned the switches off and decided to pull the prop through by hand. He pulled it through… - [NTSB LAX82DA209](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA209.md): Beech M35 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 6, 1982 · N9824R · Substantial damage > As the pilot was arriving to an uncontrolled airport, he could see a group of planes on the runup pad at the approach end of the runway. As he continued with his arrival and approach, he radioed his intentions, but heard no transmissions from the departing… - [NTSB MKC82IA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82IA070.md): Beech M35 · Ava, MO · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N9783R · Minor damage > During a night cross-country from pryor, ok to Ava, MO, the aircraft experienced a total electrical failure as a result of a loose alternator belt and a depleted battery. On arrival at his destination, the pilot selected gear down with the normal extension… - [NTSB MKC82DA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82DA068.md): Beech M35 · Ottumwa, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · May 2, 1982 · N313Z · Substantial damage > During flight, the engine RPM exceeded its maximum limit. The pilot attempted to reduce the RPM by using the propeller control, but this had no effect. The pilot was in the process of shutting down the engine when engine oil sprayed out the cowling and onto… - [NTSB MKC82FCQ01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC82FCQ01.md): Beech M35 · Garden City, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1981 · N9766R · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA81FA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA123.md): Beech M35 · Lake Worth, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 24, 1981 · N9997R · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC80FHA11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FHA11.md): Beech M35 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 1, 1980 · N9792R · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW80DPD11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80DPD11.md): Beech M35 · Wichita Falls, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 20, 1980 · N9860R · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-m35/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 ('1151526') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-m35/ntsb --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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