NTSB investigations: Beech A36
56 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A36, where the sequence of events included Loss of engine power (total). Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
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| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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NTSB ERA25LA307Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Wirt County, WVOn August 8, 2025, about 1757 eastern daylight time, a Beech A36, N60357, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Wirt County, West Virginia. The commercial pilot and three passengers were not injured. The airplane was operated as a…NTSB ERA25LA169Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Fredericksburg, VAOn April 9, 2025, about 1505 eastern daylight time, a Beech A36, N2Z, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Fredericksburg, Virginia. The pilot and the pilot rated passenger sustained minor injuries. The airplane was operated…NTSB ERA25FA080Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A36 · East Aurora, NYOn December 19, 2024, at 1122 eastern standard time, a Beech A36, N36WP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near East Aurora, New York. The private pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations…NTSB ERA24LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Blackshear, GAA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB WPR24FA054Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Topock, AZThe failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power, inflight fire, and a subsequent off-airport emergency landing on rough desert terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a…NTSB ERA23FA113Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · North Castle, NYThe pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure.NTSB ERA23LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Covington, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…NTSB CEN22LA233Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Amarillo, TXThe loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.NTSB CEN22LA140Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Heavner, OKA total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from improper engine maintenance.NTSB CEN22LA059Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Cleveland, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the reason for which could not be determined.NTSB WPR22LA064Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Tooele, UTThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN21LA382Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Granbury, TXThe loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.NTSB CEN21LA221Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Pinckneyville, ILThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA201Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lakeland, FLThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.NTSB ERA21LA174Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Arcadia, FLA total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.NTSB CEN20LA421Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Lago Vista, TXThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB CEN20LA346Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · San Benito, TXA loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.NTSB CEN20LA288Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Independence, MOFailure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue.NTSB CEN20LA148Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Cincinnati, OHA loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB CEN20FA096Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Rogers, MNInadequate maintenance that resulted in improper torque to the engine-driven fuel pump inlet fitting, which led to a loss of engine power and forced landing into unsuitable terrain.NTSB WPR19LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB CEN19FA210Accident · 1 fatalClass 2 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Chebanse, ILA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB ERA19FA189Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Southold, NYA total loss of engine power due to a main bearing shift and the pilot’s subsequent failure to maintain a proper glide path to the selected forced landing site. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane with known…NTSB CEN19LA055Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Fredericksburg, TXThe loss of engine power due to fatigue failure of the crankshaft.NTSB CEN18LA302Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brainerd, MNTotal loss of engine power due to a fuel supply interruption from the left tank for reasons that could not be determined, which resulted in the subsequent forced landing into trees.NTSB WPR18LA156Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tonopah, NVThe pilot's failure to properly lean the fuel/air mixture and to monitor critical engine parameters during the en route climb to cruise level, which resulted in excessive engine heat and oil starvation and the subsequent catastrophic engine failure.NTSB CEN18LA159Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shullsburg, WIA catastrophic engine failure due to improper torque on the engine through-bolt nuts, which resulted in relative movement between the crankcase halves, damage to a main journal bearing, and a loss of oil lubrication.NTSB CEN18LA084Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Abilene, TXMaintenance personnel’s improper maintenance of the engine, which resulted in a catastrophic engine failure due the shifting/slipping of the No. 2 bearing and the subsequent oil starvation and total loss of engine power during cruise flight.NTSB WPR18FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB CEN17LA357Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · McAlester, OKA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the engine did not reveal any evidence of mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB CEN17FA331Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ellabell, GAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the…NTSB ERA17FA140Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Dadeville, ALA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined due to postcrash thermal damage to the engine accessories and the airframe. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to navigate to any of the available forced landing sites within…NTSB ERA17LA070Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Ormond Beach, FLThe pilot's impairment by alcohol before and during the flight, which led to his improper fuel management and resulted in fuel exhaustion and a subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ERA17LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Shoreham, NYA fatigue crack of the crankshaft at the No. 4 main bearing journal.NTSB CEN15LA336Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Austin, TXA total loss of engine power due to an excessively rich fuel mixture as a result of the improper adjustment of the fuel pump aneroid.NTSB ERA15FA254Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Plainville, MAThe total loss of engine power due to the failure of the alternator drive coupling. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to locate and navigate to a suitable forced landing site due to low cloud ceilings.NTSB CEN14LA253Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Rockdale, TXA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident testing revealed no anomalies.NTSB CEN14LA218Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wann, OKThe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection and planning and inflight fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent forced landing in an area of unsuitable terrain.NTSB ERA13LA428Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Wellington, FLA total loss of engine power due to an interruption in fuel flow, which was most likely due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane while performing the subsequent forced landing to a wet…NTSB ERA13LA331Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Tupelo, MSThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13CA250Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Ingalls, INThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CEN13LA204Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Cordova, ILA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because a postaccident test run of the engine revealed no mechanical failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR12LA309Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Rock Springs, WYThe total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation because of the incorrectly installed fuel cap. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the flight using fuel from the left fuel tank after she observed fuel streaming from the…NTSB WPR12LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Yucca Valley, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Napa, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel…NTSB CEN11FA274Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Monaville, TXA total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10LA357Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Phoenix, AZA loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.NTSB CEN10LA140Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Slaton, TXThe loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase.NTSB CEN10LA005Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Refugio, TXA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.