# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A35

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB CEN26FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26FA012.md): Beech A35 · Skidmore, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Oct 7, 2025 · N577B · Destroyed
  > On October 7, 2025, at 1223 central daylight time, a Beech A35 airplane, N577B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Skidmore, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…
- [NTSB ANC24LA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC24LA069.md): Beech A35 · Gustavus, AK · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2024 · N410B · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [NTSB DCA22FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DCA22FA157.md): Beech A35 · Centralia, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 23, 2022 · N8466A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.
- [NTSB WPR20LA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA131.md): Beech 35 · Currie, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 24, 2020 · N8743A · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB WPR15FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA212.md): Beech A35 · Mazama, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2015 · N8749A · Destroyed
  > The noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB WPR11LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11LA004.md): Beech A35 · Blue Diamond, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2010 · N8402A · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB NYC08FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA174.md): Beech A35 · Americus, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2008 · N546B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ATL05LA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL05LA042.md): Beech 35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 2005 · N501B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night.
- [NTSB SEA02FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA02FA109.md): Beech A35 · Atlanta, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2002 · N658B · Substantial damage
  > Clearance from an object was not maintained during an aborted landing. Trees and mountainous terrain were factors.
- [NTSB FTW96FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA048.md): Beech A35 · Hudson, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 1995 · N8759A · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was improper in-flight planning.
- [NTSB LAX93FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA097.md): Beech A35 · Tulare, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1993 · N595B · Destroyed
  > The installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…
- [NTSB FTW89GA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89GA170.md): Beech A35 · Escondido, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N566B · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot after he initiated flight into IMC conditions, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the attempted recovery. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of total and recent instrument flight…
- [NTSB NYC89FA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA033.md): Beech A35 · Shirley, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1988 · N8697A · Destroyed
  > Loss of control during takeoff, due to the failure (separation) of the right rudder control cable. Contributing to the accident was improper inspection and maintenance of the cable.
- [NTSB LAX88FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA252.md): Beech A35 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N27EB · Destroyed
  > Pilot's improper use of the fuel system and his failure to maintain control of his aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment, his improper emergency procedure and his lack of…
- [NTSB LAX88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA071.md): Beech A35 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N675B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.
- [NTSB LAX83FUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUM01.md): Beech A35 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N696B · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the aircraft entered downwind for a right traffic pattern to runay 24. At that time, a witness (a well qualified pilot) noted that the wind was from the northeast at about 8 KTS. Another pilot-witness stated that the wind was from the…
- [NTSB FTW81FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA010.md): Beech A35 · Rock Springs, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1980 · N741B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI80FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI80FA048.md): Beech A35 · Angle Inlet, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 20, 1980 · N188Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FYP05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FYP05.md): Beech A35 · W.Richland, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1977 · N8687A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN76AD015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD015.md): Beech A35 · Hurricane, UT · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Sep 7, 1975 · N7FS · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD76AI007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD76AI007.md): Beech A35 · Mumford, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1975 · N559B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC75AK063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC75AK063.md): Beech A35 · Dent, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1975 · N8744A · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF015.md): Beech A35 · Pine Springs, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 3, 1974 · N8535A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP004.md): Beech A35 · Selma, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1974 · N8509A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74AD029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD029.md): Beech A35 · Plain City, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1973 · N8512A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP003.md): Beech A35 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1973 · N8736A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC73AK040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC73AK040.md): Beech C-45H · St.Paul, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1972 · N717B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN72AD037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72AD037.md): Beech A35 · Parker, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 26, 1972 · N221DS · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA72AM036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA72AM036.md): Beech A35 · Homerville, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 17, 1971 · N8544A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP013.md): Beech A35 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1970 · N899A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC007.md): Beech A-35 · Carrolton, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1970 · N678B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70AL076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL076.md): Beech A35 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1970 · N487B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI70AC051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC051.md): Beech A35 · Hebron, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 7, 1970 · N726B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70A0042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0042.md): Beech A35 · Valley View, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 18, 1969 · N8502A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69A0016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0016.md): Beech A35 · Edgerton, WY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1968 · N8770A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69A0005.md): Beech A35 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 8, 1968 · N8450A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0070.md): Beech A35 · Orinda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1968 · N877T · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0121.md): Beech A35 · Somerset, PA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 19, 1968 · N8579A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68A0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0063.md): Beech 35 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 29, 1968 · N8709A · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0182](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0182.md): Beech A35 · Summitville, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 17, 1967 · N8644A · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN67A0053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0053.md): Beech A35 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 12, 1967 · N3251V · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX67A0035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67A0035.md): Beech A35 · Seattle, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 2, 1966 · N728B · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0022.md): Beech A35 · Mitchell, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 11, 1966 · N745B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0061.md): Beech A35 · Llano, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 30, 1965 · N126Y · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0019.md): Beechcraft A-35 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 13, 1965 · N8595A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA66A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA66A0018.md): Beechcraft A35 · Mathiston, MS · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 5, 1965 · N615B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0013.md): Beechcraft A35 · Woodville, OH · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1965 · N8636A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA66A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA66A0005.md): Beech 35 · 4w Malta, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 19, 1965 · N8710A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX65A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0070.md): Beechcraft 35A · Imperial, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1965 · N8421A · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0745](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0745.md): Beechcraft A35 · Chatsworth, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1964 · N730B · Destroyed

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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_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151504'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151504

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