# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech C35

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 WPR19FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19FA150.md): Beech 35 · Melba, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 19, 2019 · N1888D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of control during a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to the effects of alcohol and antidepressant medication.
- [NTSB CEN17FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA364.md): Beech C35 · Camden, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 2017 · N5958C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…
- [NTSB CEN16FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA086.md): Beech C35 · Meeker, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 14, 2016 · N2025D · Destroyed
  > The non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing…
- [NTSB ERA15FA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA15FA313.md): Beech C35 · Hicksville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2015 · N5946C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to delay turning toward a suitable runway once he realized that an engine failure had occurred, which resulted in his having inadequate altitude to glide to a suitable runway, and the New York terminal radar approach control…
- [NTSB WPR11FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA047.md): Beech C35 · Enterprise, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2010 · N747MT · Substantial damage
  > The noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB CEN10FA458](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA458.md): Beech C35 · Rollinsville, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 4, 2010 · N8974A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA405](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA405.md): Beech C35 · Weslaco, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2009 · N2043D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.
- [NTSB SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · 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 LAX02FA210](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA210.md): Beech C35 · Chambers, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N5856C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.
- [NTSB NYC99LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC99LA027.md): Beech C35 · London, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1998 · N244L · No damage
  > The pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.
- [NTSB CHI98FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI98FA068.md): Beech C35 · Evansville, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 17, 1997 · N782D · Substantial damage
  > Improper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA119.md): Beech C35 · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2PA · Destroyed
  > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…
- [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…
- [NTSB CHI95FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI95FA305.md): Beech C35 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1995 · N5999C · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and exceeding the aircraft weight and balance.
- [NTSB NYC94WA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94WA183.md): Beech C35 · Lake Erie, Canada · Accident · 1 fatal · Foreign investigation · Sep 27, 1994 · N8784A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA93FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA93FA200.md): Beech C35 · Ocklawaha, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 24, 1993 · N5936C · Destroyed
  > Failure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…
- [NTSB FTW92FA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92FA202.md): Beech C35 · Leslie, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 5, 1992 · N617D · Destroyed
  > Pilot attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors were fog, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.
- [NTSB BFO90FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA074.md): Beech C35 · Forest Hill, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N1540V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base to final approach. A factor was the pilot's abrupt aircraft handling during the turn.
- [NTSB SEA89FA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA157.md): Beech C35 · Sandy, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1989 · N5916C · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around…
- [NTSB DEN89FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA146.md): Beech 35 · Glenrock, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 1989 · N1887D · Substantial damage
  > Proper altitude not maintained by the pilot. The weather/night conditions and pilot fatigue were considered to be contributing factors.
- [NTSB MIA85FA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA85FA159.md): Beech C35 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N1967D · Destroyed
  > Witnesses observed the acft takeoff on rwy 36 in foggy conditions. They reported that during the initial climb after lift-off, the acft pitched up & rolled into a steep left bank, then entered a descent & crashed on an aprx heading of 060 deg. Impact occurred…
- [NTSB MKC84FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC84FA174.md): Beech C35 · Broken Bow, NE · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 17, 1984 · N335W · Destroyed
  > While on an IFR flt at 6000 ft, the plt requested, and was granted a deviation around wx. Later, N335W informed denver ARTCC that they were going to get into some moderate turbulence for a little bit but that it looked like the light at the end of the tunnel.…
- [NTSB DEN81FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN81FA045.md): Beech C35 · Spanish Forks, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 27, 1981 · N5915C · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA81DA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81DA035.md): Beech C35 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 6, 1981 · N5805C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC80FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC80FA053.md): Beech C35 · Spring Valley, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 9, 1980 · N16W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW79FA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW79FA111.md): Beech C35 · Ranger, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 27, 1979 · N311R · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA78FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA058.md): Beech C35 · Redmond, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 19, 1978 · N668D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA031.md): Beech C35 C35 · Omaha, NE · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1977 · N1857D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA77FA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA77FA012.md): Beech C35 · Mckenna, WA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 14, 1977 · N859M · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP025.md): Beech C35 · Kings Ldg, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 26, 1973 · N68626 · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73AP018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73AP018.md): Beech C35 · Middletown, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1972 · N5937C · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN091.md): Beech C35 · Malone, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 19, 1972 · N5754K · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC72AN127](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC72AN127.md): Beech C35 · Voorheesville, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 12, 1972 · N351 · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK057.md): Beech C35 · Alta, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 26, 1972 · N5844C · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA72AS022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA72AS022.md): Beech C35 · Astoria, OR · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1971 · N1944D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72AF026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF026.md): Beech C35 · Hamilton, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 9, 1971 · N658R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK023.md): Beech C35 · Hartford, SD · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Oct 1, 1971 · N8953A · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI72AC004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI72AC004.md): Beech C35 · Crown Point, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 6, 1971 · N5983C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC082.md): Beech C35 · Cloverland, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 7, 1971 · N606D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN106.md): Beech C35 · Manchester, NH · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 22, 1971 · N144H · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71AF014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF014.md): Beech C35 · Fayetteville, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1970 · N5810C · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW71DRG31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71DRG31.md): Beech C35 · Baja Calif, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 19, 1970 · N5861C · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN70A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0006.md): Beech C35 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1969 · N64F · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA69A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA69A0005.md): Beech C35 · Tarkio, MT · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 14, 1968 · N1968D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA68A0046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA68A0046.md): Beech C35 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1967 · N8985A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67A0086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0086.md): Beech C35 · Tennant, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 31, 1967 · N322SD · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA67A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA67A0018.md): Beech C35 · Keyser, WV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1967 · N5853C · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0113.md): Beech C35 · Twinsburg, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 7, 1967 · N661D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0005.md): Beech C35 · Brainerd, MN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1966 · N2057D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK67A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67A0002.md): Beech C35 · Red Bluff, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1966 · N5893C · 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 ('1151508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151508

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