# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech G35

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.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA18FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA056.md): Beech G35 · Cross City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.
- [NTSB WPR16FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA102.md): Beech G35 · Surprise, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 7, 2016 · N4401D · Substantial damage
  > The mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN16FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16FA011.md): Beech G35 · Eaton, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 13, 2015 · N394CW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of airplane control in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, following a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly monitor the fuel level inflight because of his…
- [NTSB WPR16FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR16FA007.md): Beech G35 · South Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2015 · N4485D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane’s climb performance capabilities and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart without…
- [NTSB ERA11FA431](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA431.md): Beech G35 · Byron, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 31, 2011 · N156RP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s sustained flight at airspeeds in excess of the airplane's never exceed speed during a steep descent, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight structural failure due to overstress.
- [NTSB CEN10FA299](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA299.md): Beech G35 · Marble, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2010 · N887M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s miscalculation of the airplane's turn radius and climb capabilities at high altitude, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and restricted visibility due to the…
- [NTSB MIA08FA163](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA163.md): Beech G35 · South Easton, MA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 2008 · N4615D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to execute an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument currency.
- [NTSB MIA04FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA04FA023.md): Beech G35 · Okolona, MS · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 21, 2003 · N4214D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional low altitude maneuver and buzzing resulting in collision with trees, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display.
- [NTSB LAX02FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA134.md): Beech G35 · Willows, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 2002 · N4487D · Destroyed
  > the pilot's entry into an abrupt maneuver at an excessive airspeed beyond Va, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits.
- [NTSB LAX00LA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00LA234.md): Beech G35 · Byron, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N5801 · Destroyed
  > in-flight loss of control and inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB ANC99LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC99LA005.md): Beech G-35 · Neah Bay, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1998 · N4479D · Destroyed
  > Undetermined. Missing Aircraft.
- [NTSB MIA98FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA98FAMS1.md): Beech G35 · Missing · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Dec 3, 1997 · N4404D · Destroyed
  > undetermined.
- [NTSB FTW97FA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97FA302.md): Beech G35 · Alpine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.
- [NTSB NYC95FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC95FA049.md): Beech G35 · West Palm Beach, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1995 · N32TS · Destroyed
  > Improper top overhaul by maintenance personnel, and improperly torqued crackcase thru-bolts and cylinder deck studs at the number one cylinder, which led to fatigue failure of four of the bolts, failure and/or separation of the number one cylinder, and a…
- [NTSB CHI94FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA001.md): Beech G35 · Webster, WI · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 1993 · N4421D · Destroyed
  > In-flight breakup of the airplane for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB BFO92FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO92FA135.md): Beech G35 · Hillsville, VA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1992 · N4526D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.
- [NTSB LAX91FA292](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA292.md): Beech G35 · Pacoima, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1991 · N164N · Destroyed
  > Improper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB FTW84FA237](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA237.md): Beech G35 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1984 · N4239D · Destroyed
  > A witness stated it appeared as though the plt was attempting to perform a precautionary landing on a highway. As the acft reached the highway, the witness heard the engine accelerate to 'full power' and saw the acft pull up. The acft contacted the top static…
- [NTSB MIA81FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA81FA040.md): Beech G35 · St.Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1981 · N4569D · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX80DA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DA133.md): Beech 35 · Shelter Cove, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 31, 1980 · N119B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD79FA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD79FA019.md): Beech G35 · Bridgewater, VA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1978 · N4291D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC78FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA036.md): Beech G35 · Philadelphia, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1978 · N257A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS010.md): Beech G35 · Bellingham, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1975 · N4500D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA75AM084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM084.md): Beech G35 · Mcrae, GA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 30, 1975 · N4238D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI75AC059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI75AC059.md): Beech G35 · Rock Falls, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 23, 1975 · N4594D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC74AN059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN059.md): Beech G35 · Langhorn, PA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 22, 1973 · N4561D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC74AN052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC74AN052.md): Beech G35 · Chaplin, CT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1973 · N118B · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD73AI003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD73AI003.md): Beech G35 · Winter Haven, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 20, 1973 · N330B · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA73AM058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA73AM058.md): Beech G35 · Nashville, TN · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 27, 1972 · N4548D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN008.md): Beech G35 · Wellsville, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1972 · N4635D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN71AD031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71AD031.md): Beech G35 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 10, 1971 · N4441D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC71AN044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC71AN044.md): Beech G35 · Rockton, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 7, 1970 · N312NF · Destroyed
- [NTSB IAD70AI064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD70AI064.md): Beech G35 · Robbinsville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jun 25, 1970 · N4436D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69A0011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0011.md): Beech G35 · Castle Rock, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1968 · N1020A · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69A0008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0008.md): Beech G35 · Harcourt, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 4, 1968 · N4415D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI69A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI69A0007.md): Beech G35 · Fort Loramie, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 18, 1968 · N4550D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA68A0073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA68A0073.md): Beech G35 · Potlatch, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 22, 1968 · N4497D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0050.md): Beech G35 · Cadillac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1967 · N4445D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0002.md): Beech G35 · Fairfield, OH · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 1, 1967 · N124B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0060.md): Beech G35 · Cadiz, KY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 5, 1966 · N4674D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA67A0017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA67A0017.md): Beech G35 · Rogue River, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 25, 1966 · N4545D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0036.md): Beech G35 · Farmersvll Sta., NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 21, 1966 · N4205D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67F0108](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0108.md): Beech 35 · Hempstead, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 22, 1966 · N4564D · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66A0040.md): Beech G35 · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 25, 1966 · N113W · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66A0060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0060.md): Beech G35 · Redericksburg, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 29, 1965 · N4554D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC66A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC66A0061-201528.md): Beechcraft G-35 · Binghamton, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 26, 1965 · N4557D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW66A0009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0009.md): Beechcraft G35 · Morrow, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 25, 1965 · N169B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN65A0049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN65A0049.md): Beech 35 · Cameron, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 24, 1965 · N4642D · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0297.md): Beechcraft G-35 · Columbus, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 16, 1964 · N4449D · Destroyed

## 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 ('1151516'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151516

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