# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech H35

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 ERA26FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26FA291.md): Beech H35 · Bogalusa, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Aug 6, 2026 · N5409D · Substantial damage
  > On August 6, 2026, about 1030 central daylight time, a Beech H35, N5409D, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bogalusa, Louisiana. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…
- [NTSB ERA13FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA13FA105.md): Beech H35 · Palm Coast, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 4, 2013 · N375B · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the…
- [NTSB NYC08FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA056.md): Beech H35 · Warrenton, VA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 10, 2007 · N5481D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…
- [NTSB LAX06FA197](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA197.md): Beech H35 · Reno, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 7, 2006 · N5455D · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW04FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA044.md): Beech H-35 · Mena, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 15, 2003 · N7929D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence.
- [NTSB FTW98FA339](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA339.md): Beech H35 · La Veta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1998 · N35DE · Destroyed
  > The pilot's poor judgment by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, and the existing weather conditions that included clouds, rain, and obscuration.
- [NTSB CHI96FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI96FA002.md): Beech H35 · Ozark, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1995 · N625T · Destroyed
  > the pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.
- [NTSB ATL94FA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA131.md): Beech H-35 · Jackson, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 5, 1994 · N7917D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to avoid an area of thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control and the designed structural limits of the airframe being exceeded. The thunderstorms were a factor in the accident.
- [NTSB ATL89FA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA106.md): Beech H35 · Knoxville, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 16, 1989 · N5403D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical defect in the engine carburetor/fuel supply system as evidenced by the past history of engine stoppage during ground operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of…
- [NTSB LAX88FA196](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA196.md): Beech H-35 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 30, 1988 · N904Q · Destroyed
  > The plt had just completed a flight from farmington, n.m., to Phoenix, AZ (phx) where she deplaned her pax. The plt dept phx enroute to mesa, AZ, (ffz). After t.o. the LCL controller instructed the plt to turn right to 300 deg and to turn on the xpndr; the…
- [NTSB FTW88FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA032.md): Beech H35 · Port Mansfield, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 1987 · N5568D · Destroyed
  > The plt rcvd svrl wx briefings bfr tkof & was adzd of convective activity along the initial route of flt north of the arpt. The planned dep route was twd the wx. While discussing altn routing possibilities, the plt indcd he would ask ATC for deviation arnd…
- [NTSB FTW85MA297](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85MA297.md): Beech H35 · El Reno, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Major investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1985 · N356B · Destroyed
  > The acft took off at 1054 CDT in VMC with no flt plan. At that time, there was a rprtd ceiling of 1800 ft. at 1112 CDT, the plt rprtd he was at 10,000 ft, 'just reaching the tops.' At 1137 CDT, he stated 'we're about 60 west of oke city, westbound to sayre…
- [NTSB FTW84FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA103.md): Beech H35 · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1983 · N7933D · Substantial damage
  > The plt stated that a new fuel system had just recently been installed in miami, FL & he forgot about the new system while switching tanks & accidently turned it to the off position. When the eng quit he realized what he had done & switched back to a full…
- [NTSB LAX84LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX84LA112.md): Beech H35 · Modesto, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 22, 1983 · N5441D · Destroyed
  > The plt taxied & initiated a takeoff without obtaining a clearance. The tower controller observed the acft take off, immediately turn left, then collide with a 10 ft dirt bank, located between the parallel rwys. After hitting the dirt bank, the acft skidded…
- [NTSB LAX83FA256](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA256.md): Beech H35 · Antioch, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 31, 1983 · N391B · Destroyed
  > The acft collided with the ground in a nose low attitude during flt in the traffic pattern to land. Witnesses described the pattern as being close in, slow and low compared to normal traffic. The attitude of the acft was described as nose high. As the acft…
- [NTSB MIA83LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA83LA009.md): Beech H35 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1982 · N5999 · Substantial damage
  > Aircraft Missing on a flight from marsh harbour Bahamas to ft. pierce FL. Thunderstorms were along the proposed route. Last recorded position on radar data log was at 27-06-13 north and 79-27-58 west. No radio communications were reported with flight after…
- [NTSB DEN80FA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FA020.md): Beech H35 · Copperton, UT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 24, 1980 · N7935D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC77FHA31](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC77FHA31.md): Beech 35H · Avoca, PA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 30, 1977 · N5530D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC77FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA026.md): Beech H35 · Beawfort, MO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 16, 1977 · N5519D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN77FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FA040.md): Beech J35 · Lander, WY · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 4, 1977 · N83W · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX77FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA032.md): Beech H35 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Mar 24, 1977 · N5508D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA77FA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FA038.md): Beech H35 · Claxton, GA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Mar 6, 1977 · N626Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK77FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK77FA007.md): Beech H-35 · Vacaville, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 18, 1976 · N5458D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA76AS063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS063.md): Beech H35 · Mccall, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 24, 1976 · N5423D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN76AD019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN76AD019.md): Beech H35 · Aspen, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 28, 1975 · N7993D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN75AD031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75AD031.md): Beech H35 · Provo, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 10, 1974 · N361B · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP021.md): Beech H35 · Hayward, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 1, 1974 · N5419D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK74AP021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP021.md): Beech H35 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 2, 1973 · N5581D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA73AS014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA73AS014.md): Beech H35 · Lolo, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 30, 1972 · N4695D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK031.md): Beech H35 · Bland, MO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Nov 26, 1971 · N5520D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM044.md): Beech H35 · Charleston, SC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 28, 1970 · N5464D · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA71AS026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS026.md): Beech H35 · Willard, WA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 18, 1970 · N5473D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70AF073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70AF073.md): Beech H35 · Tyler, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1970 · N7934D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70AP043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70AP043.md): Piper PA-28 · Placerville, CA · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1970 · N5942W · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0020.md): Beech H35 · Azusa, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 3, 1969 · N5434D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN69A0044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0044.md): Beech 35 · Laveta, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 17, 1969 · N5567D · Destroyed
- [NTSB DIA69A0021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DIA69A0021.md): Beech H35 · Gastonia, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1968 · N5466D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK68A0076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0076.md): Beech H35 · Nellis Afb, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jun 28, 1968 · N5446D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC68A0013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC68A0013.md): Beech H-35 · Belleville, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 21, 1967 · N5442D · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC67A0141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC67A0141.md): Beech H35 · Liberty, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Apr 15, 1967 · N8203D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0052.md): Beech H35 · Bryan, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1966 · N7953D · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI67A0022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI67A0022.md): Beech H35 · Chesterfield, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1966 · N5488D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC67A0006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC67A0006.md): Beech H35 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jul 23, 1966 · N354B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66A0037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66A0037.md): Beechcraft H35 · Wells, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1965 · N5485D · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0826](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0826.md): Beechcraft H35 · Searchlight, NV · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 7, 1964 · N4694D · 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 ('1151520'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151520

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