# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech J35

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 CEN21FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA043.md): Beech J35 · Fredericksburg, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 6, 2020 · N617Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot of the J35’s failure to maintain clearance from the M35, which resulted in a midair collision and the J35 pilot’s subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB WPR13FA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA288.md): Beech J35 · Helena, MT · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2013 · N8255D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB LAX07LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA037.md): Beechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 2006 · N8246D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB CHI06FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06FA090.md): Beech J35 · Holland, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 2006 · N8271D · Substantial damage
  > A lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions.
- [NTSB DFW05FA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA058.md): Beech J-35 · Abernathy, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2005 · N399RH · 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 ANC04FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA021.md): Beech J35 · Pensacola, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 12, 2004 · N8389D · Destroyed
  > The pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability. Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach. Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate…
- [NTSB NYC04FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC04FA036.md): Beech J35 · Somerset, KY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 2003 · N748CH · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.
- [NTSB ATL99FA134](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL99FA134.md): Beech BE-35-J35 · Bartow, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 1999 · N648T · Destroyed
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in the complete loss of engine power.
- [NTSB LAX98FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA086.md): Beech J35 · Morgan Hill, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 11, 1998 · N8343D · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot-in-command's failure to maintain visual separation from N8343D approaching from his right. The controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory and the copilot's and flight engineer's inadequate visual lookout were factors.
- [NTSB DEN90FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA170.md): Beech J35 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N21CS · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.
- [NTSB MKC90FA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90FA101.md): Beech J-35 · Pine Bluff, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1990 · N7242B · Destroyed
  > Aircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved.
- [NTSB SEA89FA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89FA160.md): Cessna 152 · Snohomish, WA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N49231 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to see and avoid N49231, a Cessna 172. Contributing factors were: a flight path directly into the setting sun, and the low light conditions of dusk on the ground below.
- [NTSB DEN88FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88FA030.md): Beech J35 · Knolls, UT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1987 · N2EE · Destroyed
  > The last comm with the flt was when the plt contacted elko radio and requested the salt lake city wx. He reported that he was at 11500 ft and VFR on top. The specialist on duty was unable to provide the wx info due to a computer sys outage but recommended…
- [NTSB CHI85FA314](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI85FA314.md): Beech J35 · Eden Prairie, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 1985 · N687B · Destroyed
  > The plt's windscreen became covered with oil shortly after takeoff. The plt returned to the arpt attempting to set up a pattern for landing. The acft was observed in a descent and turn to final apch. The acft collided with the ground in a descending left…
- [NTSB MKC83FA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA128.md): Beech J35 · Knoxville, IA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 12, 1983 · N3054C · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed to lift off the rwy aft abt a 900 ft ground roll. The lndg gear began to retract as it lifted off, and it began an immediate left turn overflying the airport hangars. It was further observed with the wings aligned with the ground in a 90…
- [NTSB LAX82FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA071.md): Beech J35 · Gilroy, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 13, 1982 · N8385D · Destroyed
  > The plt was advised during the wx briefing that VFR flight was not recommeded across the mountains & that san jose was reporting 3,000 ft scattered; 4,000 ft broken; 9,000 ft overcast with 10 mi visibility with light rain. Approximately 36 min after takeoff…
- [NTSB LAX82FA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA021.md): Beech J35 · Lake Havasu, AZ · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N12LJ · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX81FA084](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA084.md): Beech J35 · Burbank, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 10, 1981 · N7283B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW80FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA047.md): Beech 35 · Barksdale, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1980 · N621T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA76AM042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM042.md): Beech J35 · Columbus, MS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 14, 1975 · N8296D · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF042.md): Ling-T-Vogt SA341G · Houston, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 6, 1975 · N341FR · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN7LAD010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN7LAD010.md): Beech J35 · Hanksville, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Aug 12, 1975 · N7204B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA76AM012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA76AM012.md): Beech J35 · Bay Minette, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1975 · N2525X · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN74AD035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74AD035.md): Beech J35 · S.Dom.Publo, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jan 27, 1974 · N633Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI73AC009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI73AC009-167977.md): Beech J35 · Elyria, OH · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 2, 1972 · N637T · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW72AF029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72AF029.md): Beech J35 · Jacksboro, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 22, 1971 · N8321D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM032.md): Beech J35 · Mussella, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 19, 1970 · N749B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI71AC018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI71AC018.md): Beech J35 · Plain, WI · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 6, 1970 · N622T · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC70A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC70A0032.md): Beech J35 · Barnesville, MN · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 10, 1969 · N8325D · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70A0032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70A0032.md): Beech J35 · Benton Sta, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 8, 1969 · N669B · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70A0040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70A0040.md): Beech J35 · Fulton, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 6, 1969 · N3013C · Minor damage
- [NTSB FTW69A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0018.md): Beech J35 · Little Rock, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 16, 1968 · N605T · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68F0502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68F0502.md): Beech J35 · Chicago, IL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 4, 1967 · N8240D · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA67A0078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA67A0078.md): Beech J35 · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 14, 1967 · N7210B · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN67A0020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN67A0020.md): Beech J35 · Watkins, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 15, 1966 · N7225B · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI66A0071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI66A0071.md): Beech J35 · Corinth, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1966 · N8354D · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK64X0194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0194.md): Beechcraft J35 · Hill City Kans, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 9, 1964 · N634T · 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 ('1151522'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151522

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