# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech K35 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 WPR26FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26FA068.md): Beech K35 · Summer Lake, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Dec 23, 2025 · N9540R · Substantial damage > On December 23, 2025, about 0841 Pacific standard time, a Beech K35, N9540R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Summer Lake, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal… - [NTSB CEN25FA364](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25FA364.md): Beech K35 · Cambridge, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 4, 2025 · N6021E · Substantial damage > On September 4, 2025, about 1105 central daylight time, a Beech K35 airplane, N6021E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Cambridge, Minnesota. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code… - [NTSB WPR22FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22FA087.md): Beech K35 · Salem, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 29, 2022 · N9530R · Substantial damage > The airplane’s excessive nose-up pitch attitude during landing for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB WPR10FA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA158.md): Beech K35 · Boulder City, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 2010 · N5392E · Substantial damage > A loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines. - [NTSB ERA09FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA283.md): Beech K35 · Lantana, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 6, 2009 · N111YR · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance. - [NTSB ANC05FA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC05FA030.md): Beech K35 · Leesburg, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 14, 2005 · N634Q · Substantial damage > An abrupt maneuver performed by the pilot at a low altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which precipitated an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain. - [NTSB LAX03LA270](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA270.md): Beech K35 · Gerlach, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2003 · N5343E · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall mush and collision with terrain. - [NTSB ATL03FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA002.md): Beech K35 · Jellico, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2002 · N5350E · Destroyed > The pilot's incapacitation in flight due to a heart attack resulting in an in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot acting as a pilot-in-command with a known medical grounding condition. - [NTSB CHI01FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI01FA230.md): Beech K35 · Grafton, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 21, 2001 · N6062E · Destroyed > The pilot's improper inflight decision to continue into known adverse weather. A factor was the thunderstorm. - [NTSB CHI00FA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00FA284.md): Beech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 2000 · N3076C · Destroyed > the pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without… - [NTSB LAX00FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX00FA300.md): Beech K35 · Newberry Spring, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 14, 2000 · N878R · Destroyed > The crankshaft's fatigue failure at the site of an electrical arc mark stress riser, during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, improper decision, and maintenance. - [NTSB LAX93LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA244.md): Beech K-35 · Eureka, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 1993 · N672T · Destroyed > The pilot disregarding the advice that visual flight rules were not recommended; the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation along his route of flight; the pilot attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions; the pilot's loss of aircraft control due… - [NTSB ATL91FA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL91FA041.md): Beech K35 · Lafayette, TN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 19, 1991 · N99RN · Destroyed > Partial loss of engine for an undetermined reason. The adverse weather conditions, darkness, and radio tower were related factors. - [NTSB MIA88FA267](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA267.md): Beech K35 · Morriston, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1988 · N9525R · Destroyed > The student pilot was about 47 miles from home and nearing completion of a x-c flt with his wife, father, and mother. The plt had reqsted VFR flight following & had been cruising at 6500 ft. the plt advised ATC they were down to 6250 ft & needed to descend… - [NTSB MIA88FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA88FA049.md): Beech K-35 · Crescent City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1987 · N125LE · Destroyed > The pilot experienced a partial engine failure at lift off with 1/2 of the runway remaining in front of him. The pilot then attempted to do a 180 degree teardrop back to the runway, stalled and crashed. Investigation revealed water contamination of the fuel… - [NTSB CHI87FA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87FA198.md): Beech B35 · Martinsville, IN · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1987 · N700T · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff an engine failure occurred. The aircraft stalled and spun to the ground when the pilot tried to return to the airport. The fuel selector was positioned on the almost empty auxiliary tank (meant for use in level flight only). - [NTSB ATL87FA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA082.md): Beech K35 · Arden, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1987 · N621M · Destroyed > Plt departed charleston, SC for raleigh earlier in the day. While at raleigh he discussed pending legislation with assoc. He departed raleigh about 2228 EST in wx of indef 100 and 1/2 mile visibility. His destination was forecast to have occasional ceilings… - [NTSB NYC84FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC84FA032.md): Beech K35 · Stockholm, NJ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1983 · N106Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed > At 1455 EST, a Beech K35 (bonanza), N106Q, & a Piper PA-34-200, N56670, collided while the acft were flying over the vicinity of the sparta VORTAC. The bonanza plt was on a local flt while the PA-34 was on multi-eng training flt. The student in the PA-34… - [NTSB NYC83FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA141.md): Beech K35 · Ridgefield, CT · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 11, 1983 · N9554R · Destroyed > Shortly after takeoff, several witnesses heard unusual sounds from the acft. One stated that he heard a sputtering noise & the eng stopped, then it restarted, but was not smooth. The other 2 witnesses heard a backfiring or sputtering noise. Subsequently, the… - [NTSB ATL83FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL83FA129.md): Beech K35 · Birmingham, AL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N9543R · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees and terrain during a practice localizer approach at night to rwy 23 at Birmingham municipalarpt. The weather was VMC and the pilot was not instrument rated. On approaching Birmingham from tri-cities, NC the pilot asked for a… - [NTSB LAX83FUJ07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUJ07.md): Beech K35 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Dec 14, 1982 · N6085E · Destroyed > The acft crashed into rising terrain left wing tip first. The pilot had made a radio call saying he was landing due to smoke in the cockpit at 1517 MST. At 1523 MST the acft crashed off arpt on an upslope with a 30 degree incline. Examination of the wreckage… - [NTSB FTW81FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA137.md): Beech K35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 29, 1981 · N6079E · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA014.md): Beech K35 · Big Bear Lake, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 16, 1980 · N5362E · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA78FA032](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA78FA032.md): Beech K35 · Wenatchee, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 16, 1978 · N3064C · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX77FA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FA028.md): Beech K35 · Big Bear City, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 21, 1977 · N5315E · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI77FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI77FA023.md): Beech K35 · Delaware Twp, IN · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jan 9, 1977 · N6098E · Destroyed - [NTSB OAK76AP028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP028.md): Beech K35 · S.Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 11, 1975 · N3062C · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA75AM015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA75AM015.md): Beech K35 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Aug 11, 1974 · N632Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA74AM087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM087.md): Beech K35 · Jasper, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 19, 1974 · N610T · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN73AD075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN73AD075.md): Beech K35 · Salt Lake City, UT · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 7, 1973 · N6023E · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA71AS016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA71AS016.md): Beech K35 · Pocatello, ID · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 18, 1970 · N6067E · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX70AL047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL047.md): Beech K35 · Wrightwood, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 9, 1970 · N618V · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX70A0034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70A0034.md): Beech K35 · Reno, NV · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 9, 1969 · N6014E · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN70A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70A0018.md): Beech K35 · Provo, UT · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Sep 5, 1969 · N524T · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC69A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0061.md): Beech K35 · Sylvan Grove, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 25, 1969 · N3065C · Destroyed - [NTSB SEA70A0003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA70A0003.md): Beech K35 · Brothers, OR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 23, 1969 · N9556R · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW69A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69A0061.md): Beech K35 · Spicewood, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1969 · N707C · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN69A0005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69A0005.md): Beech K35 · Rock River, WY · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1968 · N3069C · 2 aircraft · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX68A0079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0079.md): Beech K35 · Redondo Bch, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Feb 25, 1968 · N622LA · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW67A0061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0061.md): Beech K35 · Dover, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Dec 5, 1966 · N5393E · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW66A0065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0065.md): Beech K35 · Mustang, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 16, 1966 · N5330E · Destroyed - [NTSB CHI65A0099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI65A0099.md): Beechcraft K35 · Whitesburg, KY · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 2, 1965 · N129JD · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC65A0048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC65A0048.md): Beechcraft K35 · Syracuse, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 22, 1965 · N5390E · Destroyed - [NTSB UNK64X4028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X4028.md): Beechcraft K35 · Cibola, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1964 · N348B · Substantial damage ## 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 ('1151524')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151524 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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