# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech S35 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. Page 1 of 2 · 70 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB ERA22FA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA22FA001.md): Beech S35 · Andrews, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 3, 2021 · N876T · Destroyed > The pilot’s decision to fly toward rapidly rising, obscured mountainous terrain after departing under visual flight rules at night. - [NTSB WPR21FA353](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA353.md): Beech S35 · Billings, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Sep 27, 2021 · N354M · Destroyed > The pilot’s improper flare, which led to a hard landing, subsequent loss of control, and collision with trees. - [NTSB CEN21FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA007.md): Beech S35 · Telluride, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2020 · N4444K · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of control during the climb to cruise flight resulting in the airplane’s impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to not climb to a higher altitude before proceeding over high terrain. - [NTSB CEN15FA424](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA424.md): Beech S35 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 2015 · N193Q · Destroyed > Improper engine assembly by unknown maintenance personnel, which resulted in the failure of the No. 6 connecting rod due to oil starvation from the shifting of the crankshaft's No. 4 main bearing. - [NTSB ERA14FA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA14FA403.md): Beech S35 · Laurel Hill, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 23, 2014 · N334DF · Destroyed > A total loss of engine power due to detonation/preignition damage of the No. 6 cylinder. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue flight after receiving an indication of an impending engine failure. - [NTSB CEN12FA271](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA271.md): Beech S35 · Lake in the Hills, IL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 3, 2012 · N176Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's excessive bank angle while on approach to land, which resulted in an inadvertent aerodynamic stall and spin. - [NTSB WPR11FA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11FA090.md): Beech S35 · Chester, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2011 · N5866S · Substantial damage > The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation. - [NTSB NYC06FA230](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06FA230.md): Beech S35 · Lake City, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 2006 · N5852S · Destroyed > A loss of control during an unintentional takeoff for an undetermined reason. - [NTSB CHI05FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI05FA048.md): Beech S35 · Herman, WI · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 25, 2004 · N5631K · Substantial damage > The installation of the improper cylinder base packing seals by maintenance personnel resulting in the loss of lubriation and subsequent failure of the number four connecting rod/bearing. A factor associated with the accident was the trees that the airplane… - [NTSB FTW04FA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW04FA036.md): Beech S35 · Harrison, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 4, 2003 · N350JL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedures, and his failure attain the proper glidepath. - [NTSB SEA04FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA022.md): Beech S35 · Warren, OR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 25, 2003 · N10BX · Destroyed > The vacuum pump failure and the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors contributing to the accident included the instrument meteorological weather conditions and the pilot's improper recovery from the descent. - [NTSB MIA03WA142](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03WA142.md): Beech S-35 · San Vito Java, Costa Rica · Accident · 3 fatal · Foreign investigation · Jul 10, 2003 · N80695 · Destroyed - [NTSB IAD02FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD02FA075.md): Beech S-35 · Clear Spring, MD · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 26, 2002 · N5761K · Destroyed > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in an in-flight collision with rising terrain. Factors included dense fog and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB LAX02FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA212.md): Beech S35 · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N576Q · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon. - [NTSB DEN00FA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00FA175.md): Beech S35 · Longmont, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 2000 · N711HZ · Destroyed > The pilot/passenger's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the pilot in command's inadequate supervision of the flight. A factor was the pilot/passenger's lack of experience in aircraft type. - [NTSB NYC00FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC00FA039.md): Beech S35 · Newark, NJ · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 26, 1999 · N8992M · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. Factors in the accident were failure of the horizontal situation indicator for undetermined reasons, and the pilot's use of inappropriate medication. - [NTSB NYC98FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC98FA034.md): Beech BE-S35 · Chatham, MA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 27, 1997 · N5667K · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during initial climb which resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent impact into trees. Related factors were high wind and turbulence. - [NTSB LAX96FA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA049.md): Beech S35 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1995 · N5795K · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed during a missed approach, after encountering an undetermined propeller malfunction, which resulted in a stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, fog, and the… - [NTSB LAX96FA042](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA042.md): Beech S35 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1995 · N8920M · Destroyed > failure of the pilot to correct a descending spiral and perform a missed approach, after becoming spatially disoriented and deviating from the planned ILS approach procedure. Factors relating to the accident were: darkness, and the pilot's excessive… - [NTSB SEA94FA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA94FA055.md): Beech S35 · Ashland, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 3, 1994 · N50VT · Destroyed > Poor in-flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: clearance was not maintained and poor supervision. - [NTSB ATL94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA007.md): Beech S-35 · Carrollton, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1993 · N8688Q · Destroyed > Was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during a missed approach which resulted in a stall. A factor was the pilot's failure to follow IFR procedures. - [NTSB LAX93FA246](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA246.md): Beech S35 · Lovelock, NV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1993 · N5865J · Destroyed > The pilot's continuation of VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions and mountainous terrain. - [NTSB SEA93FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA93FA031.md): Beech S35 · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 1992 · N8634Q · Destroyed > The pilot in command's failure to maintain clearance with objects/terrain. Factors contributing to the accident were low ceilings, snow, dark night conditions, trees, improper preflight planning and self induced pressure. - [NTSB LAX92FA220](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA220.md): Beech S-35 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 27, 1992 · N5874S · Destroyed > 1) Improper preflight planning, 2) the pilots selection of the wrong runway for departure which put the aircraft immediately in an area of restricted visibility and fog after liftoff, 3) the pilots intentional flight into instrument conditions, and 4) his… - [NTSB SEA92LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA92LA102.md): Beech S35 · Davenport, WA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 17, 1992 · N9015S · Destroyed > Poor in flight planning/decision. Factors to the accident were: mountainous/hilly terrain and terrain clearance was not maintained. - [NTSB LAX92FA185](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92FA185.md): Beech S35 · Long Beach, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 1992 · N123JH · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain an airspeed above the airplane's stall speed (vs) and inadvertent entry into a spin. The engine failure resulting from contaminated fuel and inadequate preflights were factors in the accident. - [NTSB MIA92LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA92LA027.md): Beech BE-35 · St. Petersburg, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1991 · N2015W · No damage > The passenger's loss of balance resulting from a previous impairment. - [NTSB LAX91FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91FA040.md): Beech S-35 · Kingman, AZ · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1990 · N5748K · Destroyed > Proper altitude not maintained. Contributing to the accident was: the lack of supplemental oxygen on board the aircraft, pilot fatigue, improper use of the auto pilot, and pilot complacency. - [NTSB ATL89FA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA149.md): Beech S35 · Russellville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 1989 · N6863Q · Substantial damage > Improper planning/decision by the pilot, his continued flight into an area of known adverse weather, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. Contibuting factors were: the dark night, the adverse weather conditions, and the pilot's overconfidence… - [NTSB MIA89FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89FA100.md): Beech S35 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 1989 · N6852Q · Destroyed > The pilot's improper IFR procedure and his failure to maintain proper altitude. Contributing factors were: his improper use of the navigation receiver, his delay in making a missed apch, his lack of experience in the type of aircraft, his lack of recent… - [NTSB FTW88FA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW88FA063.md): Beech S35 · Lake Charles, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1988 · N5701K · Destroyed > Acft crashed into a lake shortly after being vectored onto the final approach course for an ILS at 1,500'. Two current IFR plts were on board. Wx at the time was 500' ovc with 10 miles vis and no convective activity or turbulence reported in the area. No… - [NTSB CHI87DEC04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87DEC04.md): Beech S35 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 4, 1987 · N9011S · Destroyed > Acft was making a low pass about 200 ft AGL over rwy 27L to allow ATCT personnel to inspect landing gear position after reporting landing gear difficulties. After twr personnel informed the plt that the gear appeared to be down, the plt requested to land on… - [NTSB FTW86FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW86FA024.md): Beech S35 · Pampa, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 1985 · N6843Q · Destroyed > Drg arrival, N6843Q was cleared for an NDB rwy 17 apch. The plt's last radio call was at 1949 CST, when he acknowleged radar svc was terminated & freq chg was approved. When the acft did not arrive, a search was initiated. At 2335, after fog had lifted, the… - [NTSB MKC85FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85FA040.md): Beech S35 · Hot Springs, AR · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1984 · N69WF · Destroyed > The acft collided with trees & crashed on the east side of west mountain after the plt had made an ILS rwy 5 apch & overflew the arpt. The last wx observation before the accident was: partial obscuration, ceiling 300 ft, visibility 1 mi. The decision height… - [NTSB NYC83FA204](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA204.md): Beech S35 · Wiscasset, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 1983 · N193H · Destroyed > The acft was observed taking off on a foggy night with a low overcast sky condition. Shortly after taking off, the plane was observed to turn at low alt, then enter a nose down attitude. The acft crashed & the non-instrument rated plt & passenger were fatally… - [NTSB SEA82DYK10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA82DYK10.md): Beech S35 · Mckenzie Bridge, OR · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Jul 24, 1982 · N7932K · Destroyed > The aircraft was landed at the Mckenzie Bridge state airport where two passengers deplaned. The airport had a 2600 ft turf runway with an upslope gradient of 3.4% toward the east. The airport/facility directory stated, "unattended. Land to e, takeoff to w.… - [NTSB LAX81FA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FA037.md): Beech S35 · Casa Grande, AZ · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 16, 1981 · N844B · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW80FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW80FA067.md): Beech S35 · Board Camp, AR · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Apr 26, 1980 · N5814S · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA80FA051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA80FA051.md): Beech S35 · Horseshoe Bch, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 15, 1979 · N238H · Destroyed - [NTSB LAX78FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX78FA045.md): Beech S35 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 1, 1978 · N5851S · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC78FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC78FA034.md): Beech S-35 · Audubon, IA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Apr 29, 1978 · N7971K · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC78FA035](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC78FA035.md): Beech S35 · Carrabassett, ME · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Mar 19, 1978 · N5789K · Destroyed - [NTSB DEN78FA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA031.md): Beech S35 · Aurora, CO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 10, 1978 · N5818S · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW77FA057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA057.md): Beech S35 · Lamar, AR · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 28, 1977 · N5775K · Destroyed - [NTSB MKC77FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC77FA014.md): Beech S-35 · Sioux City, IA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 17, 1977 · N5694K · Destroyed - [NTSB NYC76AN126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76AN126.md): Beech S35 · Block Island, RI · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 8, 1976 · N272D · Minor damage - [NTSB SEA76AS065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA76AS065.md): Beech S35 · Billings, MT · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Aug 1, 1976 · N8681Q · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA74AM103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM103.md): Beech S35 · 23n 71w Atl Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jun 20, 1974 · N5055Q · Destroyed - [NTSB FTW74AF080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF080.md): Beech S35 · Blue Ridge, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 5, 1974 · N5834S · Destroyed - [NTSB MIA74AM017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM017.md): Beech S35 · Missing Aircraft · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 10, 1973 · N7956K · Destroyed Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?model=1151532&fatal=1&page=2 ## 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 ('1151532')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151532 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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