# Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech V35A

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 CEN24FA212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24FA212.md): Beech V35A · Arvada, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jun 7, 2024 · N150WR · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of loose turbocharger oil line fittings.
- [NTSB ERA21LA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA068.md): Beech V35A · Attalla, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2020 · N5470U · Destroyed
  > A loss of control inflight and the failure of a component of the up elevator flight control system due to fatigue, which rendered recovery from a right descending turn improbable.
- [NTSB CEN21FA025](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21FA025.md): Beech V35 · Slidell, LA · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2020 · N35DC · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control shortly after departure for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.
- [NTSB ERA18FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA18FA114.md): Beech V35 · Hydro, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 2018 · N7019N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the night visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control due to spatial disorientation. Contributing was the pilot's lack of instrument/night currency, and his failure…
- [NTSB CEN15FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA081.md): Beech V35A · Seagoville, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 2014 · N555SF · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of control and subsequent impact with terrain in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB WPR13FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13FA086.md): Beech V35A · Woody, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 7, 2013 · N35SD · Destroyed
  > An in-flight encounter with icing conditions during descent, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall followed by an in-flight breakup.
- [NTSB ANC09FAMS1](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC09FAMS1.md): Beech V35A · Northway, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Jun 21, 2009 · N7062N · Substantial damage
  > The cause of this accident is unknown; the airplane is missing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA075.md): Beech V35A · Valley Center, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2005 · N7944R · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin following a loss of engine power in the takeoff initial climb, resulting in a stall/spin. While the laboratory tests indicated the presence of an unknown biological contaminant in the fuel manifold…
- [NTSB NYC03FA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03FA079.md): Raytheon V35A · Delaware City, DE · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 2003 · N7144N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor in the accident was instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB LAX02FA211](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02FA211.md): Beech V-35A · Ojai, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 30, 2002 · N156U · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to maintain an adequate terrain clearance altitude within the canyon.
- [NTSB DEN01FA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01FA135.md): Beech V-35A · Lusk, WY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 3, 2001 · N7182N · Destroyed
  > the pilot's inadequate visual lookout, which resulted in an inadvertent collision with transmission wires.
- [NTSB DEN99FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA093.md): Beech V35A · Nederland, CO · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 5, 1999 · N68VT · Destroyed
  > The pilot's intentional and continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, the existing weather conditions that included snow, hail, obscuration and lightning, and the mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ANC92FAMS3](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC92FAMS3.md): Beech 35 · Missing, AK · Accident · 2 fatal · Missing aircraft · Final report · Aug 17, 1992 · N216JB · Destroyed
  > Missing aircraft due to undetermined causes and factors
- [NTSB BFO91FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO91FA068.md): Beech V35A · Jonesville, VA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1991 · N118CB · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot-in-command (PIC) to assure that the instrument departure procedure was followed and that the aircraft remained clear of mountainous terrain.
- [NTSB ATL87FA187](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL87FA187.md): Beech V35A · Augusta, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 25, 1987 · N2334A · Destroyed
  > The plt ctcd apch ctl for radar svc & wx info. The destn arpt had hvy rain & thunderstorm activity, but the plt rprtd he had the arpt in sight. Radar svc was terminated & the plt began a visual apch. Witnesses rprtd the visibility dropped to 1/2 mi in hvy…
- [NTSB FTW85FA078](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW85FA078.md): Beech V35A · Midlothian, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 1984 · N7460N · Destroyed
  > N7460N, operating as mid-america flt 401, crashed while on an IFR flt plan enroute to corpus christi, TX. After having been vectored around a heavy thunderstorm & cleared direct to waco, TX. The plt contacted fort worth center & stated that he had 'lost my…
- [NTSB NYC83FA192](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC83FA192.md): Beech V35A · Acra, NY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1983 · N2617A · Destroyed
  > The pilot stated that he was looking for VMC even though he was on an IFR flight. While inbound to albany he said he was circling down from 4000 feet in a VFR spot to get under the clouds. He subsequently cancelled his IFR flt plan and said he was going to…
- [NTSB FTW82FRG22](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FRG22.md): Beech V35A · Cibolo, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Feb 10, 1982 · N7148N · Destroyed
  > Before starting the flight, the pilot was involved in an automobile accident. He called an employee and asked to be picked up. The employee reported that the pilot was drinking when he arrived. The pilot insisted on going to the airport to get keys from his…
- [NTSB FTW82FA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA026.md): Beech V35A · Addison, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 29, 1981 · N7103N · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA81FA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA81FA014.md): Beech V35A · Rexburg, ID · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jan 2, 1981 · N861S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW81FA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FA004.md): Beech V35A · Cedar Hill, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 15, 1980 · N1780A · Destroyed
- [NTSB SEA80FA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA80FA011.md): Beech V35A · Sublett, ID · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Dec 7, 1979 · N7950R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI79FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI79FA018.md): Beech V35A · Wheeling, IL · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 3, 1978 · N6DF · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW77FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW77FA074.md): Beech V35A · Idabel, OK · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N800SC · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76AK045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK045.md): Beech V35A · Forbes, MN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Feb 28, 1976 · N869S · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF046.md): Beech V35A · Davenport, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Nov 21, 1975 · N7798R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC76AK026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76AK026.md): Beech V35A · Russell, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Oct 6, 1975 · N7091N · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76AF027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76AF027.md): Beech V35A · Mccamey, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Oct 3, 1975 · N237Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF064.md): Beech V35A · Abilene, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 22, 1975 · N7169N · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75AF007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF007.md): Beech V35A · Mountain View, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 16, 1974 · N7963R · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI74AC061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI74AC061.md): Beech V35A · Akron, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jan 17, 1974 · N8418N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA74AM009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA74AM009.md): Beech V35A · Georgetown, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Jul 27, 1973 · N7623N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN139.md): Beech V35A · Methuen, MA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 9, 1973 · N8335N · Destroyed
- [NTSB NYC73AN041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC73AN041.md): Beech V35A · Pollocksville, NC · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 1, 1972 · N789KB · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC72AK052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC72AK052.md): Beech V35A · Oregon, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 2, 1972 · N7877R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK71AP031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP031.md): Beech V35A · Maxwell, CA · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jan 17, 1971 · N7827R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA71AM029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71AM029.md): Beech V35A · Ft.Lauderdale, FL · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Sep 20, 1970 · N7977R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC71AK014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC71AK014.md): Beech V35A · Aldrich, MO · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Sep 9, 1970 · N7903R · Destroyed
- [NTSB MIA70A0051](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA70A0051.md): Beech V35A · Tampa, FL · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Dec 31, 1969 · N8351N · Destroyed
- [NTSB MKC69A0018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC69A0018.md): Beech V35A · Augusta, KS · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Sep 30, 1968 · N7519N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI68A0087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI68A0087.md): Piper PA-28 · Columbus, OH · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Apr 10, 1968 · N4239J · 2 aircraft · 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 ('1151544', '1151542'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?fatal=1&model=1151544

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