# NTSB investigations: Beech 35, TX

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 CEN21LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA167.md): Beech 35 · Bridgeport, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 26, 2021 · N3953N · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.
- [NTSB CEN21LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA151.md): Beech 35 · Palestine, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 6, 2021 · N3394V · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…
- [NTSB CEN15LA183](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15LA183.md): Beech 35 · Gordonville, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 2015 · N80462 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to depart from an upsloping, soft grass runway at or near the airplane's maximum gross weight and with a high density altitude, which increased the airplane's ground roll and placed the airplane in close proximity to trees during the…
- [NTSB FTW02FA155](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA155.md): Beech BE-35 · Stephenville, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.
- [NTSB FTW94LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA189.md): Beech 35 · Mckinney, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 1994 · N3956N · Substantial damage
  > The ailerons being locked by a foreign object.
- [NTSB FTW94LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA056.md): Beech 35 · Crystal Beach, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage
  > Was a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89LA126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89LA126.md): Beech 35 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1989 · N2946V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pile of dirt (dirt bank) beside the runway.
- [NTSB FTW87LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW87LA188.md): Beech 35 · Richwood, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 1987 · N470MC · Substantial damage
  > The acft impacted a tree after a forced landing to a field near Richwood, Texas. The pilot stated that he was on final approach to the airport when the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The fuel selector was on the right tank at the time of the accident.…
- [NTSB FTW83LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA169.md): Beech 35 · El Paso, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1983 · N3732N · Substantial damage
  > On a flt after an annual inspn, the plt could not retract the gear, using the normal electrical sys. It remained extended with the green safe light on & the gear pointer indicating down. He tried to assist the normal sys with the manual handcrank, although…
- [NTSB FTW82DA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA252.md): Beech 35 · Graham, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 28, 1982 · N2880V · Substantial damage
  > While descending through about 2800 ft AGL to land, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and elected to land in an OAT field with oats about 2 to 3 ft high. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed…
- [NTSB FTW82DA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA218.md): Beech 35 · Terrell, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jun 8, 1982 · N3803N · Substantial damage
  > While en route, the cabin door of the aircraft popped open, approximately 10 miles from the destination. The pilot reported that he was distracted by the open door and lost airspeed while on final approach. The aircraft touched down hard just short of the…
- [NTSB FTW78FPA05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FPA05.md): Beech 35 · Rockwall, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 19, 1978 · N3946N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW78FA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW78FA081.md): Beech 35 · Kerrville, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Sep 17, 1978 · N48RH · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DPA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DPA37.md): Beech 35 · Waco, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1976 · N2968V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW76DRA41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW76DRA41.md): Beech 35 · Bryan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1976 · N246MD · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75AF043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75AF043.md): Beech 35 · Vidor, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Dec 23, 1974 · N80463 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW75FPA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPA14.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 21, 1974 · N100MV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW75FPD03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW75FPD03.md): Beech 35 · Bellevue, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jul 24, 1974 · N2735V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW74FQG41](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74FQG41.md): Beech 35 · Canyon, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 26, 1974 · N80404 · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW74AF011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW74AF011.md): Beech 35 · Apple Springs, TX · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 26, 1973 · N4456V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW70D0263](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70D0263.md): Beech 35 · Belton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1969 · N80453 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67D0555](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0555.md): Beech 35 · Kingsville, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 9, 1967 · N2885V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW67F0194](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0194.md): Beech 35 · Waco, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 2, 1966 · N2750V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67A0007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67A0007.md): Beech 35 · Andrews, TX · Accident · 5 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1966 · N4508V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67D0085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67D0085.md): Beech 35 · Stratford, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 7, 1966 · N4326Y · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66A0110](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66A0110.md): Beech 35 · Pt Mansfield, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · May 29, 1966 · N2931V · Destroyed
- [NTSB FTW67F0227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW67F0227.md): Beech 35 · Fort Worth, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 13, 1966 · N3388V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0596](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0596.md): Beech 35 · Grand Praire, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1966 · N4456V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0502](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0502.md): Beechcraft 35 · Grand Prairie, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jan 25, 1966 · N2722V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0334](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0334.md): Beechcraft B35 · Abilene, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 25, 1965 · N3754N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66D0119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66D0119.md): Beechcraft 35 · Dallas, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1965 · N3388V · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW66F0097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW66F0097.md): Beechcraft 35 · Sinton, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 9, 1965 · N920M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2285.md): Beechcraft 35 · Tahoka, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 14, 1964 · N4508V · 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151502'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151502&state=TX

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