# NTSB investigations: Beech A35, CA

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 LAX02LA117](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX02LA117.md): Beech A35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 27, 2002 · N8428A · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and failure to follow procedures and directives in the Pilot Operating Handbook listed by the manufacturer.
- [NTSB LAX01FA234](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX01FA234.md): Beech 35A · Linden, CA · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 4, 2001 · N699B · Substantial damage
  > The engine lost power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX98FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98FA119.md): Beech A35 · Auburn, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1998 · N8597A · Substantial damage
  > failure of the engine driven fuel pump drive coupling and the pilot's failure to perform the emergency procedure specified in the Pilot Operating Handbook.
- [NTSB LAX93FA097](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93FA097.md): Beech A35 · Tulare, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1993 · N595B · Destroyed
  > The installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…
- [NTSB LAX91LA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX91LA150.md): Beech A35 · Hilt, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 30, 1991 · N584B · Substantial damage
  > The application of a sealant instead of a lubricant to the internal 'o' rings seals in the fuel selector by maintenance personnel. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to select a fuel source and fuel starvation that resulted in an…
- [NTSB LAX90LA247](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA247.md): Beech A-35 · Santa Ynez, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1990 · N8663A · Destroyed
  > An engine failure due to fuel leakage from a ruptured diaphram in the carburetor; failure of the aircraft owner to comply with the manufacturer's recommended component overhaul intervals.
- [NTSB FTW89GA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89GA170.md): Beech A35 · Escondido, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N566B · Destroyed
  > Spatial disorientation of the pilot after he initiated flight into IMC conditions, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the attempted recovery. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of total and recent instrument flight…
- [NTSB LAX89LA255](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA255.md): Beech A35 · Hemet, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 1989 · N8581A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX88FA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA252.md): Beech A35 · Lompoc, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 12, 1988 · N27EB · Destroyed
  > Pilot's improper use of the fuel system and his failure to maintain control of his aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment, his improper emergency procedure and his lack of…
- [NTSB LAX88FA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA071.md): Beech A35 · Chino Hills, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 19, 1987 · N675B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed
  > Failure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.
- [NTSB LAX87LA252](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX87LA252.md): Beech A35 · Santa Rosa, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 27, 1987 · N255B · Substantial damage
  > The plt was participating in a cafe-400 (comparative acft flt efficiency) contest over a 400 mi, round robin course. While dscndg fm 7000' at the end of the flt, the plt slowed the acft to 140 mph to observe traffic. When clear, he increased the speed to 160…
- [NTSB LAX85LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA227.md): Beech A35 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 27, 1985 · N585B · Substantial damage
  > The plt performed a gear-up landing on rocky terrain after the acft windshield became covered with oil and the eng beganvibrating. Post accident investigation revealed a 6 inch crack in the crankcase near where the #4 cylinder should have been located. Half…
- [NTSB LAX83FA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FA205.md): Beech A36 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 30, 1983 · N7036G · Substantial damage
  > As the acft was climbing thru about 400 to 500 ft AGL, after takeoff, the eng began losing power. The plt turned on the fuel boost pump & started a turn back toward the arpt. When he realized that he could not reach the rwy, he elected to land on a street.…
- [NTSB LAX83FUM01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FUM01.md): Beech A35 · Oceanside, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Final report · Oct 10, 1982 · N696B · Substantial damage
  > During arrival, the aircraft entered downwind for a right traffic pattern to runay 24. At that time, a witness (a well qualified pilot) noted that the wind was from the northeast at about 8 KTS. Another pilot-witness stated that the wind was from the…
- [NTSB LAX82FUD02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUD02.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 8, 1981 · N2140E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX81FVM20](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX81FVM20.md): Beech A35 · Palo Alto, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 3, 1981 · N8683A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX77FUA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX77FUA03.md): Beech A35 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 18, 1976 · N304Q · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK75AP004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK75AP004.md): Beech A35 · Selma, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Jul 26, 1974 · N8509A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX74DUG34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX74DUG34.md): Beech A35 · Boron, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1973 · N597B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74DVD19](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74DVD19.md): Beech A35 · Stockton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Dec 9, 1973 · N8630A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK74AP003](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK74AP003.md): Beech A35 · Sacramento, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Jul 10, 1973 · N8736A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX73FUM13](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX73FUM13.md): Beech A35 · El Cajon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 31, 1972 · N506B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FVM37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FVM37.md): Beech A35 · Paso Robles, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 16, 1972 · N779B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX72FUM10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX72FUM10.md): Beech A35 · Campo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 8, 1971 · N779B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK71AP013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK71AP013.md): Beech A35 · Georgetown, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Aug 31, 1970 · N899A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX70AL076](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX70AL076.md): Beech A35 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Jun 24, 1970 · N487B · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX69D0212](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX69D0212.md): Beech A35 · Santa Ana, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 29, 1968 · N734B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69D0159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69D0159.md): Beech A35 · Visalia, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 26, 1968 · N221DS · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK69F0105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK69F0105.md): Beech A35 · Tah0e Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 20, 1968 · N536B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68A0109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68A0109.md): Beech A35 · Borrego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1968 · N677B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0070.md): Beech A35 · Orinda, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · May 24, 1968 · N877T · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68F0430](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68F0430.md): Beech A35 · S.J.Capistrno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 22, 1968 · N898S · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK68A0063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK68A0063.md): Beech 35 · San Jose, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Closed · Mar 29, 1968 · N8709A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX68D0269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0269.md): Beech A35 · Oxnard, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 23, 1967 · N8595A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX68D0161](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX68D0161.md): Beech A35 · Santee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 10, 1967 · N8564A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67F0228](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67F0228.md): Beech A35 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Dec 10, 1966 · N482B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0229](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0229.md): Beech B35 · Santa Monica, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1966 · N424B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0129.md): Beech A35 · Madera, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 18, 1966 · N8663A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK67D0092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK67D0092.md): Beech A35 · Truckee, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 31, 1966 · N705B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX67D0091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX67D0091.md): Beech A35 · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 13, 1966 · N696B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX66D0360](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66D0360.md): Beech B35 · Colton, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 30, 1966 · N8461A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66D0213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0213-201505.md): Beechcraft A35 · Selma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 5, 1966 · N570B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK66D0151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0151.md): Beechcraft A35 · Lodi, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Nov 12, 1965 · N8493A · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK66D0080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK66D0080.md): Beechcraft A-35 · Kneeland, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 14, 1965 · N8631A · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX66F0062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX66F0062.md): Beechcraft A-35 · Hawthorne, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 10, 1965 · N606B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX65A0070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX65A0070.md): Beechcraft 35A · Imperial, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Feb 20, 1965 · N8421A · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK65X0712](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK65X0712.md): Beechraft A-35 · San Diego, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1964 · N747B · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X2591](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X2591.md): Beechcraft A35 · Merced, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 1, 1964 · N899A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X0572](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X0572.md): Beech A35 · Van Nuys, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 15, 1964 · N757B · 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" = 'CA' 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 ('1151504'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151504&state=CA

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