# NTSB investigations: Beech C35: Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical 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 SEA04FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA04FA173.md): Beech C35 · Kalispell, MT · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 29, 2004 · N63AC · Destroyed > The pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering. - [NTSB CHI04LA099](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI04LA099.md): Beech C35 · Big Rapids, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 4, 2004 · N1922D · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation. - [NTSB LAX98LA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX98LA120.md): Beech C35 · Rio Linda, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 23, 1998 · N8948A · Substantial damage > the pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion. - [NTSB FTW97LA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA272.md): Beech C35 · Chickasha, OK · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 19, 1997 · N1878D · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB LAX96FA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA119.md): Beech C35 · Lee Vining, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 1996 · N2PA · Destroyed > Fuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the… - [NTSB FTW96FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA072.md): Beech 35 · Kremmling, CO · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1995 · N1969D · Destroyed > a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent… - [NTSB FTW95FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95FA300.md): Beech C35 · Plano, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 15, 1995 · N1997D · Substantial damage > Fuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures. - [NTSB LAX94LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX94LA363.md): Beech C35 · Borrego Springs, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 12, 1994 · N622D · Destroyed > The pilot's inadvertent allowance of a fuel starvation loss of power event and his failure to select a tank containing fuel due to his lack of knowledge about the fuel pump/selector unit operating limitations. Factors in the accident were his limited… - [NTSB NYC94LA168](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94LA168.md): Beech C35 · Rhinebeck, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 4, 1994 · N5291C · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel starvation and engine failure, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the turbulent air… - [NTSB DEN88LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA140.md): Beech C35 · Brighton, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1988 · N8930A · Substantial damage > Shortly after takeoff and while cruise flight, the eng lost pwr. The fuel pressure gauge indicated o PSI. The plt switched on the electric fuel pump. The eng did not respond. The plt activated the auxiliary (wobble) pump and switched fuel tanks. The eng still… - [NTSB MKC88LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC88LA105.md): Beech 35C · Manhattan, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 4, 1988 · N5878C · Substantial damage > Arriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10… - [NTSB CHI87LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI87LA088.md): Beech C-35 · Lake Station, IN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 1987 · N99QE · Substantial damage > The aircraft struck a guard rail during an emergency landing on interstate 80 after experiencing fuel exhaustion. The pilot had visually inspected his fuel supply prior to the first leg of the flight and thought there was enough fuel for the trip. Inspection… - [NTSB ATL86LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL86LA233.md): Beech C35 · Akron, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 1986 · N5891C · Substantial damage > The plt stated that one to two minutes after the fuel selector was changed from the right to left tank, the eng quit. The aux pump was turned on and fuel selector changed back to the right tank. Then to aux tank then back to left tank. The engine would not… - [NTSB MKC83FA214](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC83FA214.md): Beech C35 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1983 · N5843C · Substantial damage > The plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, the eng quit running & he was unable to glide to the rwy. Reportedly, the acft touched down in a vacant lot about 75 ft short & 15 ft below the level of the end of the rwy. After touching down, it… - [NTSB CHI82DA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA148.md): Beech C35 · Dillsboro, IN · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 1, 1982 · N8940A · Substantial damage > The aircraft operated normally during taxi, run-up, takeoff, and climb to 3500 ft MSL. About 17 miles from the departureairport, the engine stopped running. During a forced landing in a dirt field, one of the main gear failed. The propellerseparated and the… ## 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151508') AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151508&occurrence=353 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.