# NTSB investigations: Beech V35B, 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 WPR23LA077](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA077.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 25, 2022 · N65Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the throttle, which resulted in fuel starvation and the subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB WPR21FA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21FA273.md): Beech V35 · Angwin, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 16, 2021 · N112TW · Destroyed
  > The pilot's exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during an aborted landing after an unstabilized approach and hard landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s…
- [NTSB WPR20LA295](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA295.md): Beech 35 · Three Rivers, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2020 · N818S · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while operating in conditions of reduced visibility due to smoke.
- [NTSB WPR14FA349](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR14FA349.md): Beech V35B · Novato, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 2014 · N1160T · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's decision to conduct a visual approach to the airport in night, instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's loss of situational awareness, the…
- [NTSB WPR13CA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR13CA249.md): Beech V35B · Kernville, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 26, 2013 · N7435B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusty wind conditions.
- [NTSB WPR12LA188](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR12LA188.md): Hawker Beech V35B · Coalinga, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2012 · N2841W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.
- [NTSB WPR10LA408](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA408.md): Beech V35B · Sacramento, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 16, 2010 · N67311 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power during descent due to fuel exhaustion as a result of the pilot's failure to ensure that the fuel cap was secured during the preflight inspection.
- [NTSB WPR09LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA208.md): Beech V35B · Groveland, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 2009 · N8124R · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR09FA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA061.md): Beech V35 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 20, 2008 · N1587L · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from terrain during a low altitude maneuver.
- [NTSB LAX08FA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA152.md): Beech V35B · Fall River Mills, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 23, 2008 · N1886L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for landing, resulting in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB LAX08FA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA047.md): Beechcraft V35B · Selma, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2008 · N4662M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control resulting in the in-flight break-up of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing factors included the pilot's impairment due to multiple medical conditions and due to recent use of alcohol.
- [NTSB LAX06LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06LA249.md): Beech V35B · Independence, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 28, 2006 · N346D · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight and in-flight planning regarding the selection of the altitude and route of flight, which resulted in a collision with terrain in a box canyon after encountering mountain wave.
- [NTSB LAX03LA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA243.md): Beech V35B · Livermore, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2003 · N386TC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power during cruise flight.
- [NTSB LAX97FA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX97FA067.md): Beech V35B · Lake Tahoe, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1996 · N6056M · Destroyed
  > the pilot's intentional flight into adverse weather and improper in-flight planning and decision making.
- [NTSB LAX96LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA175.md): Beech V35B · Santa Barbara, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 21, 1996 · N8711V · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to select a fuel tank containing an adequate quantity of fuel prior to landing, which resulted in fuel starvation.
- [NTSB LAX96FA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96FA086.md): Beech V35B · Delano, CA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1995 · N7337R · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to maintain control of the aircraft during an IFR circling approach. A factor relating to the accident was: the pilot's lack of instrument flight experience in high performance aircraft.
- [NTSB LAX90LA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA249.md): Beech V35B · Big Bear, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 9, 1990 · N4796M · Substantial damage
  > The fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadvertent selection of an empty fuel tank.
- [NTSB LAX88FA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88FA129.md): Beech V35B · Oildale, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 17, 1988 · N4103A · Destroyed
  > Improper maintenance given by the fixed based operator.
- [NTSB LAX86FA248](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX86FA248.md): Beech V35B · Del Rey Oaks, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1986 · N4457W · Destroyed
  > Approaching the destination arpt the plt informed ATC that he did not feel well and desired to land 'as quickly as possible.' The plt was cleared to land. While on a right base leg the acft pitched 45 degrees nose down, and collided with terrain and a…
- [NTSB LAX85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85LA075.md): Beech V35B · Oceano, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 16, 1984 · N137TW · Substantial damage
  > The plt made a forced landing after a total loss of power during the takeoff climb & the acft sustained substantial damage. In a subsequent conversation the plt stated that the fuel selector was either positioned on the left tip tank, or it was positioned in…
- [NTSB LAX83FVG09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX83FVG09.md): Beech V35B · Copperopolis, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Mar 7, 1983 · N4755M · Destroyed
  > The acft was observed taking off to the south from the plt's private strip. The acft made a 180 deg turn & flew over theplt's residence near the runway. A momentary increase in eng RPM was heard. The acft then made another 180 deg turn & flew down the runway…
- [NTSB LAX82FA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FA240.md): Beech V35B · 37 Nm Nw. Of Re, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 2, 1982 · N23725 · Destroyed
  > During a weather briefing before takeoff, the pilot was advised of flight precautions for turbulence, IFR conditions, and icing. While en route at 12,000 ft, the pilot reported that he was picking up rime ice. He was cleared to 11,000 and then 10,000 ft. when…
- [NTSB LAX82DA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA151.md): Beech V35B · Terminal Island, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Apr 30, 1982 · N1573W · Substantial damage
  > The pilot and a mechanic were on a flight to test the aircraft after changing the magnetos, spark plugs, and ignition harness. During the flight, the engine began running rough, but smoothed out after the boost pump was switched on. A short time later, the…
- [NTSB LAX82DA101](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA101.md): Beech V35B · Taft, CA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 9, 1982 · N7266R · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft made contact with an antenna during a low pass over a job site. The windshield shattered and the engine stalled forcing the pilot to make an emergency landing.
- [NTSB LAX82FUA04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82FUA04.md): Beech V35B · Fullerton, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 25, 1981 · N3650A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80DVG72](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80DVG72.md): Beech V35 · Fort Jones, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 20, 1980 · N4458A · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FUM21](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FUM21.md): Beech V35B · Imperial, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 23, 1980 · N2049N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX80FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX80FA006.md): Beech V35B · Lucerne Valley, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Oct 20, 1979 · N6641S · Destroyed
- [NTSB UNK79X0115](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK79X0115.md): Beech V35B · Fresno, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 18, 1979 · N111ES · Substantial damage
- [NTSB LAX75AL040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX75AL040.md): Beech V35B · Cherry Valley, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 14, 1975 · N23JP · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK73DVD47](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK73DVD47.md): Beech V35B · Novato, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 29, 1973 · N4163A · 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 ('1151548'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151548&state=CA

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