# NTSB investigations: Beech 36

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 ANC26LA085](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC26LA085.md): Beech 36 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Investigation open · Aug 6, 2026 · N364EM · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CEN22LA407](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA407.md): Beech 36 · Tupelo, MS · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 5, 2022 · N7835R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear for a landing.
- [NTSB WPR18TA243](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR18TA243.md): Beech 36 · Kelso, WA · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 19, 2018 · N9031S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's fuel mismanagement, which led to fuel starvation, a total loss of engine power, and the subsequent forced landing to a field.
- [NTSB ERA17LA041](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA17LA041.md): Beech 36 · Ormond Beach, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 2016 · N3089A · Destroyed
  > A loss of aircraft control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any evidence of preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures of the flight controls that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB WPR15FA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR15FA088.md): Beech 36 · Mountain Pass, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 2015 · N999CJ · Destroyed
  > An in-flight loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.
- [NTSB WPR11CA468](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR11CA468.md): Beech 36 · Riverton, WY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 24, 2011 · N7549N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA09FA093](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA093.md): Beech 36 · Louisville, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 18, 2008 · N7472N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s continued operation of the aircraft with known deficiencies. Contributing to this accident was the improper sealing of the engine case during overhaul.
- [NTSB LAX07CA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07CA244.md): Beech 36 · Jean, NV · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 6, 2007 · N9ET · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07FA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA002.md): Beech 36 · Centennial, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 2006 · N7855R · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing factors were the light pole and parked vehicles impacted during the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX06FA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX06FA066.md): Beech 36 · Livermore, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2005 · N5942S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the appropriate glidepath alignment during an instrument landing system approach, resulting in collision with terrain. A contributing factor to the accident was the failure of the air traffic controllers to issue a minimum safe…
- [NTSB DFW05FA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05FA059.md): Beech BE-36 · Brownwood, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2005 · N1750A · Destroyed
  > The pilots failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance while on final approach to land. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of familiarity with the geographic area, the dark night light conditions, the non-availability of a visual approach glide…
- [NTSB ANC04FA070](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC04FA070.md): Beech 36 · Talkeetna, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 26, 2004 · N7673N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight collision with terrain.
- [NTSB NYC03CA149](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC03CA149.md): Beech BE36 · Block Island, RI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 3, 2003 · N540Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot misjudged speed and distance while landing, which resulted in an overrun. A factor in the accident was a wet runway.
- [NTSB MIA03FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA03FA068.md): Beech 36 · Captiva Island, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2003 · N41VK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions and his ensuing failure to maintain altitude/clearance resulting in an in-flight collision with the ocean. A factor was the fog.
- [NTSB MIA01LA082](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA01LA082.md): Beech 36 · Tybee Island, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 19, 2001 · N7703R · Destroyed
  > The flights entry into a descending right turn for undetermined reasons resulting in the flight crashing into the ocean.
- [NTSB ATL00LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL00LA013.md): Beech BE36 · Daytona Beach, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 1999 · N3089A · Substantial damage
  > The collapse of the main landing gear for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX99FA150](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99FA150.md): Beech 36 · San Diego, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 15, 1999 · N7706R · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper glidepath during an ILS approach. A factor in the accident was the pilot's disregard for the weather reports, which showed the airport as being below landing minimums.
- [NTSB LAX99LA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX99LA015.md): Beech 36 · Palmdale, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 25, 1998 · N36EL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper management of his fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation. Factors in the accident were the inadequate annual inspection which resulted in fuel siphoning, and a high reading fuel gage.
- [NTSB LAX93LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA218.md): Beech 36 · Hayward, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 18, 1993 · N7687N · Substantial damage
  > fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection of the aircraft and his failure to ensure that adequate fuel existed in the fuel tanks to be used.
- [NTSB BFO90FA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90FA053.md): Beech 36 · Gaithersburg, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 2, 1990 · N2003A · Destroyed
  > Failure of the pilot to extend the landing gear, which resulted in a wheels up landing; his improper decision to attempt a go around (aborted landing) after the airplane contacted the runway; and his failure to attain or maintain adequate airspeed while…
- [NTSB CHI89LA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA195.md): Beech 36 · Princeton, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 1989 · N7818R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot had excessive airspeed, misjudged the landing distance, and did not go around. The high obstructions (trees),wet runway, ditch, and uneven terrain (roadway) were contributing factors.
- [NTSB MKC87LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC87LA040.md): Beech A-36 · Corning, IA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 17, 1987 · N7688N · Substantial damage
  > The flt had progressed normally from champagne, IL. The IFR flt plan was cancelled at lamoni VOR and the flt proceeded VFR. On final approach to rwy 17, aprx 1 mile from the rwy, the altimeter suddenly unwound and the acft struck trees. The altimeter had…
- [NTSB MIA86LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA86LA201.md): Beech 36 · Marco Island, FL · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 6, 1986 · N9031S · Destroyed
  > During landing apch, the plt stated that he switched from the left fuel tank to the right tank & shortly thereafter, the eng failed. He was unable to restart the eng and a forced ldg was made. An exam of the left tank revealed it to be empty while the right…
- [NTSB NYC85LA172](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC85LA172.md): Beech 36 · Calverton, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 14, 1985 · N9031S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N9031S was advised that nantucket memorial airport was in IFR conditions and decided to turn back towards long island. During the flight to long island, N9031S lost radio communications and soon electrical power to the navigational equipment. The…
- [NTSB SEA85LA095](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA85LA095.md): Beech 36 · Elko, NV · Accident · 2 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 22, 1985 · N7514N · Destroyed
  > Elko DME (located at the arpt, used for the lda/dme apch, 108.5 mhz) was inop. Drg arrival, the plt expressed mistrust of his DME. Aprx 24 mi sse of bullion (bqu) VOR, ARTCC controller (ctlr) clrd N7514N for 'the apch to the Elko arpt.' Seconds later, the plt…
- [NTSB CHI83LA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI83LA151.md): Beech A-36 · Columbus, OH · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1983 · N7464N · Substantial damage
  > The aircraft landed in a field about 1 mile from the approach end of the runway after engine stoppage during final approach. No malfunction of the engine was found during examination. The pilot stated he had flown about 3 hrs and 20 minutes. The hobbs meter…
- [NTSB CHI82DA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI82DA257.md): Beech 36 · Ypsilanti, MI · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N52GS · Substantial damage
  > After the engine was started, the pilot found that he needed a new microphone. He stated that he leaned over to the right to help the passenger open the door and apparently bumped the throttle. The aircraft moved and struck a parked Grumman American AA-5A,…
- [NTSB NYC82FA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC82FA005.md): Beech 36 · Marlborough, NY · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 27, 1981 · N7981R · Destroyed
- [NTSB DEN78FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA044-201232.md): Beech 36 · Granite, CO · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · May 14, 1978 · N7452N · Destroyed
- [NTSB CHI78DEX03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI78DEX03.md): Beech 36 · Terre Haute, IN · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Nov 27, 1977 · N7981R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MIA77FLA51](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA77FLA51.md): Beech 36 · Keystone Hts, FL · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 30, 1977 · N7916R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB OAK76AP063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK76AP063.md): Beech 36 · Castro Valley, CA · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 4, 1976 · N7523N · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
- [NTSB MKC76DCG62](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC76DCG62.md): Beech 36 · Camdenton, MO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 19, 1976 · N7470N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB NYC76DNC42](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC76DNC42.md): Beech A36 · Stowe, VT · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Feb 6, 1976 · N7794R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB SEA75FYI04](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA75FYI04.md): Beech 36 · Klamath Fls, OR · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Aug 12, 1974 · N7703R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW72FQG18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW72FQG18.md): Beech 36 · Sudan, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 12, 1971 · N7794R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW71AF057](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW71AF057.md): Beech 36 · Harrison, AR · Accident · 6 fatal · Closed · Mar 6, 1971 · N7708R · Destroyed
- [NTSB LAX71DUJ37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX71DUJ37.md): Beech 36 · Tucson, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Oct 14, 1970 · N7452N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB CHI70AC069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI70AC069.md): Beech 36 · Gary, IN · Accident · 4 fatal · Closed · Apr 4, 1970 · N7757R · Destroyed
- [NTSB OAK70F0193](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/OAK70F0193.md): Beech 36 · Mammoth Lks, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Dec 11, 1969 · N7847R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW70F0096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW70F0096.md): Beech 36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 15, 1969 · N8096R · Substantial damage
- [NTSB FTW69F0552](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW69F0552.md): Beech 36 · Tulsa, OK · Accident · No injuries · Closed · May 29, 1969 · N7604N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69D0126](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69D0126.md): Beech 36 · Denver, CO · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Oct 1, 1968 · N7505N · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN69F0038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN69F0038.md): Beech 36 · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1968 · N7452N · 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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151602'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151602

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