# NTSB investigations: Beech A36: Loss of control - in flight 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 LAX08CA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08CA021.md): Beech A36 · Camarillo, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 26, 2007 · N16SF · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall. - [NTSB DFW08FA015](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA015.md): Beech A36 · Glenpool, OK · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 17, 2007 · N978TL · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane after departure, which resulted in a collision with power lines. A factor was the high winds. - [NTSB DEN07LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA049.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 12, 2007 · N8183E · Substantial damage > The pilot-rated dual student's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach to avoid a stall. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent… - [NTSB DEN07LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA040.md): Beech A-36 · Great Bend, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 2006 · N1801V · Substantial damage > The pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of aircraft control while changing radio frequencies and abruptly applying control forces in excess of the design limits of the airframe. - [NTSB CHI06CA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI06CA201.md): Beech A36 · Mason, MI · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2006 · N9205Q · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall/mush on takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the building and vehicles that were contacted. - [NTSB DEN06FA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06FA013.md): Beech A36 · Datil, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2005 · N1548Y · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control during flight as a result of incapacitation due to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. - [NTSB DFW05LA139](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW05LA139.md): Beech A36 · Arcola, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 30, 2005 · N2015A · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control and airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall while attempting a go-around. A contributing factor was the quartering tailwind. - [NTSB DEN05CA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA062.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 15, 2005 · N435P · Substantial damage > the student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control. Contributing factors were wind gusts, instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight. - [NTSB DEN03LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA056.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 24, 2003 · N435P · Substantial damage > the pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign. - [NTSB ATL03FA052](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL03FA052.md): Beech BE-36A · Mount Airy, NC · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 2, 2003 · N343BA · Destroyed > The pilots failure to maintain control of the aircraft due to spatial disorientation. A factor was low clouds. - [NTSB CHI03LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI03LA063.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 2003 · N5677X · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control which resulted in the overload of the aircraft. Spatial disorientation, an inoperative turn coordinator, and the pilot's misinterpretation of the flight instruments were contributing factors. - [NTSB LAX03LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX03LA026.md): Beech A36 · Chino, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 10, 2002 · N69DG · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft. - [NTSB FTW02FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA087.md): Beech A36 · Austin, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2002 · N7236L · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, resulting in a stall. Contributing factors were the low ceiling, fog, and the unforecast weather conditions.. - [NTSB CHI00LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI00LA089.md): Beech A36 · Pontiac, MI · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2000 · N311JR · Substantial damage > the pilot's decision to fly into known adverse weather conditions which included icing and his inability to maintain aircraft control and a proper glidepath during the approach. Factors associated with the accident were the icing weather conditions and the… - [NTSB IAD98FA094](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA094.md): Beech A-36 · Amelia, OH · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 15, 1998 · N8EM · Destroyed > the pilot's loss of control in flight due to spatial disorientation. A related factor was the fog. - [NTSB IAD98FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/IAD98FA054.md): Beech A36 · Davis, WV · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 12, 1998 · N72141 · Destroyed > The pilot's spatial disorientation, his subsequent loss of control of the airplane, and his overload of the horizontal stabilizer during a recovery attempt. Factors include the pilot's continued flight into icing conditions, his lack of airspeed control, and… - [NTSB NYC96FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA113.md): Beech A36 · Meriden, CT · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N59WW · Destroyed > the pilot's improper planning/decision, his failure to use takeoff power, and his premature lift-off of the airplane, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush and subsequent collision with terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot allowing… - [NTSB LAX96LA191](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX96LA191.md): Beech A36 · Page, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1996 · N100YJ · Destroyed > the pilot's inadequate compensation for a gusty crosswind condition, and his failure to obtain and maintain an adequate airspeed during the takeoff initial climb in a high density altitude situation, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/mush. Related… - [NTSB FTW96FA181](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA181.md): Beech A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 25, 1996 · N2558W · Destroyed > the pilot's delay in aborting the landing and his failure to obtain/maintain sufficient airspeed during the aborted landing, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with the terrain. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper… - [NTSB FTW96FA120](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96FA120.md): Beech A36 · Katy, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1996 · N2TC · Substantial damage > a loss of control due to pilot incapacitation for undetermined reasons. A factor related to the pilot's injuries was the lack of shoulder harness restraint. - [NTSB NYC96FA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC96FA027.md): Beech A36 · Atlantic City, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 23, 1995 · N550RR · Destroyed > the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane. A factor was the pilot's diverted attention due to an open aft cargo door. - [NTSB FTW95LA388](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA388.md): Beech A36 · Broomfield, CO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1995 · N3697A · Substantial damage > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind conditions, and his failure to maintain proper alignment with the runway after lift-off. A factor relating to the accident was: the unfavorable wind condition (gusty crosswind). - [NTSB LAX95FA249](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX95FA249.md): Beech A-36 · Hanford, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 13, 1995 · N6057U · Destroyed > Undetermined. - [NTSB ATL95FA046](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL95FA046.md): Beech A36 · Chamblee, GA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 1995 · N3086T · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of proficiency (recent experience) in instrument flying, and improper approach control service by vectoring the… - [NTSB CHI94FA222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA222.md): Beech A36 · Wichita, KS · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1994 · N107JT · Destroyed > the pilot's attempt to take off into known adverse weather and the subsequent stall. Factors were the thunderstorm, the tailwind, and the excessive airplane gross weight and aft center of gravity. - [NTSB ATL94FA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL94FA102.md): Beech A36 · Statesville, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 22, 1994 · N1551K · Destroyed > A LOSS OF CONTROL FOR UNDETERMINED REASON(s). - [NTSB CHI94FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI94FA089.md): Beech A36 · Grain Valley, MO · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 20, 1994 · N58325 · Destroyed > The instrument rated private pilot's inadvertent stall while circling to land. The weather was a factor. - [NTSB NYC94FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC94FA007.md): Beech A36 · Topsfield, MA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 1993 · N6AP · Destroyed > Failure of the pilot to follow the published IFR procedure, and his failure to correct a spiral after becoming spatially disoriented. - [NTSB LAX93LA370](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX93LA370.md): Beech A-36 · Firebaugh, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 25, 1993 · N7246Z · Substantial damage > the CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action; the dual student's premature liftoff and improper use of the flight controls. The high vegetation and soft terrain were factors in this accident. - [NTSB LAX92LA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX92LA386.md): Beech A36 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · May 2, 1992 · N583T · Destroyed > A loss of control due to pilot incapacitation for an undetermined reason(s). - [NTSB CHI91LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI91LA106.md): Beech A36 · Ogallala, NE · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 1991 · N6687U · Destroyed > Improper planning/decision by the pilot and the lack of sufficient airspeed to maneuver (circle to land) in unfavorable wind conditions with structural ice on the aircraft. The adverse weather conditions and structural (wing) ice were related factors. - [NTSB FTW90FA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90FA176.md): Beech 36 · Baird, TX · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 8, 1990 · N169DD · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command failed to maintain control of the airplane while flying in severe weather and instrument meteorological conditions. The adverse weather conditions were a factor. - [NTSB NYC90LA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA141.md): Beech BE-35 · Lawrence, MA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1990 · N67990 · Destroyed > The failure of the pilot to maintain control of the airplane with an open door. Factors related to the accident was the failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed and the door opening at liftoff. - [NTSB CHI90FA146](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI90FA146.md): Beech A36 · Gaylord, MI · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 1990 · N3671B · Destroyed > The pilot's inadequate airspeed, while maneuvering (turning) after takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. Factors related to the accident were: the pilot's improper planning/decision, failure to maintain weight and balance limits, and adverse wind… - [NTSB DEN89FA141](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA141.md): Beech A36 · South Lake Taho, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 1989 · N1778W · Destroyed > The pilot's falure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to diverted attention toward an open acft door. - [NTSB NYC89FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89FA056.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, NY · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1988 · N555ST · Destroyed > The plt was clrd for an IFR departure from rwy 16 in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). His departure clnc was to climb on rwy heading to 800 ft, then turn right to a heading of 320 deg. When the acft took off, tower psnl did not have visual contact… - [NTSB LAX88DUM03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX88DUM03.md): Beech A36 · Ramona, CA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 25, 1988 · N23536 · Destroyed > During a test flight for certification of wing tip tanks, while performing spins, the aircraft entered a flat spin. The pilot was unable to regain control and exited the aircraft and parachuted to safety. The aircraft collided with the terrain shortly… - [NTSB ATL85FA285](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL85FA285.md): Beech A36 · Lafayette, GA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1985 · N136BS · Destroyed > The acft crashed in a trailer parking lot after a steep left turn & uncontrolled descent. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The rt wing had struck a parked trailer prior to the nose striking the ground. The acc occurred about 1/4 mile from… - [NTSB FTW83FA310](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FA310.md): Beech A36 · Enid, OK · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 1983 · N23684 · Destroyed > Prior to takeoff the plt was advised the winds were from 180 deg at 20 KTS gusting to 27 KTS. During takeoff from rwy 17THE plt advised the tower that he was 'bringing it around to land on 30.' When asked if he was experiencing any difficulties the plt… - [NTSB LAX82DA266](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX82DA266.md): Beech A36 · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Jul 18, 1982 · N4600S · Substantial damage > The aircraft dragged a wingtip during an aborted takeoff and swerved off the runway. The density altitude was 8200 feet. The pilot said he could not maintain a climb so he lowered the landing gear to abort the takeoff and lost control of the aircraft. 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 ('1151604') 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" = 250)) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?model=1151604&occurrence=250 --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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