# NTSB investigations: Beech A36

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.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB CEN11FA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA274.md): Beech A36 · Monaville, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Apr 7, 2011 · N24192 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN11LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA178.md): Beech A36 · Danville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 7, 2011 · N6XZ · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll.
- [NTSB ERA11FA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA11FA074.md): Beech A36 · Theodore, AL · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 30, 2010 · N1860P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while maneuvering at night in deteriorating weather conditions due to spatial disorientation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing.
- [NTSB CEN11RA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11RA024.md): Beech A36 · Ensenada, Mexico · Accident · 4 fatal · Foreign investigation · Oct 15, 2010 · N212DB · Destroyed
  > On October 15, 2010, at 2200 coordinated universal time (1400 local), a Beech A36, US registered N212DB, owned by Lyon Roger C Trustee and piloted by an instrument rated private pilot, was destroyed when it impacted terrain under unknown circumstances near…
- [NTSB CEN11CA031](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA031.md): Beech A36 · Pagosa Springs, CO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 14, 2010 · N4979M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR10LA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10LA357.md): Beech A36 · Phoenix, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 2010 · N9SH · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during descent due to fuel starvation that resulted from the pilot's mismanagement of the fuel system.
- [NTSB WPR10FA305](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA305.md): Hawker Beechcraft A36 · Seligman, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2010 · N155FT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain in the dark night.
- [NTSB CEN10FA320](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA320.md): Beech A36 · Lidderdale, IA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 13, 2010 · N6036U · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to initiate the flight in marginal weather conditions and his loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB CEN10LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA140.md): Beech A36 · Slaton, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 5, 2010 · N2036Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to the insufficient clamping force between the two crankcase halves and each cylinder to the crankcase.
- [NTSB CEN10FA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA114.md): Beech A36 · Winslow, AR · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2010 · N1085D · Substantial damage
  > The instrument-rated pilot's spatial disorientation and subsequent loss of airplane control during flight in instrument meteorological and conditions favorable for structural icing.
- [NTSB ERA10CA125](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA10CA125.md): Beech A36 · Argyle, NY · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 27, 2010 · N800G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to land downwind on the contaminated runway, resulting in the airplane overrunning the runway.
- [NTSB CEN10FA069](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA069.md): Beech A36 · Eagle Pass, TX · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 2009 · N1105N · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to continue the approach below minimums without visual references, and subsequent collision with the perimeter fence/terrain.
- [NTSB WPR10FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR10FA056.md): Beech A36 · San Gabriel, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 2009 · N17803 · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB CEN10FA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10FA044.md): Beech A36 · Spring Branch, TX · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 2009 · N91TD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during cruise flight in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to this accident was the pilot’s lack of recent experience in flying in instrument meteorological conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA005](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA005.md): Beech A36 · Refugio, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 2, 2009 · N991PP · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the correct engine restart checklist.
- [NTSB ERA09LA530](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09LA530.md): Beech A36 · Fairmont, WV · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 19, 2009 · N57S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff, resulting in an overun. Contributing to the accident was the overweight condition of the airplane.
- [NTSB ERA09FA514](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA09FA514.md): Beech A36 · Flat Rock, NC · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 2009 · N888WD · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s attempt to maintain visual flight during instrument meteorological conditions, resulting in controlled flight into mountainous terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to advise the controller of the weather conditions…
- [NTSB WPR09CA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09CA180.md): Beech A36 · Sonoma, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 5, 2009 · N100VH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB CEN09LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA227.md): Beech A36 · Laredo, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 21, 2009 · N8120R · Substantial damage
  > The certificated flight instructor's improper fuel management resulting in an engine failure due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the flight instructor's failure to properly complete the restart checklist.
- [NTSB CEN09CA356](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA356.md): Beech A36 · Charleston, MO · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 20, 2009 · N451S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadvertent use of the landing gear selector handle instead of the flap handle during landing rollout, which resulted in the collapse of the nose landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA186](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA186.md): Beech A36 · Athens, TX · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 4, 2009 · N5470V · Substantial damage
  > The non-certificated pilot's failure to maintain control during his unauthorized use of the airplane.
- [NTSB WPR09FA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09FA112.md): Beech A36 · Avalon, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 6, 2009 · N66819 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument…
- [NTSB CEN09LA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA137.md): Beech A36 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 2009 · N8074P · Substantial damage
  > Collapse of the landing gear during landing due to the incorrect installation of the landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate the abnormal procedures checklist prior to landing.
- [NTSB WPR09LA050](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR09LA050.md): Beech A36 · Coalinga, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 2008 · N3058Y · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA038](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA038.md): Beech A36 · Salina, KS · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 18, 2008 · N3112Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to properly manage the available fuel supply, which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN09LA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA014.md): Beech A36 · Houston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 8, 2008 · N703KP · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power due to a fracture in the oil filter adapter housing. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX08FA300](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX08FA300.md): Beech A36 · Carlsbad, CA · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 28, 2008 · N82TB · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control during the instrument approach and attempted go-around.
- [NTSB MIA08FA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA08FA144.md): Beech A-36 · Tampa, FL · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2008 · N36CL · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to take off with a tailwind and his failure to maintain runway alignment during initial takeoff climb.
- [NTSB CHI08CA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08CA175.md): Beech A36 · Dwight, IL · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 1, 2008 · N6051M · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the highway signpost that the airplane impacted during the landing rollout.
- [NTSB DFW08LA169](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08LA169.md): Beech A36 · Olathe, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 24, 2008 · N28HN · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CHI08LA154](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA154.md): Beech A36 · Grand Rapids, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 2008 · N7214Y · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine thrust due to the propeller separating from the aircraft as a result of fatigue failure of the propeller attachment bolts caused by the insufficient torque of the bolts during installation.
- [NTSB NYC08LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA207.md): Beech A36 · Pawtucket, RI · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 6, 2008 · N27199 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > Both pilots' failure to see and avoid the other airplane. Contributing to the accident was the air traffic controllers failure to notify either pilot of the potential conflict.
- [NTSB CHI08LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI08LA143.md): Beech A36 · Norfolk, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 2008 · N4605M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the left main landing gear tire for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB NYC08LA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08LA112.md): Beech A36 · Athens, GA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 26, 2008 · N623CQ · Substantial damage
  > The loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.
- [NTSB NYC08FA109](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC08FA109.md): Beech A36 · Cumberland, MD · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 22, 2008 · N3815T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper approach course for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB SEA08LA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA08LA033.md): Beech A36 · El Centro, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 14, 2007 · N435M · Substantial damage
  > The failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the #2 cylinder through bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.
- [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 MIA07FA137](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07FA137.md): Beech A36 · Elizabethton, TN · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 1, 2007 · N326DK · Destroyed
  > The poor in-flight planning by the pilot-in-command for flying towards rising terrain with inadequate clearance.
- [NTSB CHI07CA231](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07CA231.md): Beech A36 · Sturtevant, WI · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2007 · N613KP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper decision to land with a tailwind, which resulted in an overrun during landing rollout. Factors contributing to the accident include the dirt pile and the tailwind.
- [NTSB MIA07LA111](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA07LA111.md): Beech A36 · Cullman, AL · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 2007 · N18491 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of an in-flight emergency, which resulted in a gear-up landing and runway overrun. Contributing to the accident was a breach to the engine crankcase above and in line with the No. 1 cylinder.
- [NTSB ATL07FA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL07FA040.md): Beech A36 · Hinesville, GA · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Feb 9, 2007 · N506BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the in-flight breakup of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing to the accident were airframe icing and the pilot's impairment by illegal drugs.
- [NTSB NYC07FA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC07FA056.md): Beech A36 · Wayne, NJ · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 16, 2007 · N711SK · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to comply with the published instrument approach procedure, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.
- [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 LAX07LA065](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX07LA065.md): Beech A36 · Lake Hughes, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 2006 · N4598S · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and attempted flight into known adverse weather during cruise, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin that resulted in a stall/spin. Turbulence was a factor.
- [NTSB CHI07FA045](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI07FA045.md): Beech A36 · Chattanooga, TN · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 2006 · N3704B · Destroyed
  > The pilot's reported spatial disorientation which lead to not maintaining altitude/clearance from terrain and not obtaining/maintaining a proper climb rate during the missed approach. Factors were the night, the clouds encountered on approach, and trees.
- [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 ATL06CA131](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL06CA131.md): Beech A36 · Macon, GA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2006 · N69PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing.
- [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 NYC06CA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC06CA177.md): Beech A36 · Somerville, NJ · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 16, 2006 · N5363P · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's continued flight into known adverse weather.

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## 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'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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