# Final 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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## Latest cases

- [NTSB ERA26LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA26LA289.md): Beech A36 · Weston, CT · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jul 30, 2026 · N9144Q · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight opening of the engine cowling, which resulted in engine baffling separating from the airplane and impacting the right elevator.
- [NTSB CEN26LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN26LA028.md): Beech A36 · Hondo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 22, 2025 · N17826 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to distraction and his failure to conduct the Before Landing checklist.
- [NTSB ERA25LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA226.md): Beech A36 · Murfreesboro, TN · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 10, 2025 · N15PM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of available fuel, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of total engine power.
- [NTSB ERA25LA128](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA128.md): Beech A36 · Alton Bay, NH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2025 · N321TB · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain an appropriate glide path during the landing approach, which resulted in in the airplane contacting a snowbank short of the runway.
- [NTSB ERA25LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA25LA053.md): Beech A36 · Doylestown, PA · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 18, 2024 · N8152R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during an attempted go-around, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain and a parked airplane.
- [NTSB CEN25LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN25LA037.md): Beech A36 · Pineville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 27, 2024 · N3046K · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s collision with a stake on a closed runway. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s inadequate preflight planning and failure to see the closed runway markings.
- [NTSB CEN24LA348](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN24LA348.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 10, 2024 · N6931T · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA344.md): Beech A36 · Cullman, AL · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Aug 2, 2024 · N718FG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to depart in an area of developing convective weather, which resulted in an unanticipated wind shift during the initial climb after takeoff, a loss of climb performance, and the subsequent forced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24FA318](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24FA318.md): Beech A36 · Ronkonkoma, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 22, 2024 · N1089W · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the outcome was the pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane following the loss of engine power and his decision to perform an intersection takeoff which, reduced…
- [NTSB ERA24LA165](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA165.md): Beech A36 · Cleveland, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2024 · N1861M · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing, resulting in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA143](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA143.md): Beech A36 · Blackshear, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 17, 2024 · N729CW · Substantial damage
  > A catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB ERA24LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA226.md): Beech A36 · Griffin, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 11, 2024 · N216R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB ERA24LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA064.md): Beech A36 · Sidney, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 12, 2023 · N6643H · Substantial damage
  > The pilots’ improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard landing, runway excursion, and subsequent impact with a terminal sign and taxi light.
- [NTSB WPR24FA054](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA054.md): Beech A36 · Topock, AZ · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Dec 10, 2023 · N4171S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a loss of engine power, inflight fire, and a subsequent off-airport emergency landing on rough desert terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to attempt a…
- [NTSB ERA24LA049](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA24LA049.md): Beech A36 · Valdosta, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 26, 2023 · N94EM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB WPR24FA018](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24FA018.md): Beech A36 · Covelo, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 21, 2023 · N8248K · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after entering a steep banked turn for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off toward rising terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA423](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA423.md): Beech A36 · Broken Bow, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 29, 2023 · N9379Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the runway centerline during landing and subsequent failure to maintain clearance from the airport grounds worker during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the absence of a NOTAM for mowing operations at the…
- [NTSB CEN23LA419](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA419.md): Beech A36 · El Dorado, AR · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 23, 2023 · N67CD · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a forced landing and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23LA363](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA363.md): Beech A36 · Frankfort, KY · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2023 · N1WN · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN23LA344](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA344.md): Beech A36 · Oberlin, KS · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 20, 2023 · N36900 · Substantial damage
  > The blockage of the left fuel tank vent, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident of the pilot’s failure to use his checklist to address the loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN23FA283](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23FA283.md): Beech A36 · Rayville, LA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jul 7, 2023 · N15RP · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control during the approach to the destination airport and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA224](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA224.md): Beech A36 · Oklahoma City, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2023 · N9169Q · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during approach for landing for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR23FA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23FA173.md): Beech A36 · Big Bear, CA · Accident · 3 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · May 1, 2023 · N2038Y · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed on short final while operating in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB ERA23FA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA113.md): Beech A36 · North Castle, NY · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Jan 19, 2023 · N19MT · Substantial damage
  > The pre-ignition/detonation damage to the No. 4 piston for reasons that could not be determined, which allowed the crankcase to become pressurized and resulted in oil exhaustion and subsequent catastrophic internal engine failure.
- [NTSB CEN23LA066](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA066.md): Beech A36 · Harrison, AR · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 19, 2022 · N8137P · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.
- [NTSB ERA23LA086](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23LA086.md): Beech A36 · Covington, GA · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 8, 2022 · N900AW · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…
- [NTSB ERA23FA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA048.md): Beech A36 · Harlan, KY · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Nov 3, 2022 · N84R · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions during an approach to land at an airport in mountainous terrain, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s hazardous…
- [NTSB ERA23FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA23FA006.md): Beech A36 · Arundel, ME · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Oct 5, 2022 · N902AT · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s loss of situational awareness, which resulted in an unstabilized approach, descent below published minimum altitudes, and collision with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN22LA403](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA403.md): Beech A36 · Houghton Lake, MI · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 31, 2022 · N2270L · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN22LA336](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA336.md): Beech A36 · Ray, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 24, 2022 · N60ED · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s early rotation on takeoff, which resulted in insufficient airspeed and an inability to gain sufficient altitude to clear the trees.
- [NTSB CEN22LA233](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA233.md): Beech A36 · Amarillo, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jun 4, 2022 · N9087S · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power due to a leak in the fuel control assembly. Contributing to the accident was the inadequate maintenance of the fuel control assembly.
- [NTSB CEN22LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA140.md): Beech A36 · Heavner, OK · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Mar 12, 2022 · N9410Q · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to oil exhaustion which resulted from improper engine maintenance.
- [NTSB CEN22LA059](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN22LA059.md): Beech A36 · Cleveland, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Dec 2, 2021 · N8038Z · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, the reason for which could not be determined.
- [NTSB WPR22LA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA064.md): Beech A36 · Tooele, UT · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Nov 24, 2021 · N4370W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB CEN21LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA382.md): Beech A36 · Granbury, TX · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 24, 2021 · N67CW · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined with the available information.
- [NTSB WPR21LA218](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA218.md): Beech A36 · Sulphur Creek, ID · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 28, 2021 · N8140G · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inability to maintain airplane control during takeoff when the airplane encountered a tailwind and gusting winds which resulted in an aborted takeoff and forced landing to rough terrain.
- [NTSB CEN21LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN21LA221.md): Beech A36 · Pinckneyville, IL · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2021 · N1875W · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power due to oil starvation. The reason for the oil starvation could not be determined based on available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA201](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA201.md): Beech A36 · Lakeland, FL · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · May 1, 2021 · N125WC · Destroyed
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence.
- [NTSB ERA21LA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA21LA174.md): Beech A36 · Arcadia, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 6, 2021 · N18394 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power for underdetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC21LA027](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC21LA027.md): Beech A36 · Port Alsworth, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 20, 2021 · N1820L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's misidentification of the airport’s active runway, which resulted in an off runway landing and a collision with a snow berm. Contributing to the accident was the runway’s lack of identifying markings.
- [NTSB CEN20LA421](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA421.md): Beech A36 · Lago Vista, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 28, 2020 · N104RK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel system which resulted in fuel starvation and a total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…
- [NTSB ERA20LA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20LA313.md): Beech A36 · Jackson, TN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 11, 2020 · N74HS · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s inadequate preflight fuel planning, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's impairment due to alcohol.
- [NTSB WPR20LA289](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20LA289.md): Beech A36 · Redding, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 27, 2020 · N1550G · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s inadequate takeoff performance given the length of the available runway and to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN20LA346](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA346.md): Beech 36 · San Benito, TX · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 16, 2020 · N3256V · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for a reason that could not be determined.
- [NTSB CEN20LA288](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA288.md): Beech 36 · Independence, MO · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jul 16, 2020 · N630JL · Substantial damage
  > Failure of the No. 5 piston head and ring, which resulted in a total loss of engine power and the pilot’s decision to takeoff with a known mechanical issue.
- [NTSB ANC20CA061](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC20CA061.md): Beech A36 · Chignik Lagoon, AK · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 17, 2020 · N777AK · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach, which resulted in a long landing and a runway overrun.
- [NTSB ERA20CA203](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ERA20CA203.md): Beech 36 · Batavia, NY · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Jun 1, 2020 · N15DN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to extend the landing gear during a precautionary landing after an electrical failure.
- [NTSB CEN20LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20LA148.md): Beech 36 · Cincinnati, OH · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Apr 16, 2020 · N66FN · Substantial damage
  > A loose fuel inlet fitting on the fuel pump due to improper maintenance, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.
- [NTSB CEN20FA096](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN20FA096.md): Beech A36 · Rogers, MN · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Final report · Feb 22, 2020 · N3266Q · Destroyed
  > Inadequate maintenance that resulted in improper torque to the engine-driven fuel pump inlet fitting, which led to a loss of engine power and forced landing into unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB WPR20CA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA090.md): Beech 36 · Avalon, CA · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 10, 2020 · N6056Q · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper approach and delayed decision to apply corrective action, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a berm, and a subsequent nose-over.

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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."completionStatus" = 'Completed'
  AND 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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