Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 35-A33

14 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 35-A33. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 35-A33 per year, 1964–2026: 14 cases
1964	2
1967	1
1969	2
1974	1
1979	1
1989	1
1992	1
1993	1
2006	1
2018	2
2020	1

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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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151404')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

duckdb -csv -c "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.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151404'))
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.

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."highestInjuryLevel" = 'Fatal'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151404'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC

Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.

NTSB CEN20LA197Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Cambridge, OHA fuel injection system leak at or near the No. 3 cylinder that resulted in a partial loss of engine power during cruise flight.May 27, 2020 · N123JB · Substantial damage NTSB ERA18FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35A33 · Jacksonville, ALThe pilot/mechanic's inadequate inspection of the exhaust system, including the left muffler and heat exchanger, which precluded his detection of preexisting cracks and led to a missed opportunity to replace the components. The inadequate inspection allowed…May 13, 2018 · N486T · Destroyed NTSB ANC18FA022Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 A33 · Helenwood, TNThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow the air start checklist.Jan 30, 2018 · N9378Y · Substantial damage NTSB SEA06FA036Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35-A33 · Heber City, UTThe pilot's continued VFR flight into IMC and his subsequent failure to maintain terrain clearance while maneuvering resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain. Contributing factors were low ceilings, snow, and mountainous terrain.Jan 2, 2006 · N1254Z · Substantial damage NTSB CHI93LA162Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A33-35 · Theodosia, MOPoor preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. Factors related to the accident were the tailwind, a heavy weight load, and unsuitable terrain in which to land the airplane.May 5, 1993 · N397Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA161Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A33 · Paradise, CAThe student pilot's inadvertent use of the mixture control instead of the cowl flaps at a critical phase of flight, his misuse of the flight controls after the engine failure and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the student. Contributing factors in…Apr 3, 1992 · N9367Y · Destroyed NTSB DEN90FA033Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35-A33 · Castle Rock, COThe pilot's loss of control as a result of spatial disorientation. Factors related to the accident were: the adverse weather conditions.Dec 16, 1989 · N477T · Destroyed NTSB MIA79FA066Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35A33 · St Petersburg, FLApr 5, 1979 · N848B · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN020Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35-A33 · Bennington, VTAug 17, 1974 · N385Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA75AS015Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35-33 · Oakridge, OROct 9, 1969 · N916B · Destroyed NTSB FTW70A0011Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35-A33 · New Orleans, LAAug 19, 1969 · N623B · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0122Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35-A33 · Lansing, MIMay 10, 1967 · N7111N · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3985Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft 35A · Evington, VASep 14, 1964 · N124VW · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3653Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft 35-A33 · Aspen, COAug 28, 1964 · N9485Y · Destroyed