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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 35

89 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 35. 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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Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech 35 per year, 1964–2026: 89 cases
1964	8
1965	7
1966	6
1967	5
1968	4
1969	8
1970	2
1971	2
1972	4
1973	3
1974	5
1975	4
1976	2
1977	2
1978	6
1980	3
1981	1
1983	1
1984	1
1985	1
1987	1
1988	1
1991	2
1992	2
1994	1
1996	1
2000	1
2001	1
2002	1
2003	1
2012	1
2021	1

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Query with 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."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 ('1151502')) 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 ('1151502'))
  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 ('1151502'))
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 CEN21LA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Palestine, TXA total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…Mar 6, 2021 · N3394V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN12FA196Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Glencoe, MNThe non-instrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the design limits of the airplane being exceeded and an in-flight breakup.Mar 21, 2012 · N3871N · Substantial damage NTSB DEN03FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · Destroyed NTSB FTW02FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Stephenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed NTSB DEN01FA088Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Glenwood Sprgs, COthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control, and the subsequent inadvertent stall/mush to the ground. Contributing factors were the pilot's lack of experience in make/model airplane, the high density altitude weather condition, and the pilot's attempted…Apr 17, 2001 · N2PZ · Destroyed NTSB CHI00FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Columbus, NEthe failure of the pilot to maintain clearance from the power line. Factors were the sunglare and the wire.Jul 15, 2000 · N947V · Destroyed NTSB FTW96FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Allenspark, COAircraft control not maintained by the pilot in command for reasons undetermined.Jan 11, 1996 · N3052V · Destroyed NTSB CHI94FA212Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Lakeville, MNThe jamming of the elevator control which resulted in the pilot's inability to control the pitch attitude of the airplane. The airplane encountered a stall-spin and impacted level terrain in an uncontrolled descent.Jun 28, 1994 · N3042V · Destroyed NTSB NYC93FA005Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · New Manchester, WVThe pilot's failure to obtain adequate airspeed and abort the takeoff. The pilot's premature rotation, upsloping runway, and a tailwind are contributing factors.Oct 4, 1992 · N3863N · Destroyed NTSB LAX92FA188Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Reno, NVThe pilot's poorly planned approach to compensate for the existing wind conditions, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed.Apr 26, 1992 · N3121V · Destroyed NTSB SEA91FA110Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Harrison, IDImproper preflight planning/preparation by the pilot. The terrain condition and the pilot's lack of total experience were related factors.May 20, 1991 · N3842N · Destroyed NTSB ATL91FA039Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Arden, NCFor undetermined reasons, the engine lost power.Jan 18, 1991 · N4589V · Destroyed NTSB LAX88FA192Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Santa Paula, CAPilot's failure to maintain an airspeed at which the aircraft is controllable and above the stall speed.May 7, 1988 · N3322V · Destroyed NTSB ATL87FA135Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Avon, OHAcft was seen heading east on a downwind for the private airstrip where it was based. It was turned onto the base leg and as a turn was begun for the final approach course for rwy 27 it stalled, spun, and collided with the ground. The acft wreckage was found…May 10, 1987 · N2988V · Destroyed NTSB LAX86FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Avenal, CAThe plt received a weather briefing (twice) and was advised each time that VFR flt along his route was not recommended. A witness observed the acft flying at a low alt below a cloud layer, when it made an abrupt left descending turn and crashed in a field.…Nov 11, 1985 · N50CN · Destroyed NTSB DEN84FA202Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Albuquerque, NMAccording to arpt personnel the plt was known to perform maintenance on his acft. The plt was not a licensed A&P. According to witnesses, the acft tookoff and climbed to aprx 200 to 250 ft and the eng quit. The acft climbed 'a little more', then made a left…Jun 30, 1984 · N3267V · Destroyed NTSB CHI83FA239Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Auburn, OHThe acft approached the 1800 ft grass strip from the west. Local residents reported the wind as from the wse at 28-30 mph. There was no wind sock at the landing strip. According to witnesses the acft traveled 3/4 of the rwy without touching the ground. At…Jun 5, 1983 · N3939N · Destroyed NTSB FTW81FA088Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Muse, OKMay 6, 1981 · N3952C · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA005Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Dargan, MDOct 10, 1980 · N418F · Destroyed NTSB LAX80FA140Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Long Beach, CASep 12, 1980 · N299Y · Substantial damage NTSB LAX80FA112Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Weaverville, CAJun 12, 1980 · N2948V · Destroyed NTSB LAX79FA005Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Williams, AZOct 20, 1978 · N2734V · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA081Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Kerrville, TXSep 17, 1978 · N48RH · Destroyed NTSB CHI78FA038Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Middletown, OHMay 3, 1978 · N3290V · Destroyed NTSB DEN78FA025Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Ogden, UTFeb 20, 1978 · N338RW · Destroyed NTSB OAK78FA016Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Napa, CAFeb 10, 1978 · N3783N · Destroyed NTSB SEA78FA019Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Cascade Locks, ORFeb 7, 1978 · N3087V · Destroyed NTSB LAX77FA041Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Huntington Bch, CAMay 5, 1977 · N2826V · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FA030Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Boones Mill, VAMar 12, 1977 · N4459V · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FHM07Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Flanders, NJDec 26, 1976 · N9573R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FA001Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Bagdad, AZOct 2, 1976 · N362TC · Destroyed NTSB OAK76AP038Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Incline Vlg, NVDec 23, 1975 · N379Z · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF019Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Harrison, ARSep 13, 1975 · N3399V · Destroyed NTSB MIA76AM005Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Dublin, GAJul 16, 1975 · N3408V · Destroyed NTSB MKC76AK004Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Bismarck, NDJul 5, 1975 · N3310V · Destroyed NTSB FTW75AF043Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Vidor, TXDec 23, 1974 · N80463 · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC024Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Alliance, OHSep 1, 1974 · N3776N · Destroyed NTSB NYC74AN102Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Hopkinsville, KYJun 5, 1974 · N2939V · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS044Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Townsend, MTMay 14, 1974 · N2962V · Destroyed NTSB MKC74AK062Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · White City, KSApr 20, 1974 · N2933V · Destroyed NTSB OAK74AP018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · San Jose, CAOct 25, 1973 · N4429V · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF011Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Apple Springs, TXAug 26, 1973 · N4456V · Destroyed NTSB ANC74AA029Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Talkeetna, AKAug 26, 1973 · N3802N · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL053Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Tehachapi, CANov 16, 1972 · N4515V · Destroyed NTSB DEN73AD019Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Bloomfield, NMOct 29, 1972 · N3100V · Destroyed NTSB NYC72AN152Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Port Mahon, DEJun 10, 1972 · N3422V · Destroyed NTSB CHI72AC067Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Saginaw, MIFeb 27, 1972 · N3806N · Destroyed NTSB MKC71AK041Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · St.Charles, MOJan 23, 1971 · N3353V · Destroyed NTSB MKC71AK037Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Wheaton, MNJan 9, 1971 · N3282V · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM050Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Crystal River, FLDec 12, 1970 · N3077V · Destroyed