Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech A35
53 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A35. 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.
Cases per year
| 1964 | 4 |
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| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 2 |
| 1973 | 2 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 3 |
| 1977 | 1 |
| 1980 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
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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 ('1151504'))
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 ('1151504'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 CEN26FA012Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A35 · Skidmore, TXOn October 7, 2025, at 1223 central daylight time, a Beech A35 airplane, N577B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Skidmore, Texas. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)…NTSB ANC24LA069Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A35 · Gustavus, AKThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.NTSB DCA22FA157Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A35 · Centralia, ILThe pilot’s unsuccessful attempt to switch fuel tanks, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the uninstalled fuel selector handle warning device.NTSB WPR20LA131Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Currie, NVThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during a forced landing which resulted in a hard landing for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR15FA212Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Mazama, WAThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s decision to continue visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB WPR11LA004Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Blue Diamond, NVThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB NYC08FA174Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Americus, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the initial climb for undetermined reasons.NTSB ATL05LA042Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate obstacle clearance, which resulted in the in-flight collision with trees. A factor was dark night.NTSB SEA02FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Atlanta, IDClearance from an object was not maintained during an aborted landing. Trees and mountainous terrain were factors.NTSB FTW96FA048Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Hudson, COThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance. A factor was improper in-flight planning.NTSB LAX93FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Tulare, CAThe installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…NTSB FTW89GA170Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech A35 · Escondido, CASpatial disorientation of the pilot after he initiated flight into IMC conditions, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the attempted recovery. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of total and recent instrument flight…NTSB NYC89FA033Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Shirley, NYLoss of control during takeoff, due to the failure (separation) of the right rudder control cable. Contributing to the accident was improper inspection and maintenance of the cable.NTSB LAX88FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Lompoc, CAPilot's improper use of the fuel system and his failure to maintain control of his aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment, his improper emergency procedure and his lack of…NTSB LAX88FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Chino Hills, CAFailure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.NTSB LAX83FUM01Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBeech A35 · Oceanside, CADuring arrival, the aircraft entered downwind for a right traffic pattern to runay 24. At that time, a witness (a well qualified pilot) noted that the wind was from the northeast at about 8 KTS. Another pilot-witness stated that the wind was from the…NTSB FTW81FA010Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Rock Springs, TXNTSB CHI80FA048Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Angle Inlet, MNNTSB SEA78FYP05Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35 · W.Richland, WANTSB DEN76AD015Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Hurricane, UTNTSB IAD76AI007Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Mumford, ALNTSB MKC75AK063Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Dent, MNNTSB FTW75AF015Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Pine Springs, TXNTSB OAK75AP004Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Selma, CANTSB DEN74AD029Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Plain City, UTNTSB OAK74AP003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Sacramento, CANTSB MKC73AK040Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech C-45H · St.Paul, MNNTSB DEN72AD037Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Parker, AZNTSB MIA72AM036Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Homerville, GANTSB OAK71AP013Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Georgetown, CANTSB CHI71AC007Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A-35 · Carrolton, KYNTSB LAX70AL076Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Santa Monica, CANTSB CHI70AC051Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Hebron, KYNTSB FTW70A0042Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Valley View, TXNTSB DEN69A0016Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Edgerton, WYNTSB LAX69A0005Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Phoenix, AZNTSB OAK68A0070Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Orinda, CANTSB NYC68A0121Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Somerset, PANTSB OAK68A0063Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · San Jose, CANTSB NYC67A0182Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Summitville, NYNTSB DEN67A0053Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Ruidoso, NMNTSB LAX67A0035Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Seattle, WANTSB SEA67A0022Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Mitchell, ORNTSB FTW66A0061Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Llano, TXNTSB MIA66A0019Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft A-35 · Statesville, NCNTSB MIA66A0018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft A35 · Mathiston, MSNTSB CHI66A0013Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft A35 · Woodville, OHNTSB SEA66A0005Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · 4w Malta, IDNTSB LAX65A0070Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 35A · Imperial, CANTSB UNK65X0745Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeechcraft A35 · Chatsworth, GA