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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech B35

39 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech B35. 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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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 ('1151506')) 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 ('1151506'))
  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 ('1151506'))
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 ERA23FA265Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B35 · Orangeburg, SCA stuck No. 3 cylinder intake valve, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power and subsequent forced landing.Jun 10, 2023 · N8725A · Destroyed NTSB ERA22FA386Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech B35 · French Lick, INThe pilot’s failure to make a stabilized approach, which resulted in a loss of directional control during landing.Aug 28, 2022 · N8741A · Destroyed NTSB DFW06WA210Accident · 3 fatalForeign investigationBeech 35 · Ensenada, MexicoSep 8, 2006 · N5146C · Destroyed NTSB SEA90FA021Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Bremerton, WAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure, his failure to maintain proper alignment on the ILS approach, and his failure to initiate a missed approached after reaching the lateral limits of the ILS system or decision height. Darkness and deteriorating weather were…Nov 23, 1989 · N8918A · Destroyed NTSB CHI90FA019Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Clare, MIImproper preflight by the pilot by not assuring that the fuel selector was properly positioned, which resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.Oct 26, 1989 · N8805A · Destroyed NTSB LAX88FA331Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-35 · Ocotillo, CAInflight collision with terrain for undetermined reasons.May 11, 1988 · N8875A · Destroyed NTSB ANC88FA037Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Nome, AKThe aircraft sustained an in-flight breakup during the enroute phase of the flight. The left fitting that secures the front spars of the stabilizers to the fuselage revealed the presence of pre-existing fatigue cracking. The initial separation of the left…Mar 10, 1988 · N5115C · Destroyed NTSB LAX85FA100Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B-35 · Death Valley, CAThe plt got an extended wx fcst the day prior to departure which indicated bkn to ovc clouds based at about 8,000 ft for the first part of the trip & sct to bkn clouds for the last half. Mountain areas were predicted to be obscured. Plt was encouraged to call…Jan 7, 1985 · N8889A · Destroyed NTSB ATL82FA089Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Louisville, KYThe aircraft crashed on approach during an attempted emergency landing. The aircraft had just departed and was returningbecause of smoke in the cockpit. The smoke was caused by an electrical short and arcing of wiring in the system. The loose wiring and worn…Apr 4, 1982 · N8854A · Destroyed NTSB FTW82FA109Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Dulce, NMApproximately 30 min after departure the acft returned to the arpt trailing smoke & occassional flame from an area near the cowl flaps & nose gear doors. The plt did not make a straight in approach but appeared to be in a normal traffic pattern. The acft…Mar 30, 1982 · N5237C · Destroyed NTSB ATL81FA055Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Buckhannon, WVMar 14, 1981 · N8069E · Substantial damage NTSB OAK77FA002Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Lower Lake, CAOct 23, 1976 · N8797A · Destroyed NTSB MKC76AK075Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Columbus, NEAug 14, 1976 · N5232C · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL085Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Rubidoux, CAJun 20, 1976 · N5073C · Destroyed NTSB NYC76AM1O2Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Hyannis, MAJun 6, 1976 · N8919A · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL051Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Hawthorne, CAApr 6, 1975 · N8820A · Destroyed NTSB IAD74AI068Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Williamston, NCJun 15, 1974 · N8726A · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF006Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Natchitoches, LAJul 28, 1973 · N8798A · Destroyed NTSB MKC73AK069Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Mulvane, KSMay 26, 1973 · N5164C · Destroyed NTSB CHI73AC070Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Sheboygan, WIFeb 17, 1973 · N5209C · Destroyed NTSB OAK73AP021Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech B35 · June Lake, CAJan 10, 1973 · N8816A · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AFO19Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Troy, TXNov 17, 1972 · N96V · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM027Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Albertville, ALSep 10, 1972 · N29M · Destroyed NTSB FTW72AF059Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Hot Springs, ARMar 8, 1972 · N5026C · Destroyed NTSB MKC72AK005Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Mankato, KSJul 14, 1971 · N4538V · Destroyed NTSB FTW71DRG53Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Punta Penasco, MexicoNov 25, 1970 · N5057C · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD015Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Evanston, WYOct 6, 1970 · N8817A · Destroyed NTSB LAX71AL007Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Temecula, CAAug 19, 1970 · N8693A · Destroyed NTSB DEN70A0039Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Tucumcari, NMDec 6, 1969 · N5092C · Destroyed NTSB LAX68A0113Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Greenfield, CAJun 30, 1968 · N5177C · Destroyed NTSB MIA68A0075Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Troy, ALMar 9, 1968 · N5148C · Destroyed NTSB OAK67A0059Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Mineral, CAJan 28, 1967 · N5132C · Destroyed NTSB LAX66A0094Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech B35 · San L.Obispo, CAMay 28, 1966 · N5190C · Destroyed NTSB DEN66A0029Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft B35 · Blanding, UTOct 19, 1965 · N5238C · Destroyed NTSB OAK66A0010Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft B35 · Lone Pine, CASep 11, 1965 · N5107C · Destroyed NTSB CHI66A0015Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech B35 · Boulder Jct, WIAug 7, 1965 · N5091C · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0008Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech B35 · UnkownJul 11, 1965 · N5024C · Destroyed NTSB MKC65A0066Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 35 · Intnl Falls, MNMay 14, 1965 · N8836A · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X3694Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft B-35 · Keyport, WAAug 30, 1964 · N5030C · Destroyed