Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech C35
55 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech C35. 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 | 1 |
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| 1965 | 3 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 4 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 1 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1972 | 4 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1979 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1984 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 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 ('1151508'))
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 ('1151508'))
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 WPR19FA150Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech 35 · Melba, IDThe pilot's loss of control during a low-level aerobatic maneuver, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s impairment due to the effects of alcohol and antidepressant medication.NTSB CEN17FA364Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Camden, ARThe pilot's improper decision to return to the runway instead of landing straight ahead when the engine lost power and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering for an emergency landing, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's…NTSB CEN16FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Meeker, COThe non-instrument-rated pilot's decision to fly the airplane in instrument meteorological conditions at high altitude for greater than 30 minutes without the use of supplemental oxygen which resulted in hypoxia, and a subsequent loss of control. Contributing…NTSB ERA15FA313Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Hicksville, NYThe pilot's improper decision to delay turning toward a suitable runway once he realized that an engine failure had occurred, which resulted in his having inadequate altitude to glide to a suitable runway, and the New York terminal radar approach control…NTSB WPR11FA047Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Enterprise, ORThe noninstrumented pilot’s inadequate weather planning, which resulted in his failure to maintain visual flight while maneuvering under low ceilings in rainy and foggy conditions and his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from mountainous terrain.NTSB CEN10FA458Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Rollinsville, COA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.NTSB CEN09FA405Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Weslaco, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while operating with a fuel imbalance. Contributing to the accident was the pilot/owner's decision to fly the airplane outside of the operating limitations.NTSB SEA04FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB LAX02FA210Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Chambers, AZThe pilot's loss of airplane control after falling asleep due to fatigue, which resulted in a structural failure of the airframe during a high speed descent after the design stress limits of the aircraft were exceeded.NTSB NYC99LA027Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · London, KYThe pilot's inadequate start procedure in which he fail to secure the aircraft from movement during an attempt to handprop the engine.NTSB CHI98FA068Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Evansville, INImproper maintenance by the use of a loose fitting unapproved fuel line, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power.NTSB LAX96FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Lee Vining, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…NTSB FTW96FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Kremmling, COa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…NTSB CHI95FA305Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Omaha, NEthe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the takeoff climb. Factors associated with the accident were the pilot's inadequate compensation for the crosswind condition and exceeding the aircraft weight and balance.NTSB NYC94WA183Accident · 1 fatalForeign investigationBeech C35 · Lake Erie, CanadaNTSB MIA93FA200Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Ocklawaha, FLFailure of a propeller blade for an undetermined reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Factors related to the accident were: low pass performed by the pilot, and his possible impairment from…NTSB FTW92FA202Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Leslie, ARPilot attempted VFR flight into IMC. Factors were fog, mountainous terrain, and the pilot's lack of instrument experience.NTSB BFO90FA074Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Forest Hill, MDThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the turn from base to final approach. A factor was the pilot's abrupt aircraft handling during the turn.NTSB SEA89FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Sandy, ORThe loss of engine power due to the separation of the bolt connecting the throttle rod to the carburetor throttle arm and an inadequate annual inspection performed 5 flight hours prior to the occurrence. Contributing factors were obstructions in and around…NTSB DEN89FA146Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Glenrock, WYProper altitude not maintained by the pilot. The weather/night conditions and pilot fatigue were considered to be contributing factors.NTSB MIA85FA159Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Tampa, FLWitnesses observed the acft takeoff on rwy 36 in foggy conditions. They reported that during the initial climb after lift-off, the acft pitched up & rolled into a steep left bank, then entered a descent & crashed on an aprx heading of 060 deg. Impact occurred…NTSB MKC84FA174Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Broken Bow, NEWhile on an IFR flt at 6000 ft, the plt requested, and was granted a deviation around wx. Later, N335W informed denver ARTCC that they were going to get into some moderate turbulence for a little bit but that it looked like the light at the end of the tunnel.…NTSB DEN81FA045Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Spanish Forks, UTNTSB MIA81DA035Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Missing AircraftNTSB NYC80FA053Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Spring Valley, NYNTSB FTW79FA111Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Ranger, TXNTSB SEA78FA058Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Redmond, ORNTSB MKC77FA031Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 C35 · Omaha, NENTSB SEA77FA012Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Mckenna, WANTSB OAK74AP025Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Kings Ldg, CANTSB OAK73AP018Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Middletown, CANTSB NYC73AN091Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Malone, NYNTSB NYC72AN127Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Voorheesville, NYNTSB MKC72AK057Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Alta, IANTSB SEA72AS022Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Astoria, ORNTSB FTW72AF026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Hamilton, TXNTSB MKC72AK023Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Hartford, SDNTSB CHI72AC004Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Crown Point, INNTSB CHI71AC082Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Cloverland, INNTSB NYC71AN106Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Manchester, NHNTSB FTW71AF014Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Fayetteville, ARNTSB FTW71DRG31Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Baja Calif, MexicoNTSB DEN70A0006Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Las Vegas, NMNTSB SEA69A0005Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Tarkio, MTNTSB MIA68A0046Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Birmingham, ALNTSB OAK67A0086Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Tennant, CANTSB DIA67A0018Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Keyser, WVNTSB CHI67A0113Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Twinsburg, OHNTSB MKC67A0005Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Brainerd, MNNTSB OAK67A0002Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech C35 · Red Bluff, CA