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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech F35

33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech F35. 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 ('1151514')) 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 ('1151514'))
  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 ('1151514'))
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 WPR25FA205Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech F35 · Eagle Nest, NMOn July 6, 2025, about 1345 mountain daylight time, a Beech F35, N5009B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Eagle Nest, New Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…Jul 6, 2025 · N5009B · Destroyed NTSB WPR15FA222Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Riverside, CAThe total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined during postaccident examination of the airplane and engine. Also causal to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt to reach the farthest runway and land into the wind instead of…Jul 27, 2015 · N988RH · Destroyed NTSB WPR15FA181Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Everett, WAThe partial loss of engine power during takeoff due to debris within the fuel servo, which restricted fuel flow throughout the engine fuel system and resulted in a partial loss of engine power.Jun 10, 2015 · N4224B · Substantial damage NTSB DEN05FA012Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Chester, ARthe pilot's inadequate planning/decision which resulted in VFR flight into IMC, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the pilot's failure to follow the briefing recommendation, fog, mist, and observation.Oct 21, 2004 · N3889B · Destroyed NTSB ATL03FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Kingsport, TNThe certified flight instructor's mismanagement of the fuel, resulting in a loss of engine power and his failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Aug 31, 2003 · N4289B · Destroyed NTSB NYC03FA148Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Middlesboro, KYThe pilot's improper decision to descend into clouds, and his exceeding the maximum speed and design stress limits of the airplane, which resulted in an in-flight breakup and subsequent collision with terrain.Jul 5, 2003 · N205 · Destroyed NTSB FTW03FA067Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F-35 · Addison, TXThe pilot's mismanagement of the fuel supply by his failure to switch fuel tank positions which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.Dec 28, 2002 · N3367C · Destroyed NTSB MIA01FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35-F35 · Bamberg, SCthe failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, while attempting a forced landing following a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin, and subsequent impact with the terrain. A factor in this accident was…Jul 21, 2001 · N5058S · Destroyed NTSB CHI01FA117Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Oshkosh, WIThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall. The low altitude was a contributing factor.Apr 17, 2001 · N888SM · Destroyed NTSB LAX99FA077Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Chino, CAThe pilot's intentional flight into known instrument meteorological conditions in hilly terrain and his failure to maintain aircraft control due to spatial disorientation. Factors were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather conditions, dark night…Jan 19, 1999 · N3364C · Destroyed NTSB FTW97FA292Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Richards, MOThe pilot's continued flight into adverse weather and the loss of aircraft control which resulted in the aircraft exceeding its design stress limits. Factors were the pilot's failure to obtain a weather briefing and the adverse weather.Jul 28, 1997 · N3835B · Destroyed NTSB ATL95FA142Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35F · Mt Dora, FLthe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation by allowing the airplane's weight and balance to be exceeded, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane, while turning after takeoff, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.Jul 24, 1995 · N4288B · Substantial damage NTSB ATL93FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Jackson, TNThe improper use of old auto fuel for the refueling of the aircraft. Factors in the accident were the deterioration of the octane in the auto fuel being used in the aircraft and the delayed decision by the pilot to choose a suitable area and execute a forced…Sep 10, 1993 · N3886B · Substantial damage NTSB NYC93FA169Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Medford, NJThe pilot's failure to select a fuel tank that contained fuel, and perform the emergency procedure to restart the engine, which resulted in fuel starvation and the loss of engine power. Factors are the pilot's lack of total experience and his inadequate…Aug 22, 1993 · N3804B · Substantial damage NTSB CHI91FA090Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F.35 · Sidney, OHThe pilot's intentional VFR flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Factors in the accident were the pilot's disregard for directives and overconfidence in his ability.Feb 5, 1991 · N3822B · Destroyed NTSB LAX90FA017Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F35 · Lake Berryessa, CAInadequate visual lookout by the pilot and his failure to maintain proper altitude. The power lines was a related factor.Oct 26, 1989 · N5034B · Destroyed NTSB LAX81FA103Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Carson City, NVJul 4, 1981 · N3339C · Destroyed NTSB MKC78FA037Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech F35 · East Prairie, MOMay 12, 1978 · N7365B · Destroyed NTSB NYC77FA088Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech F35 · North Wales, PAAug 28, 1977 · N3357C · Destroyed NTSB IAD77FLQ12Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Pikeville, KYMay 1, 1977 · N4238B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX76AL055Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Crestline, CAFeb 15, 1976 · N5088B · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN024Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Madison, CTAug 26, 1974 · N5065B · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM008Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Huntsville, ALJul 16, 1974 · N3860B · Destroyed NTSB OAK73AP022Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · San Fran, CAJan 13, 1973 · N5000B · Destroyed NTSB DEN73AD021Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Lindon, CONov 6, 1972 · N5006B · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF009Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Ruston, LASep 4, 1972 · N5048B · Destroyed NTSB FTW71FPD45Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Smithfield, TXMar 19, 1971 · N3350C · No damage NTSB OAK69A0032Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Gustine, CANov 20, 1968 · N3854B · Destroyed NTSB MIA69A0023Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Deland, FLOct 15, 1968 · N5033B · Destroyed NTSB LAX69A0020Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Los Angeles, CAOct 2, 1968 · N4226B · Destroyed NTSB FTW67A0102Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Raymondville, TXApr 14, 1967 · N3884B · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0011Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech F35 · Orland Park, ILSep 21, 1966 · N3825B · Destroyed NTSB CHI66A0014Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft B35 · Peotone, ILAug 7, 1965 · N3365C · Destroyed