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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech G35

49 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech G35. 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.

Defining event

Finding

Phase of flight

Aircraft model

Cases per year

19642026

Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech G35 per year, 1964–2026: 49 cases
1964	1
1965	4
1966	5
1967	2
1968	4
1970	2
1971	1
1972	2
1973	3
1975	3
1978	2
1980	1
1981	1
1984	1
1991	1
1992	1
1993	1
1995	1
1997	2
1998	1
2000	1
2002	1
2003	1
2008	1
2010	1
2011	1
2015	2
2016	1
2017	1

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Latest cases

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 ('1151516')) 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 ('1151516'))
  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 ('1151516'))
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 ERA18FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Cross City, FLThe pilot's improper decision to continue visual flight rules flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in the pilot experiencing spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of airplane control.Dec 21, 2017 · N354WD · Destroyed NTSB WPR16FA102Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Surprise, AZThe mechanic's failure to properly secure the bolt connecting the throttle cable to the carburetor during the installation of the carburetor, which resulted in a loss of engine power.May 7, 2016 · N4401D · Substantial damage NTSB CEN16FA011Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Eaton, COThe pilot's loss of airplane control in gusting wind conditions and low-level wind shear, following a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to properly monitor the fuel level inflight because of his…Oct 13, 2015 · N394CW · Substantial damage NTSB WPR16FA007Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · South Lake Tahoe, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain airplane control due to an encounter with a downdraft that exceeded the airplane’s climb performance capabilities and resulted in an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to depart without…Oct 11, 2015 · N4485D · Destroyed NTSB ERA11FA431Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Byron, GAThe pilot’s sustained flight at airspeeds in excess of the airplane's never exceed speed during a steep descent, which resulted in a subsequent in-flight structural failure due to overstress.Jul 31, 2011 · N156RP · Substantial damage NTSB CEN10FA299Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Marble, COThe pilot’s miscalculation of the airplane's turn radius and climb capabilities at high altitude, resulting in controlled flight into terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of mountain flying experience and restricted visibility due to the…Jun 6, 2010 · N887M · Substantial damage NTSB MIA08FA163Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · South Easton, MAThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane while attempting to execute an instrument approach in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of instrument currency.Aug 12, 2008 · N4615D · Destroyed NTSB MIA04FA023Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Okolona, MSThe pilot's intentional low altitude maneuver and buzzing resulting in collision with trees, uncontrolled descent, and in-flight collision with terrain. A factor in the accident was the pilot's ostentatious display.Nov 21, 2003 · N4214D · Destroyed NTSB LAX02FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Willows, CAthe pilot's entry into an abrupt maneuver at an excessive airspeed beyond Va, which resulted in exceeding the aircraft's design stress limits.Apr 11, 2002 · N4487D · Destroyed NTSB LAX00LA234Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Byron, CAin-flight loss of control and inadvertent stall.Jun 19, 2000 · N5801 · Destroyed NTSB ANC99LA005Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech G-35 · Neah Bay, WAUndetermined. Missing Aircraft.Oct 4, 1998 · N4479D · Destroyed NTSB MIA98FAMS1Accident · 2 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech G35 · Missingundetermined.Dec 3, 1997 · N4404D · Destroyed NTSB FTW97FA302Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Alpine, TXThe pilot's performance of aerobatics at low altitude and his failure to maintain aircraft control.Aug 8, 1997 · N44T · Destroyed NTSB NYC95FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · West Palm Beach, FLImproper top overhaul by maintenance personnel, and improperly torqued crackcase thru-bolts and cylinder deck studs at the number one cylinder, which led to fatigue failure of four of the bolts, failure and/or separation of the number one cylinder, and a…Jan 9, 1995 · N32TS · Destroyed NTSB CHI94FA001Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Webster, WIIn-flight breakup of the airplane for an undetermined reason.Oct 2, 1993 · N4421D · Destroyed NTSB BFO92FA135Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Hillsville, VALoss of engine power for an undetermined reason and failure of the pilot to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall/spin.Sep 11, 1992 · N4526D · Destroyed NTSB LAX91FA292Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Pacoima, CAImproper positioning of the fuel selector by the pilot, which resulted in fuel starvation.Jul 6, 1991 · N164N · Destroyed NTSB FTW84FA237Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech G35 · Tulsa, OKA witness stated it appeared as though the plt was attempting to perform a precautionary landing on a highway. As the acft reached the highway, the witness heard the engine accelerate to 'full power' and saw the acft pull up. The acft contacted the top static…May 20, 1984 · N4239D · Destroyed NTSB MIA81FA040Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · St.Petersburg, FLJan 27, 1981 · N4569D · Destroyed NTSB LAX80DA133Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Shelter Cove, CAJul 31, 1980 · N119B · Destroyed NTSB IAD79FA019Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Bridgewater, VANov 22, 1978 · N4291D · Destroyed NTSB NYC78FA036Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Philadelphia, PAMar 24, 1978 · N257A · Destroyed NTSB SEA76AS010Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Bellingham, WAAug 10, 1975 · N4500D · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM084Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Mcrae, GAMay 30, 1975 · N4238D · Destroyed NTSB CHI75AC059Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Rock Falls, ILFeb 23, 1975 · N4594D · Substantial damage NTSB NYC74AN059Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Langhorn, PADec 22, 1973 · N4561D · Destroyed NTSB NYC74AN052Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Chaplin, CTDec 8, 1973 · N118B · Destroyed NTSB IAD73AI003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Winter Haven, FLMar 20, 1973 · N330B · Destroyed NTSB MIA73AM058Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Nashville, TNNov 27, 1972 · N4548D · Destroyed NTSB NYC73AN008Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Wellsville, NYJul 10, 1972 · N4635D · Destroyed NTSB DEN71AD031Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Aspen, COJan 10, 1971 · N4441D · Destroyed NTSB NYC71AN044Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Rockton, PAOct 7, 1970 · N312NF · Destroyed NTSB IAD70AI064Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Robbinsville, NCJun 25, 1970 · N4436D · Destroyed NTSB DEN69A0011Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Castle Rock, COAug 29, 1968 · N1020A · Destroyed NTSB MKC69A0008Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Harcourt, IAAug 4, 1968 · N4415D · Destroyed NTSB CHI69A0007Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Fort Loramie, OHJul 18, 1968 · N4550D · Destroyed NTSB SEA68A0073Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Potlatch, IDJun 22, 1968 · N4497D · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0050Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Cadillac, MINov 26, 1967 · N4445D · Destroyed NTSB CHI68A0002Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Fairfield, OHJul 1, 1967 · N124B · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0060Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Cadiz, KYNov 5, 1966 · N4674D · Destroyed NTSB SEA67A0017Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Rogue River, ORAug 25, 1966 · N4545D · Destroyed NTSB NYC67A0036Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Farmersvll Sta., NYAug 21, 1966 · N4205D · Destroyed NTSB FTW67F0108Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Hempstead, TXJul 22, 1966 · N4564D · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66A0040Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Modesto, CAMar 25, 1966 · N113W · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0060Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech G35 · Redericksburg, TXDec 29, 1965 · N4554D · Destroyed NTSB NYC66A0061Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft G-35 · Binghamton, NYSep 26, 1965 · N4557D · Destroyed NTSB FTW66A0009Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft G35 · Morrow, ARJul 25, 1965 · N169B · Destroyed NTSB DEN65A0049Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Cameron, AZJan 24, 1965 · N4642D · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0297Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft G-35 · Columbus, TXOct 16, 1964 · N4449D · Destroyed