Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech H35
45 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech H35. 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 | 1 |
| 1966 | 3 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 2 |
| 1970 | 4 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
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| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 2 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1980 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 3 |
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| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2026 | 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 ('1151520'))
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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'
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NTSB ERA26FA291Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech H35 · Bogalusa, LAOn August 6, 2026, about 1030 central daylight time, a Beech H35, N5409D, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Bogalusa, Louisiana. The private pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB ERA13FA105Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Palm Coast, FLA total loss of engine power after the failure of the No. 4 connecting rod due to oil starvation, which resulted in a subsequent forced landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to clearly state that the aircraft had lost all power and the…NTSB NYC08FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Warrenton, VAThe pilot's failure to follow the published instrument approach procedure and his failure to maintain the minimum descent altitude which resulted in collision with trees and terrain. Contributing to the accident were the night, instrument meteorological…NTSB LAX06FA197Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Reno, NVLoss of engine power during takeoff initial climb for undetermined reasons, which resulted in a loss of control and impact with a house. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.NTSB FTW04FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Mena, ARThe pilot's failure to maintain proper altitude and clearance from terrain. Contributing factors were the mountainous terrain, fog, clouds, and turbulence.NTSB FTW98FA339Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · La Veta, COThe pilot's poor judgment by intentionally flying into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were his failure to obtain a weather briefing, and the existing weather conditions that included clouds, rain, and obscuration.NTSB CHI96FA002Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Ozark, MOthe pilot's improper fuel management which resulted in fuel starvation, and his failure to maintain airspeed during the forced landing.NTSB ATL94FA131Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Jackson, ALThe pilot's failure to avoid an area of thunderstorm activity, which resulted in a loss of control and the designed structural limits of the airframe being exceeded. The thunderstorms were a factor in the accident.NTSB ATL89FA106Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Knoxville, TNThe pilot's continued operation of the airplane with a known mechanical defect in the engine carburetor/fuel supply system as evidenced by the past history of engine stoppage during ground operation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's performance of…NTSB LAX88FA196Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H-35 · Phoenix, AZThe plt had just completed a flight from farmington, n.m., to Phoenix, AZ (phx) where she deplaned her pax. The plt dept phx enroute to mesa, AZ, (ffz). After t.o. the LCL controller instructed the plt to turn right to 300 deg and to turn on the xpndr; the…NTSB FTW88FA032Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Port Mansfield, TXThe plt rcvd svrl wx briefings bfr tkof & was adzd of convective activity along the initial route of flt north of the arpt. The planned dep route was twd the wx. While discussing altn routing possibilities, the plt indcd he would ask ATC for deviation arnd…NTSB FTW85MA297Accident · 3 fatalMajor investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · El Reno, OKThe acft took off at 1054 CDT in VMC with no flt plan. At that time, there was a rprtd ceiling of 1800 ft. at 1112 CDT, the plt rprtd he was at 10,000 ft, 'just reaching the tops.' At 1137 CDT, he stated 'we're about 60 west of oke city, westbound to sayre…NTSB FTW84FA103Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Taos, NMThe plt stated that a new fuel system had just recently been installed in miami, FL & he forgot about the new system while switching tanks & accidently turned it to the off position. When the eng quit he realized what he had done & switched back to a full…NTSB LAX84LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Modesto, CAThe plt taxied & initiated a takeoff without obtaining a clearance. The tower controller observed the acft take off, immediately turn left, then collide with a 10 ft dirt bank, located between the parallel rwys. After hitting the dirt bank, the acft skidded…NTSB LAX83FA256Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Antioch, CAThe acft collided with the ground in a nose low attitude during flt in the traffic pattern to land. Witnesses described the pattern as being close in, slow and low compared to normal traffic. The attitude of the acft was described as nose high. As the acft…NTSB MIA83LA009Accident · 2 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech H35 · Missing Acft (Atlantic Ocean)Aircraft Missing on a flight from marsh harbour Bahamas to ft. pierce FL. Thunderstorms were along the proposed route. Last recorded position on radar data log was at 27-06-13 north and 79-27-58 west. No radio communications were reported with flight after…NTSB DEN80FA020Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Copperton, UTNTSB NYC77FHA31Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35H · Avoca, PANTSB MKC77FA026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Beawfort, MONTSB DEN77FA040Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Lander, WYNTSB LAX77FA032Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Wrightwood, CANTSB MIA77FA038Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Claxton, GANTSB OAK77FA007Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech H-35 · Vacaville, CANTSB SEA76AS063Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Mccall, IDNTSB DEN76AD019Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Aspen, CONTSB DEN75AD031Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Provo, UTNTSB OAK75AP021Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Hayward, CANTSB OAK74AP021Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Georgetown, CANTSB SEA73AS014Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Lolo, MTNTSB MKC72AK031Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Bland, MONTSB MIA71AM044Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Charleston, SCNTSB SEA71AS026Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Willard, WANTSB FTW70AF073Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Tyler, TXNTSB OAK70AP043Accident · 6 fatalClosedPiper PA-28 · Placerville, CANTSB LAX70A0020Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Azusa, CANTSB DEN69A0044Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Laveta, CONTSB DIA69A0021Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Gastonia, NCNTSB OAK68A0076Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Nellis Afb, NVNTSB NYC68A0013Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech H-35 · Belleville, NJNTSB NYC67A0141Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Liberty, NYNTSB FTW67A0052Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Bryan, TXNTSB CHI67A0022Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Chesterfield, ILNTSB MKC67A0006Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech H35 · Sioux City, IANTSB LAX66A0037Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft H35 · Wells, NVNTSB UNK64X0826Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeechcraft H35 · Searchlight, NV