Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech J35
37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech J35. 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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| 1966 | 2 |
| 1967 | 2 |
| 1968 | 1 |
| 1969 | 3 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1971 | 1 |
| 1972 | 1 |
| 1974 | 1 |
| 1975 | 4 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 2 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2020 | 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 ('1151522'))
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 ('1151522'))
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 CEN21FA043Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech J35 · Fredericksburg, TXThe pilot of the J35’s failure to maintain clearance from the M35, which resulted in a midair collision and the J35 pilot’s subsequent loss of control and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR13FA288Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Helena, MTThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall/spin and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB LAX07LA037Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeechcraft J35 · Flagstaff, AZThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning while on approach which lead to a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB CHI06FA090Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Holland, MIA lossof engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel system management and failure to select a tank containing fuel. A factor was the dark night conditions.NTSB DFW05FA058Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Abernathy, TXThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB ANC04FA021Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Pensacola, FLThe pilot's improper decision to conduct flight that exceeded his demonstrated skills/ability. Also causal was his failure to properly execute the instrument approach. Contributing factors were low ceiling, fog, and the pilot's lack of the appropriate…NTSB NYC04FA036Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Somerset, KYA total loss of engine power during takeoff for undetermined reasons. A factor was the impairment of the pilot in command due to an over-the-counter antihistamine.NTSB ATL99FA134Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35-J35 · Bartow, FLThe pilot's inadequate fuel management that resulted in the complete loss of engine power.NTSB LAX98FA086Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Morgan Hill, CAThe pilot-in-command's failure to maintain visual separation from N8343D approaching from his right. The controller's failure to provide a traffic advisory and the copilot's and flight engineer's inadequate visual lookout were factors.NTSB DEN90FA170Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Santa Fe, NMFailure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in an inadvertent stall.NTSB MKC90FA101Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J-35 · Pine Bluff, ARAircraft stall, from which recovery was not achieved.NTSB SEA89FA160Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Snohomish, WAThe pilot's failure to see and avoid N49231, a Cessna 172. Contributing factors were: a flight path directly into the setting sun, and the low light conditions of dusk on the ground below.NTSB DEN88FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Knolls, UTThe last comm with the flt was when the plt contacted elko radio and requested the salt lake city wx. He reported that he was at 11500 ft and VFR on top. The specialist on duty was unable to provide the wx info due to a computer sys outage but recommended…NTSB CHI85FA314Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Eden Prairie, MNThe plt's windscreen became covered with oil shortly after takeoff. The plt returned to the arpt attempting to set up a pattern for landing. The acft was observed in a descent and turn to final apch. The acft collided with the ground in a descending left…NTSB MKC83FA128Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Knoxville, IAThe acft was observed to lift off the rwy aft abt a 900 ft ground roll. The lndg gear began to retract as it lifted off, and it began an immediate left turn overflying the airport hangars. It was further observed with the wings aligned with the ground in a 90…NTSB LAX82FA071Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech J35 · Gilroy, CAThe plt was advised during the wx briefing that VFR flight was not recommeded across the mountains & that san jose was reporting 3,000 ft scattered; 4,000 ft broken; 9,000 ft overcast with 10 mi visibility with light rain. Approximately 36 min after takeoff…NTSB LAX82FA021Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Lake Havasu, AZNTSB LAX81FA084Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Burbank, CANTSB FTW80FA047Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Barksdale, TXNTSB MIA76AM042Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Columbus, MSNTSB FTW76AF042Accident · 2 fatalClosedLing-T-Vogt SA341G · Houston, TXNTSB DEN7LAD010Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Hanksville, UTNTSB MIA76AM012Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Bay Minette, ALNTSB DEN74AD035Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech J35 · S.Dom.Publo, NMNTSB CHI73AC009Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Elyria, OHNTSB FTW72AF029Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Jacksboro, TXNTSB MIA71AM032Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Mussella, GANTSB CHI71AC018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Plain, WINTSB MKC70A0032Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Barnesville, MNNTSB OAK70A0032Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Benton Sta, CANTSB FTW70A0040Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Fulton, TXNTSB FTW69A0018Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Little Rock, ARNTSB CHI68F0502Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Chicago, ILNTSB MIA67A0078Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech J35NTSB DEN67A0020Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Watkins, CONTSB CHI66A0071Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech J35 · Corinth, KYNTSB UNK64X0194Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft J35 · Hill City Kans, KS