Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech K35
44 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech K35. 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 | 2 |
| 1966 | 2 |
| 1968 | 2 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 2 |
| 1973 | 1 |
| 1974 | 2 |
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 1 |
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1981 | 1 |
| 1982 | 1 |
| 1983 | 3 |
| 1987 | 3 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
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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 ('1151524'))
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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 WPR26FA068Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech K35 · Summer Lake, OROn December 23, 2025, about 0841 Pacific standard time, a Beech K35, N9540R, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Summer Lake, Oregon. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was being operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB CEN25FA364Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech K35 · Cambridge, MNOn September 4, 2025, about 1105 central daylight time, a Beech K35 airplane, N6021E, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Cambridge, Minnesota. The pilot sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…NTSB WPR22FA087Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech K35 · Salem, ORThe airplane’s excessive nose-up pitch attitude during landing for undetermined reasons.NTSB WPR10FA158Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Boulder City, NVA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's inadequate fuel management; also causal was his subsequent failure to maintain clearance from power lines.NTSB ERA09FA283Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Lantana, FLA total loss of engine power due to disengagement of the idler gear support pin as a result of improper maintenance.NTSB ANC05FA030Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Leesburg, FLAn abrupt maneuver performed by the pilot at a low altitude, and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which precipitated an inadvertent stall and impact with terrain.NTSB LAX03LA270Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Gerlach, NVthe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed resulting in a stall mush and collision with terrain.NTSB ATL03FA002Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Jellico, TNThe pilot's incapacitation in flight due to a heart attack resulting in an in-flight loss of control, and collision with terrain. A factor was the pilot acting as a pilot-in-command with a known medical grounding condition.NTSB CHI01FA230Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Grafton, IAThe pilot's improper inflight decision to continue into known adverse weather. A factor was the thunderstorm.NTSB CHI00FA284Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Manitowish Watr, WIthe pilot not maintaining altitude/clearance from the trees during an approach on a dark, low overcast night, the pilot's improper use of an IFR procedure without clearance, and the pilot's improper in-flight decision to attempt an IFR approach without…NTSB LAX00FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Newberry Spring, CAThe crankshaft's fatigue failure at the site of an electrical arc mark stress riser, during cruise flight. Contributing factors were the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, improper decision, and maintenance.NTSB LAX93LA244Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Eureka, NVThe pilot disregarding the advice that visual flight rules were not recommended; the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation along his route of flight; the pilot attempting flight into known adverse weather conditions; the pilot's loss of aircraft control due…NTSB ATL91FA041Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Lafayette, TNPartial loss of engine for an undetermined reason. The adverse weather conditions, darkness, and radio tower were related factors.NTSB MIA88FA267Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Morriston, FLThe student pilot was about 47 miles from home and nearing completion of a x-c flt with his wife, father, and mother. The plt had reqsted VFR flight following & had been cruising at 6500 ft. the plt advised ATC they were down to 6250 ft & needed to descend…NTSB MIA88FA049Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K-35 · Crescent City, FLThe pilot experienced a partial engine failure at lift off with 1/2 of the runway remaining in front of him. The pilot then attempted to do a 180 degree teardrop back to the runway, stalled and crashed. Investigation revealed water contamination of the fuel…NTSB CHI87FA198Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Martinsville, INShortly after takeoff an engine failure occurred. The aircraft stalled and spun to the ground when the pilot tried to return to the airport. The fuel selector was positioned on the almost empty auxiliary tank (meant for use in level flight only).NTSB ATL87FA082Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Arden, NCPlt departed charleston, SC for raleigh earlier in the day. While at raleigh he discussed pending legislation with assoc. He departed raleigh about 2228 EST in wx of indef 100 and 1/2 mile visibility. His destination was forecast to have occasional ceilings…NTSB NYC84FA032Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Stockholm, NJAt 1455 EST, a Beech K35 (bonanza), N106Q, & a Piper PA-34-200, N56670, collided while the acft were flying over the vicinity of the sparta VORTAC. The bonanza plt was on a local flt while the PA-34 was on multi-eng training flt. The student in the PA-34…NTSB NYC83FA141Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Ridgefield, CTShortly after takeoff, several witnesses heard unusual sounds from the acft. One stated that he heard a sputtering noise & the eng stopped, then it restarted, but was not smooth. The other 2 witnesses heard a backfiring or sputtering noise. Subsequently, the…NTSB ATL83FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech K35 · Birmingham, ALThe acft collided with trees and terrain during a practice localizer approach at night to rwy 23 at Birmingham municipalarpt. The weather was VMC and the pilot was not instrument rated. On approaching Birmingham from tri-cities, NC the pilot asked for a…NTSB LAX83FUJ07Accident · 1 fatalFinal reportBeech K35 · Tucson, AZThe acft crashed into rising terrain left wing tip first. The pilot had made a radio call saying he was landing due to smoke in the cockpit at 1517 MST. At 1523 MST the acft crashed off arpt on an upslope with a 30 degree incline. Examination of the wreckage…NTSB FTW81FA137Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Albuquerque, NMNTSB LAX81FA014Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Big Bear Lake, CANTSB SEA78FA032Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Wenatchee, WANTSB LAX77FA028Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Big Bear City, CANTSB CHI77FA023Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Delaware Twp, INNTSB OAK76AP028Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech K35 · S.Lake Tahoe, CANTSB MIA75AM015Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Missing AircraftNTSB MIA74AM087Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Jasper, GANTSB DEN73AD075Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Salt Lake City, UTNTSB SEA71AS016Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Pocatello, IDNTSB LAX70AL047Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Wrightwood, CANTSB LAX70A0034Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Reno, NVNTSB DEN70A0018Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Provo, UTNTSB MKC69A0061Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Sylvan Grove, KSNTSB SEA70A0003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Brothers, ORNTSB FTW69A0061Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Spicewood, TXNTSB DEN69A0005Accident · 6 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Rock River, WYNTSB LAX68A0079Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Redondo Bch, CANTSB FTW67A0061Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Dover, ARNTSB FTW66A0065Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech K35 · Mustang, OKNTSB CHI65A0099Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft K35 · Whitesburg, KYNTSB MKC65A0048Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft K35 · Syracuse, KSNTSB UNK64X4028Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft K35 · Cibola, AZ