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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech M35

37 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech M35. 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 ('1151526')) 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 ('1151526'))
  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 ('1151526'))
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 WPR25FA256Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech M35 · Des Moines, NMOn August 13, 2025, about 2300 mountain daylight time, a Beech M35, N951T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Des Moines, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Aug 14, 2025 · N951T · Destroyed NTSB CEN23FA074Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech M35 · Fayetteville, ARThe pilot’s mismanagement of the airplane’s fuel system, which resulted in fuel starvation and a loss of engine power.Jan 6, 2023 · N673V · Destroyed 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.Nov 6, 2020 · N617Q · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB WPR16FA065Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · San Pedro, CAThe failure of the pilots of both airplanes to see and avoid each other as they converged nearly head-on, which resulted in a midair collision. Contributing to the accident was sun glare on the pilot.Feb 5, 2016 · N9872R · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15FA320Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Amery, WIThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering with the airplane near its maximum gross weight, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and entering an aerodynamic stall.Jul 27, 2015 · N9CB · Destroyed NTSB DEN02FA050Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Briggsdale, COcontrolled descent into terrain for reasons undetermined.Jun 7, 2002 · N9775R · Destroyed NTSB LAX01FA186Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · North Las Vegas, NVThe pilot/owner's failure to correctly install the oil filter, which resulted in oil exhaustion and a loss of engine power. Also causal was his attempt to modify the design of the oil filter element adapter by breaking the bond between the base and the…May 19, 2001 · N9820R · Substantial damage NTSB FTW00FAMS1Accident · 1 fatalMissing aircraftFinal reportBeech M35 · Gulf Of Mexicothe pilot's continued flight of the airplane into known adverse weather conditions resulting in the pilot's loss of control of the aircraft. Contributing factors were the severe turbulence and windshear.Apr 3, 2000 · N9778R · Destroyed NTSB ATL94FA030Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Chapel Hill, NCThe improper engine overhaul by maintenance personnel. A factor in the accident was the failure of the engine crankshaft.Dec 11, 1993 · N9864R · Destroyed NTSB CHI90FA108Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M35 · Romeo, MIA loss of control due to physical incapacitation (heart attack).Apr 5, 1990 · N9829R · Destroyed NTSB FTW86FA035Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech M-35 · Valley View, TXThe non-instrument rated pvt plt received a wx briefing that called for marginal VFR to IFR conditions throughout his route of flt. Destination wx was briefed as 700' ovc, vis 2 miles in haze and fog and the en route wx was considerably worse. Several…Jan 17, 1986 · N7BU · Destroyed NTSB ATL84FA172Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Chesapeake, VAThe acft was being flown on a test flt after a new fuel pump had been installed. While taxiing for takeoff, the eng stopped. The plt restarted the eng & subsequently performed a takeoff. Witnesses saw the acft climb to about 500 ft AGL & begin a turn onto the…May 17, 1984 · N934 · Destroyed NTSB MIA81FA123Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Lake Worth, FLSep 24, 1981 · N9997R · Destroyed NTSB MIA80FA026Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Leesburg, FLJan 13, 1980 · N9320Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW78FA005Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Dubach, LAOct 23, 1977 · N9840R · Destroyed NTSB MIA77FA042Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Fargo, GAMar 5, 1977 · N9746R · Destroyed NTSB OAK76FJA20Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Honolulu, HIAug 11, 1976 · N530D · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL080Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Irvine, CAMay 28, 1976 · N9887R · Destroyed NTSB FTW76AF048Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Jena, LANov 29, 1975 · N1169R · Destroyed NTSB NYC75AN103Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Phillipsburg, PAApr 29, 1975 · N9857R · Substantial damage NTSB LAX75AL050Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Alpine, CAApr 6, 1975 · N9803R · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL039Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Lompoc, CAFeb 8, 1975 · N9845R · Destroyed NTSB FTW75AF024Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Merkel, TXSep 24, 1974 · N364Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX74AL083Accident · 4 fatalClosedPiper PA-34 · Denver, COJun 21, 1974 · N15774 · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB CHI74AC065Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Traverse Cty, MIJan 27, 1974 · N9329Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW73AF063Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Smithville, OKApr 19, 1973 · N2028C · Destroyed NTSB MKC72FCA25Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Florissant, MOMay 12, 1972 · N843R · Destroyed NTSB UNK71X0106Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Oshawa, CanadaFeb 17, 1971 · N9812R · Destroyed NTSB CHI71AC054Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M-35 · Boyne, MIJan 17, 1971 · N9878R · Destroyed NTSB NYC71AN034Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Cold Springs, NYSep 10, 1970 · N9702R · Destroyed NTSB LAX70A0028Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Happy Jack, AZNov 7, 1969 · N9725R · Destroyed NTSB FTW69A0049Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Austin, TXJan 20, 1969 · N9927R · Destroyed NTSB CHI67A0068Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Rollg Meadows, ILNov 26, 1966 · N9762R · Destroyed NTSB MIA66A0055Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft M35 · Red Oak, GANov 11, 1965 · N9742R · Destroyed NTSB MKC66A0014Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech M35 · Hutchinson, KSAug 31, 1965 · N9731R · Destroyed NTSB NYC65A0078Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeechcraft M35 · Millville, NJNov 25, 1964 · N939Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK64X0765Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft M35 · Mount Hope, ALMar 1, 1964 · N690V · Destroyed