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Fatal NTSB investigations: Beech N35

29 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech N35. 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 ('1151528')) 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 ('1151528'))
  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 ('1151528'))
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 ERA15FA308Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Weirsdale, FLA partial loss of engine power during takeoff. The reason for the partial loss of power could not be determined due to the extensive fire and impact damage to the engine.Aug 12, 2015 · N390Z · Destroyed NTSB DEN05FA114Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · West Jordan, UTthe pilot's improper preflight planning, his attempted flight into adverse weather conditions, and the stall resulting in the loss of control and subsequent crash. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inadequate evaluation of the weather…Jul 24, 2005 · N31TE · Destroyed NTSB NYC00FA119Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Conicville, VAThe pilot's in-flight decision to continue flight into IMC conditions, and his failure to maintain control of the airplane. Factors related to the accident were the failure of the vacuum pump and the pilot's lack of recent instrument time.Apr 22, 2000 · N1253Z · Destroyed NTSB SEA93FA002Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Burlington, WAThe failure of screws on the propeller hub during takeoff, the improper inflight decision by the pilot to return for landing, and the steep, excessive bank angle which resulted in a stall/spin and loss of control.Oct 2, 1992 · N885R · Destroyed NTSB NYC92LA136Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Middletown, NYImproper altitude control by the pilot which resulted in a collision with trees.Jun 30, 1992 · N1211Z · Substantial damage NTSB LAX89FA057Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Hanford, CAThe pilot failed to maintain sufficient altitude and descended below the minimum descent altitude while executing the missed approach. Contributing to this accident was the deteriorating weather conditions and the pilot's wish to return the airplane to its…Nov 28, 1988 · N9469Y · Destroyed NTSB CHI85FA153Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · La Porte, INThe thousand hour plus instrument rated plt filed IFR into a known area of three and four level thunderstorms. While being drct by ATC it was noted that headings flown were very erratic. When questioned by ATC the pilot replied 'stand by'. Shortly afterward…Apr 5, 1985 · N9429Y · Destroyed NTSB ATL85FA050Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Hagwood Store, NCThe acft broke up in flight during an uncontrolled descent in instrument meteorological conditions under instrument flt rules (IFR). An IFR flt plan was filed. Shortly after takeoff the plt exhibited & reported problems with acft heading control &…Dec 6, 1984 · N9476Y · Destroyed NTSB ATL83FA262Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Mccomb, MSThe acft crashed in a nose low attitude and was destroyed. The two plts aboard had been practicing instrument approachesat Mccomb and suddenly without notifing fss the practice was discontinued to return to baton rouge. Fss found out about the change by…Jul 9, 1983 · N1317Z · Destroyed NTSB LAX83FA350Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech N35 · Mount Shasta, CAThe acft flew into mt reddy at about 9000 ft level. The clouds were as low as 5000 and the mountain tops were obscured. The plts in flt wx briefing contained the advice that VFR flt along his route was not recommended because the mt tops were obscured in…Feb 21, 1983 · N9350Y · Destroyed NTSB NYC79FA095Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Olean, NYSep 11, 1979 · N9406Y · Destroyed NTSB FTW79FA025Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft N35 · Sinton, TXDec 18, 1978 · N428T · Destroyed NTSB MIA78FA072Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Kennesaw, GAApr 26, 1978 · N9495Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX76AL086Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Tucson, AZJul 2, 1976 · N33BL · Substantial damage NTSB MKC76AK024Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Wichita, KSOct 4, 1975 · N9454Y · Destroyed NTSB ANC76AA036Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Juneau, AKSep 13, 1975 · N240W · Destroyed NTSB LAX75AL030Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Daggett, CAJan 30, 1975 · N957Q · Destroyed NTSB MIA75AM010Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Atlanta, GAJul 28, 1974 · N9380Y · Substantial damage NTSB CHI74AC100Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Cleveland, OHJun 30, 1974 · N9489Y · Destroyed NTSB SEA74AS033Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Skamania, WAFeb 22, 1974 · N566T · Destroyed NTSB MIA71AM087Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Newport, FLMar 28, 1971 · N2223Z · Destroyed NTSB MIA70A0024Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Cross City, FLSep 29, 1969 · N918JL · Destroyed NTSB IAD70A0012Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Suffolk, VAAug 10, 1969 · N9463Y · Destroyed NTSB MKC69A0020Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Hetland, SDOct 8, 1968 · N957T · Destroyed NTSB OAK69A0011Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Truckee, CAAug 16, 1968 · N1235Z · Destroyed NTSB ANC68A0016Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Northway, AKAug 23, 1967 · N9421Y · Destroyed NTSB LAX68A0014Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech N35 · Los Angeles, CAJul 26, 1967 · N9434Y · Destroyed NTSB MIA65A0123Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech D35 · W.Palm Beach, FLJun 18, 1965 · N9369Y · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0441Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeechcraft N-35 · Brainerd, MNOct 25, 1964 · N9977R · Substantial damage