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NTSB investigations: Beech 35, TX

33 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech 35. 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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151502')) 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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'TX' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
    AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151502'))
  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."eventStateOrRegion" = 'TX' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA'
  AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151502'))
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 CEN21LA167Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Bridgeport, TXThe pilots’ failure to maintain adequate airspeed during a simulated power-off approach in gusting wind conditions, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.Mar 26, 2021 · N3953N · Substantial damage NTSB CEN21LA151Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 35 · Palestine, TXA total loss of engine power due to the flight crew incorrectly placing the fuel selector between fuel tank detents, which resulted in fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the lack of a placard on the fuel selector, the lack of obvious fuel tank…Mar 6, 2021 · N3394V · Substantial damage NTSB CEN15LA183Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Gordonville, TXThe pilot's decision to depart from an upsloping, soft grass runway at or near the airplane's maximum gross weight and with a high density altitude, which increased the airplane's ground roll and placed the airplane in close proximity to trees during the…Mar 29, 2015 · N80462 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW02FA155Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-35 · Stephenville, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain control and adequate airspeed, resulting in the inadvertent stall/spin. A contributing factor was the low altitude.May 20, 2002 · N3157V · Destroyed NTSB FTW94LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Mckinney, TXThe ailerons being locked by a foreign object.May 29, 1994 · N3956N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW94LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Crystal Beach, TXWas a total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Factors were a passenger door inadvertently opening in flight due to inadequate preflight by the pilot, unsuitable terrain for the forced landing, and carburetor icing conditions.Dec 26, 1993 · N3331V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW89LA126Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Terrell, TXThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor related to the accident was: the pile of dirt (dirt bank) beside the runway.Jul 3, 1989 · N2946V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW87LA188Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Richwood, TXThe acft impacted a tree after a forced landing to a field near Richwood, Texas. The pilot stated that he was on final approach to the airport when the engine quit due to fuel starvation. The fuel selector was on the right tank at the time of the accident.…Jul 24, 1987 · N470MC · Substantial damage NTSB FTW83LA169Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · El Paso, TXOn a flt after an annual inspn, the plt could not retract the gear, using the normal electrical sys. It remained extended with the green safe light on & the gear pointer indicating down. He tried to assist the normal sys with the manual handcrank, although…Mar 29, 1983 · N3732N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA252Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Graham, TXWhile descending through about 2800 ft AGL to land, the engine lost power. The pilot was unable to restart the engine and elected to land in an OAT field with oats about 2 to 3 ft high. The pilot reported that during the landing roll, the nose gear collapsed…Jun 28, 1982 · N2880V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW82DA218Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech 35 · Terrell, TXWhile en route, the cabin door of the aircraft popped open, approximately 10 miles from the destination. The pilot reported that he was distracted by the open door and lost airspeed while on final approach. The aircraft touched down hard just short of the…Jun 8, 1982 · N3803N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FPA05Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Rockwall, TXNov 19, 1978 · N3946N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW78FA081Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Kerrville, TXSep 17, 1978 · N48RH · Destroyed NTSB FTW76DPA37Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Waco, TXSep 18, 1976 · N2968V · Destroyed NTSB FTW76DRA41Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Bryan, TXMay 22, 1976 · N246MD · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75AF043Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Vidor, TXDec 23, 1974 · N80463 · Destroyed NTSB FTW75FPA14Accident · No injuriesClosedBellanca 17-30A · Dallas, TXNov 21, 1974 · N100MV · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB FTW75FPD03Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Bellevue, TXJul 24, 1974 · N2735V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW74FQG41Accident · Serious injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Canyon, TXJan 26, 1974 · N80404 · Destroyed NTSB FTW74AF011Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Apple Springs, TXAug 26, 1973 · N4456V · Destroyed NTSB FTW70D0263Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Belton, TXOct 12, 1969 · N80453 · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67D0555Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Kingsville, TXApr 9, 1967 · N2885V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW67F0194Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Waco, TXSep 2, 1966 · N2750V · Destroyed NTSB FTW67A0007Accident · 5 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Andrews, TXJul 10, 1966 · N4508V · Destroyed NTSB FTW67D0085Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Stratford, TXJul 7, 1966 · N4326Y · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66A0110Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech 35 · Pt Mansfield, TXMay 29, 1966 · N2931V · Destroyed NTSB FTW67F0227Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Fort Worth, TXMay 13, 1966 · N3388V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0596Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech 35 · Grand Praire, TXMar 24, 1966 · N4456V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0502Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Grand Prairie, TXJan 25, 1966 · N2722V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0334Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft B35 · Abilene, TXSep 25, 1965 · N3754N · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66D0119Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Dallas, TXJul 1, 1965 · N3388V · Substantial damage NTSB FTW66F0097Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Sinton, TXJun 9, 1965 · N920M · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2285Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft 35 · Tahoka, TXJun 14, 1964 · N4508V · Substantial damage