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NTSB investigations: Beech A35, CA

49 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A35. 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" = 'CA' 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 ('1151504')) 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\" = 'CA' 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 ('1151504'))
  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" = 'CA' 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 ('1151504'))
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 LAX02LA117Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Rio Linda, CAthe loss of engine power as a result of fuel starvation due to the pilot's inadequate fuel system management and failure to follow procedures and directives in the Pilot Operating Handbook listed by the manufacturer.Mar 27, 2002 · N8428A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX01FA234Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech 35A · Linden, CAThe engine lost power for undetermined reasons.Jul 4, 2001 · N699B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX98FA119Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Auburn, CAfailure of the engine driven fuel pump drive coupling and the pilot's failure to perform the emergency procedure specified in the Pilot Operating Handbook.Mar 17, 1998 · N8597A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX93FA097Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Tulare, CAThe installation of an unapproved wing tip fuel tank system; an inadequate annual inspection which did not note, or correct, the unapproved fuel system addition; a wing tank fuel selector valve installation without adequate placards to show position or…Jan 21, 1993 · N595B · Destroyed NTSB LAX91LA150Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Hilt, CAThe application of a sealant instead of a lubricant to the internal 'o' rings seals in the fuel selector by maintenance personnel. Factors contributing to the accident were the pilot's inability to select a fuel source and fuel starvation that resulted in an…Mar 30, 1991 · N584B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX90LA247Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-35 · Santa Ynez, CAAn engine failure due to fuel leakage from a ruptured diaphram in the carburetor; failure of the aircraft owner to comply with the manufacturer's recommended component overhaul intervals.Jul 8, 1990 · N8663A · Destroyed NTSB FTW89GA170Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech A35 · Escondido, CASpatial disorientation of the pilot after he initiated flight into IMC conditions, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane during the attempted recovery. Related factors were: the pilot's lack of total and recent instrument flight…Sep 18, 1989 · N566B · Destroyed NTSB LAX89LA255Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Hemet, CALoss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Aug 1, 1989 · N8581A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX88FA252Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Lompoc, CAPilot's improper use of the fuel system and his failure to maintain control of his aircraft. Contributing factors were the pilot's intentional operation of an aircraft with known deficiencies in equipment, his improper emergency procedure and his lack of…Jul 12, 1988 · N27EB · Destroyed NTSB LAX88FA071Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Chino Hills, CAFailure of both pilots to see and avoid each other and thus avert the collision.Dec 19, 1987 · N675B · 2 aircraft · Destroyed NTSB LAX87LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Santa Rosa, CAThe plt was participating in a cafe-400 (comparative acft flt efficiency) contest over a 400 mi, round robin course. While dscndg fm 7000' at the end of the flt, the plt slowed the acft to 140 mph to observe traffic. When clear, he increased the speed to 160…Jun 27, 1987 · N255B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX85LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A35 · Truckee, CAThe plt performed a gear-up landing on rocky terrain after the acft windshield became covered with oil and the eng beganvibrating. Post accident investigation revealed a 6 inch crack in the crankcase near where the #4 cylinder should have been located. Half…Apr 27, 1985 · N585B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83FA205Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hawthorne, CAAs the acft was climbing thru about 400 to 500 ft AGL, after takeoff, the eng began losing power. The plt turned on the fuel boost pump & started a turn back toward the arpt. When he realized that he could not reach the rwy, he elected to land on a street.…Apr 30, 1983 · N7036G · Substantial damage NTSB LAX83FUM01Accident · 4 fatalFinal reportBeech A35 · Oceanside, CADuring arrival, the aircraft entered downwind for a right traffic pattern to runay 24. At that time, a witness (a well qualified pilot) noted that the wind was from the northeast at about 8 KTS. Another pilot-witness stated that the wind was from the…Oct 10, 1982 · N696B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX82FUD02Accident · No injuriesClosedCessna 172N · Santa Monica, CANov 8, 1981 · N2140E · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage NTSB LAX81FVM20Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Palo Alto, CAMay 3, 1981 · N8683A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX77FUA03Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Avalon, CADec 18, 1976 · N304Q · Destroyed NTSB OAK75AP004Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Selma, CAJul 26, 1974 · N8509A · Destroyed NTSB LAX74DUG34Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Boron, CADec 10, 1973 · N597B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74DVD19Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Stockton, CADec 9, 1973 · N8630A · Substantial damage NTSB OAK74AP003Accident · 1 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Sacramento, CAJul 10, 1973 · N8736A · Destroyed NTSB LAX73FUM13Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · El Cajon, CADec 31, 1972 · N506B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FVM37Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Paso Robles, CAJun 16, 1972 · N779B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX72FUM10Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Campo, CAOct 8, 1971 · N779B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK71AP013Accident · 4 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Georgetown, CAAug 31, 1970 · N899A · Destroyed NTSB LAX70AL076Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Santa Monica, CAJun 24, 1970 · N487B · Destroyed NTSB LAX69D0212Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Santa Ana, CANov 29, 1968 · N734B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69D0159Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Visalia, CAOct 26, 1968 · N221DS · Substantial damage NTSB OAK69F0105Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Tah0e Valley, CAJul 20, 1968 · N536B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68A0109Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Borrego, CAJun 22, 1968 · N677B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68A0070Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeech A35 · Orinda, CAMay 24, 1968 · N877T · Destroyed NTSB LAX68F0430Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · S.J.Capistrno, CAMay 22, 1968 · N898S · Substantial damage NTSB OAK68A0063Accident · 3 fatalClosedBeech 35 · San Jose, CAMar 29, 1968 · N8709A · Destroyed NTSB LAX68D0269Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Oxnard, CADec 23, 1967 · N8595A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX68D0161Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Santee, CAOct 10, 1967 · N8564A · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67F0228Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · San Diego, CADec 10, 1966 · N482B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0229Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Santa Monica, CANov 25, 1966 · N424B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0129Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Madera, CASep 18, 1966 · N8663A · Substantial damage NTSB OAK67D0092Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Truckee, CAJul 31, 1966 · N705B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX67D0091Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Imperial, CAJul 13, 1966 · N696B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX66D0360Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech B35 · Colton, CAApr 30, 1966 · N8461A · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0213Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft A35 · Selma, CAMar 5, 1966 · N570B · Substantial damage NTSB OAK66D0151Accident · Minor injuriesClosedBeechcraft A35 · Lodi, CANov 12, 1965 · N8493A · Destroyed NTSB OAK66D0080Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft A-35 · Kneeland, CAJul 14, 1965 · N8631A · Destroyed NTSB LAX66F0062Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft A-35 · Hawthorne, CAJul 10, 1965 · N606B · Substantial damage NTSB LAX65A0070Accident · 2 fatalClosedBeechcraft 35A · Imperial, CAFeb 20, 1965 · N8421A · Destroyed NTSB UNK65X0712Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechraft A-35 · San Diego, CANov 15, 1964 · N747B · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X2591Accident · No injuriesClosedBeechcraft A35 · Merced, CAJul 1, 1964 · N899A · Substantial damage NTSB UNK64X0572Accident · No injuriesClosedBeech A35 · Van Nuys, CAFeb 15, 1964 · N757B · Substantial damage