NTSB investigations: Beech C35
15 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech C35, where the first occurrence was “Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical”. 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
| 1982 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 1 |
| 1986 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
Where
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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.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151508')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceCode\" = 353))
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."mKey" IN (SELECT x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.aircraft_model_code IN ('1151508')
AND EXISTS (SELECT 1 FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o.case_mkey = x.case_mkey AND o.aircrafts_position = x.position AND o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 353))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESCRun 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 SEA04FA173Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Kalispell, MTThe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel tank selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and a subsequent loss of engine power while maneuvering.NTSB CHI04LA099Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Big Rapids, MIThe total loss of engine power due to the pilot's improper fuel management which led to fuel starvation.NTSB LAX98LA120Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Rio Linda, CAthe pilot's inadequate fuel management which led to fuel exhaustion.NTSB FTW97LA272Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Chickasha, OKthe pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector, which resulted in fuel starvation and loss of engine power. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's failure to follow the checklist, and the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.NTSB LAX96FA119Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Lee Vining, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's failure to adequate monitor the aircraft's fuel system and select a tank containing fuel in a timely manner. The pilot's failure to monitor the fuel system was due to the effects of hypoxia. Factors in the accident were the…NTSB FTW96FA072Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Kremmling, COa loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the student pilot's improper positioning of the fuel selector and the the CFI's inadequate fuel management. Factors in the accident were: the unmarked fuel selector and the CFI's excessive descent…NTSB FTW95FA300Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Plano, TXFuel starvation due to the improper position of the fuel selector, and failure the pilot to follow emergency procedures.NTSB LAX94LA363Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Borrego Springs, CAThe pilot's inadvertent allowance of a fuel starvation loss of power event and his failure to select a tank containing fuel due to his lack of knowledge about the fuel pump/selector unit operating limitations. Factors in the accident were his limited…NTSB NYC94LA168Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Rhinebeck, NYThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning and inaccurate fuel consumption calculations, resulting in fuel starvation and engine failure, and the subsequent collision with trees during a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the turbulent air…NTSB DEN88LA140Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Brighton, COShortly after takeoff and while cruise flight, the eng lost pwr. The fuel pressure gauge indicated o PSI. The plt switched on the electric fuel pump. The eng did not respond. The plt activated the auxiliary (wobble) pump and switched fuel tanks. The eng still…NTSB MKC88LA105Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35C · Manhattan, KSArriving at the original destination apt, the PIC decided on an alternate, nearby airport, due to confusion regarding runway conditions at the original destination apt. Flying to his alternate, he erroneously lined up at a military airport located about 10…NTSB CHI87LA088Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C-35 · Lake Station, INThe aircraft struck a guard rail during an emergency landing on interstate 80 after experiencing fuel exhaustion. The pilot had visually inspected his fuel supply prior to the first leg of the flight and thought there was enough fuel for the trip. Inspection…NTSB ATL86LA233Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Akron, OHThe plt stated that one to two minutes after the fuel selector was changed from the right to left tank, the eng quit. The aux pump was turned on and fuel selector changed back to the right tank. Then to aux tank then back to left tank. The engine would not…NTSB MKC83FA214Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Grain Valley, MOThe plt reported that when he was on final apch to land, the eng quit running & he was unable to glide to the rwy. Reportedly, the acft touched down in a vacant lot about 75 ft short & 15 ft below the level of the end of the rwy. After touching down, it…NTSB CHI82DA148Accident · No injuriesFinal reportBeech C35 · Dillsboro, INThe aircraft operated normally during taxi, run-up, takeoff, and climb to 3500 ft MSL. About 17 miles from the departureairport, the engine stopped running. During a forced landing in a dirt field, one of the main gear failed. The propellerseparated and the…