NTSB investigations: Beech A36, CA
68 cases on aircraft the registry lists as Beech A36. 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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NTSB WPR26FA130Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech A36 · Olympic Valley, CAOn March 22, 2026, at 1716 Pacific daylight time, a Beech A36, N2882W, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Olympic Valley, California. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR24FA018Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Covelo, CAThe pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from trees after entering a steep banked turn for unknown reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to take off toward rising terrain.NTSB WPR23FA173Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Big Bear, CAThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack and failure to maintain adequate airspeed on short final while operating in adverse wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR20LA289Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Redding, CAThe pilot’s failure to recognize the airplane’s inadequate takeoff performance given the length of the available runway and to abort the takeoff, which resulted in a runway excursion.NTSB WPR20CA090Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Avalon, CAThe pilot's improper approach and delayed decision to apply corrective action, which resulted in a runway overrun, impact with a berm, and a subsequent nose-over.NTSB WPR19LA238Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 36 · Half Moon Bay, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined.NTSB WPR19LA058Accident · 2 fatalClass 2 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Colusa, CAThe pilot's loss of airplane control due to spatial disorientation shortly after takeoff in instrument meteorological conditions.NTSB WPR18FA046Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Diego, CAA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.NTSB WPR18LA043Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Rio Oso, CAAn in-flight fire due to electrical arc corrosion of the fuel line.NTSB WPR17FA013Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Pittsburg, CAA loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined due to the extensive impact and fire damage to the airplane.NTSB WPR16LA028Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lancaster, CAThe flight instructor's failure to comply with published instrument approach procedures during an instrument approach in dark night, visual meteorological conditions, which resulted in impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the controller's…NTSB WPR12LA027Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Yucca Valley, CAA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.NTSB WPR11LA410Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Napa, CAThe pilot’s mismanagement of the fuel supply, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.NTSB WPR11LA283Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Monte, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the forced landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel…NTSB WPR10FA056Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Gabriel, CAFailure of the exhaust band V-clamp during cruise flight, which resulted in an in-flight fire and a subsequent forced landing.NTSB WPR09CA180Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Sonoma, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.NTSB WPR09FA112Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Avalon, CAThe pilot’s failure to follow the published instrument departure procedures during the climb to cruise, and loss of control in instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s lack of total experience in instrument…NTSB WPR09LA050Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Coalinga, CAThe loss of engine power while in climb to cruise flight for undetermined reasons.NTSB LAX08FA300Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Carlsbad, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain control during the instrument approach and attempted go-around.NTSB SEA08LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · El Centro, CAThe failure of maintenance personnel to properly secure the #2 cylinder through bolts. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for landing.NTSB LAX08CA021Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Camarillo, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain an adequate airspeed during a go-around, which resulted in a stall.NTSB LAX07LA065Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lake Hughes, CAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning/preparation and attempted flight into known adverse weather during cruise, and his failure to maintain an adequate airspeed margin that resulted in a stall/spin. Turbulence was a factor.NTSB LAX06LA210Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Schellville, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing rollout.NTSB LAX06FA129Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Santa Monica, CAThe failure of an aviation maintenance technician to properly torque and cotter pin the number 2 connecting rod bolts at their attach point to the crankshaft, which resulted in the separation of the connecting rod in flight, and complete power loss.NTSB LAX05CA274Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Healdsburg, CAthe pilot's failure to maintain lateral aircraft control during takeoff.NTSB LAX05FA034Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lake Havasu, CAthe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions leading to spatial disorientation and an in-flight loss of control.NTSB LAX04LA227Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hollister, CAthe pilot's inadequate preflight inspection which failed to detect the mis-rigged elevator trim system, and the pilot's delay in aborting the takeoff.NTSB LAX04LA016Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lancaster, CAA loss of engine power due to thermal fatigue failure of the first stage turbine wheel resulting in release of a section of its rim. The thermal fatigue was due to the engine exceeding its temperature limits during one or more start cycles.NTSB LAX03LA026Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chino, CAthe pilot's failure to understand his IFR clearance, which resulted in a diversion of his attention during the initial climb, and his failure to maintain control of the aircraft.NTSB LAX01IA241Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Bakersfield, CADuring landing approach, mechanical binding of the elevator control cable occurred due to a contract mechanic's improper maintenance.NTSB LAX99LA219Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Van Nuys, CAThe failure of the pilot to verify that the alternator was activated after engine start, subsequently resulting in a total electrical failure; and his inadequate emergency procedures for manual extension of the landing gear following the electrical failure.NTSB LAX99LA172Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Diego, CAThe pilot's failure to maintain a visual lookout while taxiing resulting in the aircraft's colliding with a runway sign. Contributing factors were dusk light conditions, the sign, and the pilot's diverting his attention to aircraft instrumentation during taxi.NTSB LAX98FA095Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · San Gorgonio Mo, CAThe pilot's inability to maintain altitude due to an encounter with adverse winds and downdrafts on the lee side of a mountain. Also causal was the pilot's inadequate weather evaluation, which precipitated his intentional flight into an area of known adverse…NTSB LAX97FA177Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36TC · Truckee, CAfailure of the pilot to maintain altitude and clearance above the terrain, while turning (for an unknown reason) back toward the airport after takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were: the environmental conditions (light conditions at dusk and high…NTSB LAX95FA341Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Van Nuys, CAthe pilot's fuel mismanagement and failure to assure that an adequate supply of fuel was available. His lack of familiarity with the airplane's fuel system, overcofidence, the dark night, and the lack of a suitable landing area were factors in the accident.NTSB LAX95FA249Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Hanford, CAUndetermined.NTSB LAX94LA338Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · So. Lake Tahoe, CAthe pilot's delayed decision to abort the takeoff when the performance deficiency first became apparent.NTSB LAX94FA232Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Fullerton, CAthe pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance change of the airplane, and the lack of proper training/transition in the modified airplane. Contributing to the accident was inadequate substantiation process and insufficient review by the FAA; the…NTSB LAX93LA370Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Firebaugh, CAthe CFI's inadequate supervision of the flight and his delay in taking remedial action; the dual student's premature liftoff and improper use of the flight controls. The high vegetation and soft terrain were factors in this accident.NTSB LAX93LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Santa Ana, CAThe pilot's inadequate compensation for the existing wind conditions and his failure to maintain an adequate approach reference airspeed. Factors in the accident were the pilot's low experience in the aircraft.NTSB LAX92LA270Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Brawley, CAFuel starvation due to the pilot's; 1) failure to refuel the aircraft, 2) improper use of the fuel system, and 3) his delayed positioning of the fuel selector valve to a tank containing fuel. A factor in the accident was the pilot's failure to adhere to the…NTSB LAX92LA386Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Avalon, CAA loss of control due to pilot incapacitation for an undetermined reason(s).NTSB LAX90FA138Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Kneeland, CAThe pilot's improper use of IFR procedures by failing to maintain the minimum descent altitude for the segment of the approach that he was flying. The hilly/mountainous terrain was a related factor.NTSB DEN89FA141Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · South Lake Taho, CAThe pilot's falure to maintain adequate airspeed after takeoff due to diverted attention toward an open acft door.NTSB LAX89LA146Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Sacramento, CAFailure of the number four piston assembly. A factor related to the accident was: the soft/uneven terrain in the emergency landing area.NTSB LAX88DUM03Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportBeech A36 · Ramona, CADuring a test flight for certification of wing tip tanks, while performing spins, the aircraft entered a flat spin. The pilot was unable to regain control and exited the aircraft and parachuted to safety. The aircraft collided with the terrain shortly…NTSB LAX86LA342Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Visalia, CAThe airplane departed monterey airport, monterey, CA on a VFR night flight. The plt entered the downwind leg for runway 30 and observed an airplane depart on the runway at what she thought was about midfield. The airplane had departed from the runway…NTSB LAX84LA461Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Livermore, CAThe plt visually checked the fuel tanks during his pre-flt & estimated 10-20 gals of fuel remaining in both the left & right tanks. He said that the start, taxi & run-up were performed while using the right rank. He reported that the right fuel gage reading…NTSB LAX84LA430Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Van Nuys, CAThe acft landed 'gear up' during practice takeoffs and landings. The plt stated that he 'forgot' to extend the landing gear prior to landing. The tower had given him instructions to 'make a short approach.' No mechanical problems were reported.NTSB LAX84FA183Accident · No injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Santa Monica, CAThe plt stated that after takeoff, the electrical sys failed as he retracted the gear. He elected to return to the arpt & land. Shortly thereafter, the eng lost power. He further stated that he hand cranked the gear to the down position & received a light…