NTSB investigations: Beech A36, GA
28 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.
Cases per year
| 1982 | 1 |
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| 1983 | 2 |
| 1985 | 1 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 2 |
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
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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.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'GA' 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 ('1151604'))
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" = 'GA' 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 ('1151604'))
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 ERA24LA143Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Blackshear, GAA catastrophic engine failure due to oil starvation, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.NTSB ERA24LA226Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Griffin, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the airplane’s landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA24LA049Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Valdosta, GAThe pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.NTSB ERA23LA086Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech A36 · Covington, GAA total loss of engine power due to oil starvation as a result of engine operation with low oil pressure. Contributing to the accident was the failure of two separate maintenance facilities to comply with guidance from the engine manufacturer to disassemble…NTSB GAA20CA022Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 36 · Douglas, GAThe pilot's failure to extend the landing gear due to intoxication during an unauthorized flight.NTSB CEN17FA331Accident · 3 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBeech A36 · Ellabell, GAThe total loss of engine power due to oil starvation to the No. 1 connecting rod, which resulted from the improper torque of the No. 1 cylinder hold-down bolts and through-studs at the time of the cylinder's installation, which resulted in the failure of the…NTSB GAA16CA254Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Griffin, GAThe pilot's decision to land with a tailwind, resulting in a runway overrun and collision with a highway road embankment.NTSB ERA14CA214Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Hazlehurst, GAAn inadvertent collision with wildlife while landing.NTSB ERA13FA349Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Alma, GADescent from cruise flight until impact with trees and the ground for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the wreckage did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation and the pilot's autopsy and…NTSB ERA13LA252Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in the airplane being loaded in excess of its maximum gross weight at an aft center of gravity for a takeoff with a quartering tailwind and high-density altitude conditions, all of which degraded the…NTSB NYC08LA112Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, GAThe loss of propeller thrust due to the unseating of an internal propeller hub bushing. Contributing to the accident was the manufacturer's inadequate procedure to secure the bushing.NTSB ATL07FA040Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hinesville, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control resulting in the in-flight breakup of the airplane due to aerodynamic overload. Contributing to the accident were airframe icing and the pilot's impairment by illegal drugs.NTSB ATL06CA131Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Macon, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power due to fuel starvation and a forced landing.NTSB ATL05CA087Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech BE-36 · Dahlonega, GAThe pilot's mismanagment of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel starvation and subsequent loss of engine power.NTSB ATL03FA140Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeechcraft A36 · Stone Mountain, GAThe pilot's intentional flight into the ground for the purpose of suicide while impaired by alcohol.NTSB ATL03FA055Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A-36 · Milledgeville, GAThe pilot's improper IFR procedure by which he failed to maintain the minimum descent altitude, and his failure to maintain obstacle clearance. A factor was low the ceiling.NTSB ATL95FA046Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chamblee, GAThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control after becoming spatially disoriented. Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's lack of proficiency (recent experience) in instrument flying, and improper approach control service by vectoring the…NTSB ATL95FA012Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Atlanta, GAThe pilot's inadequate management of the fuel supply which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a complete loss of engine power.NTSB ATL93LA070Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Augusta, GAThe pilot's improper fuel management, which resulted in fuel starvation and engine stoppage.NTSB ATL90LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Hahira, GAThe failure of the right main landing gear tire on landing the failure of the pilot to detect an existing cut on the right main landing gear tire during preflight.NTSB ATL89LA133Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Macon, GAThe pilot delayed remedial action when the imminent loss of electrical power was observed. Additionally, the pilot's failure to execute the appropriate emergency procedure and manually lower the landing gear, resulted in its collapse upon landing.…NTSB ATL89LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Chamblee, GAThe inattention of the pilot which resulted in the inadvertent retraction of the landing gear during the landing roll.NTSB ATL89LA056Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Athens, GAWhile cruising at 6,000', the plt felt an intense vibration fm the eng. Power was reduced & a descent was begun toward a nearby arpt. Before reaching the arpt, the eng lost power & an emergency wheels-up landing was made in an open field. An exam of the eng…NTSB ATL87FA101Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Dalton, GAOn t/o at 1st power change PIC noted loss of performance. He turned left to downwind leg for landing. PIC and ground witnesses said eng quit and acft crashed into trees and ground. Post crash fire destroyed acft. PIC rpted taking fuel sample before t/o with…NTSB ATL85FA285Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Lafayette, GAThe acft crashed in a trailer parking lot after a steep left turn & uncontrolled descent. The acft impacted the ground in a nose low attitude. The rt wing had struck a parked trailer prior to the nose striking the ground. The acc occurred about 1/4 mile from…NTSB ATL84FA078Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech BE-36 · St. Catherines, GAThe plt received a wx briefing at 1037 EST before departing on an IFR x-country. At 1051, a severe thunderstorm warning (#537) was issued by the national wx svc. When the plt requested an IFR clearance at 1107, he was advised of the frontal activity. About 3…NTSB ATL84AA053Accident · 6 fatalFinal reportBeech A36 · Armuchee, GAThe acft collided with trees and higher terrain which was adjacent to the VOR approach path. The weather was described by witnesses as stormy with heavy rains and high winds. Some of the occupants of the accident acft were airsick according to the plts radio…NTSB ATL82FKG10Accident · 2 fatalFinal reportBeech A36 · Darien, GAThe pilot filed a VFR flight plan, but did not activate it after takeoff. While en route, he encountered deteriorating weather and obtained an IFR clearance. As he continued, he entered an area of thunderstorms, turbulence, and heavy rain. As the pilot was…