Beechcraft 35-B33
Aircraft Manufacturer: Beechcraft
Model: 35-B33
About the Beechcraft 35-B33
On safety, the Beechcraft 35-B33 lands at about a third on the percentile within its peer cohort of same-type, engine-class, and seat-range aircraft, and because a higher percentile marks a higher accident rate, the 35-B33 records a lower accident rate than most of those comparable types. The figure behind it is a recorded accident rate of about 3 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years measured over the type's own FAA-registration exposure. Of the 17 accidents recorded for the model, 4 were fatal.
By active fleet, the 35-B33 ranks 12th in Beechcraft's lineup, with more than 200 of the type still on the U.S. civil registry. The 35-B33 accounts for about 2% of the manufacturer's total active fleet. Of every registry record the model has ever held, about three-quarters remain registered today.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 1151406 |
| Model | 35-B33 |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Cruise Speed | 138 MPH / 120 knots |
| Weight | Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats |
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Composition of NTSB accident records for this model in general-aviation operations (FAR Part 91 and 137), based on NTSB data as of May 1, 2026. It's a breakdown of recorded accidents rather than a safety rating, and types with significant non-GA operation (such as Part 135) may be under-represented.
Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).
13 exact, 4 recovered, 0 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
4 fatal accidents.
23.5% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
5,665
Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).
Within its peer cohort
Within this model's peer class (same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range), comparison of its share of recorded NTSB accidents to its share of FAA registration exposure (aircraft-years since 2008).
This is a share comparison, not flight-hours adjusted, so a model flown more per airframe than its peers will show an accident share above its exposure share even if its per-hour safety is average. Methodology →
Accidents by year
Recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents per calendar year, derived directly from the NTSB accident database. Each bar shows the accidents that occurred in that year. Methodology →
Phase of flight
Which phase of flight each accident occurred in, as coded by the NTSB. Most accidents happen in the phases where most flying time is concentrated, so this isn't a measure of which phase is most dangerous.
Finding category
Top-level NTSB cause category, from the coded investigation findings. An accident often has more than one finding, so totals here can exceed the recorded accident count.
Injury severity
NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.
Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (17)
Recorded Accidents
All 17 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nunn, CO | N285BW | Destroyed | Fatal | unknown | unknown | |
| Ava, MO | N9522Y | Substantial | None | Enroute | Aircraft, Not determined | |
| Scottsmoor, FL | N5714K | Substantial | Serious | Enroute | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Baker, NV | N8983M | Substantial | None | Initial climb | Aircraft | |
| St. Ignatius, MT | N9529Y | Substantial | Fatal | Maneuvering | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Bowman, ND | N666WW | Substantial | Serious | Initial climb | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Berlin, MD | N9745Y | Substantial | Serious | Initial climb | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| El Dorado, AR | N9704Y | Destroyed | Fatal | Approach | Not determined, Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Effingham, IL | N718CD | Substantial | None | Enroute | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Urbana, IN | N8910M | Substantial | Serious | Enroute | Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Lone Pine, CA | N82182 | Substantial | Minor | Initial climb | Not determined, Personnel issues | |
| San Manuel, AZ | N6841Q | Substantial | Serious | Approach | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| White Plains, NY | N8519M | Substantial | Minor | Approach | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Camarillo, CA | N460SR | Substantial | Serious | Approach | Not determined | |
| Chico, CA | N9617Y | Substantial | Minor | Approach | Aircraft, Not determined | |
| Truckee, CA | N9772Y | Substantial | None | Initial climb | Not determined, Environmental issues | |
| Homosassa Spgs., FL | N945T | Destroyed | Fatal | Enroute | Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft |