Beechcraft H35

Aircraft Manufacturer: Beechcraft

Model: H35

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Beechcraft
Manufacturer Serial Number 1151520
Model H35
Category Land
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Cruise Speed 131 MPH / 114 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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Safety Analysis

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.

100%
Identity Confirmed

Accidents are identity-confirmed against FAA registration records (two independent sources).


14 exact, 1 recovered, 0 provisional

Methodology
15
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


1 fatal accidents.

6.7% of recorded accidents were fatal.

224
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


4,907

Aircraft-years of FAA registration exposure (2008–present).


Comparison

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 →

Model class Share of cohort
Accidents
0.2%
Exposure
0.3%
Time series

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 →

2008 – 2023 Total 15
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 15 observed): 2008 1, 2009 2, 2010 2, 2012 1, 2013 1, 2014 3, 2015 1, 2019 1, 2021 1, 2022 1, 2023 1. 1 2 3 4 0 1 '08 2 '09 2 '10 1 '12 1 '13 3 '14 1 '15 1 '19 1 '21 1 '22 1 '23
Composition

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.

5 categories Total 15
Approach 5
Landing 4
Enroute 3
Takeoff 2
Initial climb 1
Causes

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.

NTSB top-level codes Total 42
Aircraft 15
Personnel issues 14
Environmental issues 10
Not determined 3
Outcomes

Injury severity

NTSB classification of the worst injury in each accident: None, Minor, Serious, or Fatal. Each accident counts in exactly one severity.

Highest per accident Total 15
None 8
Serious 4
Minor 2
Fatal 1

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (15)

Recorded Accidents

All 15 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Georgetown, TX N365B Substantial Minor Emergency descent Not determined
LaCrosse, WA N5546D Substantial Serious Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Watkins, CO N5596D Substantial None Landing Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Ruidoso, NM N5410D Substantial Serious Takeoff Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
Tucson, AZ N112F Substantial None Takeoff Not determined, Environmental issues
Bountiful, UT N647Q Substantial None Landing Aircraft, Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Monroe, LA N653T Substantial Serious Approach Not determined, Environmental issues
Parker, AZ N4689D Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Palm Coast, FL N375B Destroyed Fatal Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Holly Lake Ranch, TX N4684D Substantial Serious Enroute Personnel issues, Aircraft
Des Moines, IA N5537D Substantial None Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues
Green Lake, WI N5443D Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Fredericksburg, PA N5469D Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Grain Valley, MO N7942D Substantial None Initial climb Aircraft, Environmental issues
Bay City, MI N5430D Substantial None Landing Personnel issues
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