Beechcraft S35
Aircraft Manufacturer: Beechcraft
Model: S35
About the Beechcraft S35
Within its cohort of the same aircraft type, engine class, and seat range, the Beech S35 sits at about one in five on the safety percentile, where a higher percentile means a higher accident rate. At that position the S35 carries a lower accident rate than most comparable types in the cohort. The rate itself works out to about 2.8 per 1,000 aircraft-years over the type's FAA-registration exposure. Of 25 recorded accidents for the S35, 7 were fatal.
On the registry, the Beech S35 stands as the sixth-largest active fleet in Beech's lineup, with more than 400 aircraft active on the U.S. civil registry. The model accounts for about 3% of the manufacturer's active registered fleet. Of all U.S. registry records ever held for the S35, about three-quarters remain registered.
Aircraft Details
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Serial Number | 1151532 |
| Model | S35 |
| Category | Land |
| Aircraft Type | Fixed wing single engine |
| Cruise Speed | 150 MPH / 130 knots |
| Weight | Class 1 (Up to 12,499 lbs gross take off weight) |
| Engine Type | Reciprocating |
| Number of Engines | 1 engine |
| Number of Seats | 6 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).
21 exact, 4 recovered, 0 provisional
MethodologyTotal recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.
7 fatal accidents.
28.0% of recorded accidents were fatal.
Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.
8,994
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 (25)· 135 (1)· NUSN (1)
Recorded Accidents
All 25 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.
| Date | Location | Tail | Damage | Highest injury | Phase of flight | Finding categories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | N35S | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues | |
| Lowell, MI | N861T | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Watsonville, CA | N6027F | Minor | None | Taxi | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Houston, TX | N5874J | Substantial | None | Enroute | Environmental issues | |
| Tallahassee, FL | N80YD | Substantial | Minor | Enroute | Aircraft | |
| Andrews, NC | N876T | Destroyed | Fatal | Initial climb | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Billings, MT | N354M | Destroyed | Fatal | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Telluride, CO | N4444K | Substantial | Fatal | Enroute | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Bowie, MD | N9018S | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Sedona, AZ | N6864Q | Substantial | None | Initial climb | Aircraft | |
| Lexington, KY | N6136V | Substantial | None | Approach | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Knoxville, TN | N449CT | Substantial | Serious | Prior to flight | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Pagosa Springs, CO | N193Q | Destroyed | Fatal | Maneuvering | Aircraft, Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Laurel Hill, FL | N334DF | Destroyed | Fatal | Enroute | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Marathon, FL | N8985M | Substantial | Minor | Approach | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Brownwood, TX | N6861Q | Substantial | Serious | Approach | Aircraft | |
| Seattle, WA | N5894S | Substantial | None | Landing | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| DeRidder, LA | N322D | Substantial | Serious | Enroute | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Lake in the Hills, IL | N176Q | Substantial | Fatal | Approach | Personnel issues, Aircraft | |
| Elkhart Lake, WI | N5858S | Substantial | None | Enroute | Aircraft | |
| Chester, CA | N5866S | Substantial | Fatal | Approach | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Fallon, NV | N272D | Substantial | None | Taxi | Personnel issues, Environmental issues | |
| Tuscola, IL | N13W | Substantial | None | Landing | Aircraft, Personnel issues | |
| Decatur, TX | N8636Q | Substantial | None | Prior to flight | Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues | |
| Creola, AL | N83LP | Substantial | Minor | Enroute | Personnel issues, Aircraft |