Beechcraft V35

Aircraft Manufacturer: Beechcraft

Model: V35

About the Beechcraft V35

The Beech V35 sits eighth among Beechcraft models by active registered fleet. More than 400 of the type remain on the U.S. civil registry, about 2% of Beechcraft's active registered fleet. About a quarter of all V35 records on file have since been deregistered.

The V35 records about 4 accidents per 1,000 aircraft-years over its FAA-registration exposure, and shows a higher accident rate than about 40% of its cohort of same-type, engine-class, and seat-range aircraft. Of the 33 accidents recorded for the model, 14 were fatal.

Aircraft Details

Aircraft Details
Manufacturer Beechcraft
Manufacturer Serial Number 1151538
Model V35
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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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.

97%
Identity Confirmed

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


25 exact, 7 recovered, 1 provisional

Methodology
33
Recorded GA Accidents

Total recorded general-aviation accidents within the analyzed period.


14 fatal accidents.

42.4% of recorded accidents were fatal.

425
Currently Registered

Active aircraft fleet size contributing to the exposure data.


8,175

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
1.9%
Exposure
2.1%
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 – 2025 Total 33
Accidents by year Accidents by year (total 33 observed): 2008 1, 2009 2, 2010 1, 2011 3, 2012 1, 2013 1, 2015 1, 2016 1, 2017 1, 2018 4, 2019 6, 2020 2, 2021 3, 2023 3, 2024 1, 2025 2. 2 4 6 8 0 1 '08 2 '09 1 '10 3 '11 1 '12 1 '13 1 '15 1 '16 1 '17 4 '18 6 '19 2 '20 3 '21 3 '23 1 '24 2 '25
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 33
Enroute 17
Approach 6
Maneuvering 5
Landing 4
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 80
Aircraft 35
Personnel issues 31
Environmental issues 13
Not determined 1
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 33
Fatal 14
None 13
Minor 3
Serious 3

Operating-rule mix (all parts): 091 (33)· NUSN (2)

Recorded Accidents

All 33 recorded NTSB general-aviation accidents for this model, most recent first.

Date Location Tail Damage Highest injury Phase of flight Finding categories
Austin, NV CFETM Substantial Fatal Enroute unknown
Astoria, OR N3785Q Substantial None Approach unknown
Franklin, TN N47WT Substantial Fatal Enroute unknown
Rutledge, TN N5431U Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Rougemont, NC N272S Destroyed Fatal Enroute Aircraft
Shoreham, NY N5616S Substantial None Enroute Aircraft
Crab Orchard, KY N5704V Substantial Fatal Uncontrolled descent Personnel issues, Environmental issues, Aircraft
Visalia, CA N7933M Substantial Fatal Initial climb Personnel issues, Environmental issues
Angwin, CA N112TW Destroyed Fatal Landing Aircraft, Personnel issues
Deltaville, VA N35AW Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Environmental issues, Personnel issues
Destin, FL N581U Substantial None Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Blythe, CA N14UC Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
London, OH N5438U Destroyed Fatal Maneuvering Environmental issues, Aircraft, Personnel issues
Monroe, WI N6245V Substantial Serious Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Fort Myers, FL N9422S Substantial None Approach Environmental issues
Senneterre, Quebec N3804X Destroyed Fatal Enroute unknown
Frankfort, MI N1561Z Substantial Fatal Enroute Aircraft, Not determined
Murfreesboro, TN N5624S Substantial Serious Maneuvering Personnel issues, Aircraft, Environmental issues
La Verne, CA N7997M Destroyed Fatal Approach Personnel issues, Aircraft
Georgetown, SC N435RB Substantial Minor Maneuvering Aircraft
Katy, TX N228Q Substantial None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Walters, OK N6257V Substantial Minor Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Seymour, IN N2714T Substantial None Enroute Aircraft, Personnel issues
Mount Vernon, OH N2059W unknown None Prior to flight Aircraft, Personnel issues
Trussville, AL N5655D Substantial Minor Approach Aircraft, Personnel issues

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