BeechBonanza

At 08:23 MST, a Beech M35 crashed west of the approach end of runway 8 at Albuquerque International Sunport. The two occupants were seriously injured. The flight had originated at Albuquerque 10 minutes earlier. The airplane reportedly took off on runway 3, but the tower controller noticed the landing gear did not retract fully. The controller transmitted the information, but the pilot did not acknowledge the advisory. The airplane then entered a left traffic pattern for runway 8 and overflew the runway. The controller again advised the pilot on the status of the landing gear and issued landing clearance for any runway. The pilot did not acknowledge the clearance. The airplane entered a left…

At about 12:35 EDT, a Beech N35 broke up in flight and crashed near Conicville, killing the pilot and passenger. The IFR flight was en route from Caro, Mich., to Newport News, Va., at 9,000 feet when the pilot reported an electrical failure. The pilot then radioed the controller again and stated that he had experienced a gyro failure. The controller then observed the airplane enter into a high rate of descent on the radar screen. The alternator belt was found loose about the alternator housing and the pulley wheel attached to the engine accessory drive case. The vacuum pump had a sheared drive shaft….

At about 17:00 CDT, a Beech F35 was damaged during descent toward Jackson. VMC prevailed and an IFR flight plan was filed. The pilot was not injured. The pilot reported that he was descending in smooth air at 650 fpm to 4,000 feet when he heard a woofing noise coming from the tail. The controls shook continuously. The airplane power settings were 16 inches of manifold pressure and 2,100 rpm, and the indicated airspeed varied from 155 to 160 mph. The pilot said that the sound went away after he reduced power to idle. He put the gear down and stabilized the airspeed at 120 mph, then landed without further incident. After landing the pilot noted that there was extensive damage in the area of…

At 09:30 PDT, an instrument rated private pilot and his two passengers were killed when their Beech V35 descended out of control and crashed into water near San Quintin. The airplane was participating in medical relief operations in isolated regions of Mexico. The flight, which was originating at the time of the accident, was destined for Mexicali, where it was due to clear Mexican Customs. The 66-year-old pilot, who had no history of heart disease, reported earlier that morning that he was not feeling well, with symptoms of nausea and an upset stomach. After takeoff, the pilot made a routine radio report about cloud tops. Thereafter, the airplane was observed descending out of a stratus lay…

At 16:30 PDT, a Beech F33A crashed on takeoff. The commercial-rated pilot and passenger were killed. A pilot witness reported the wind to be 290 degrees at 14 knots with a reported density altitude of 3,900 feet. According to witnesses, the airplane departed on runway 17. It became airborne about midfield and flew nose high 10 to 20 feet above the runway. The pilot reduced then reapplied engine power, and the airplane crossed the departure end of the runway end about 20 feet agl with the landing gear extended. The airplane collided with trees about -mile beyond the runway end….

At approximately 1700 mountain time, a Beech A35 was damaged in a gear-up landing at Mondell Field. The pilot was not injured. The pilot said he had just purchased the airplane and was making a local flight. When he returned to the airport for landing, he forgot to lower the landing gear and inadvertently landed wheels up. The airplane is equipped with an audible landing gear warning system that is activated whenever power is reduced below 12 inches of manifold pressure and the landing gear is still retracted, but the pilot said he didnt know if his airplane was so equipped. In any case, he said, he didnt hear the warning horn prior to touchdown….

At about 2124 mountain time, a Beech C35 broke up in flight about 20 miles south of Chambers, killing the pilot. The flight originated from near Albuquerque, New Mexico, approximately 1 hour earlier. The airplane was in VFR cruise westbound under flight following and had climbed to about 11,000 feet when the airplane deviated from its course and radar contact was lost. The pilot reported no problems. Part of the right wing and right ruddervator/stabilizer were located near the northern end of the 1,650-foot-long wreckage path, with the main wreckage located near the southern end….

At about 1100 Pacific time, two airplanes, a Beech S-35 and a Beech V-35A, crashed while maneuvering in loose formation near Ojai. Each of the airplanes carried three people, with all six being killed. The airplanes were involved in a group that routinely gathered on weekends for local flights. On the day of the accident, eight airplanes took part. The group formed up at 4,500 feet and flew around for about 25 minutes, at which point the lead instructed the formation to separate and follow in trail. The lead and the number two airplane stayed in formation, with the second airplane on the right wing. The rest of the airplanes followed in loose trail as the leader maneuvered in a serpentine ma…

At approximately 1300 Pacific time, a Beech G-35 suffered apparent flutter damage while descending into McAllister Field. The pilot and passenger were uninjured. The pilot said he was cruising at about 150 mph when he experienced light to moderate turbulence. He initiated a 1000 fpm descent about 15 nautical miles northwest of McAllister Field, holding an indicated airspeed of 170 to 180 mph. During the descent, the pilot noted an airframe vibration. Post-flight inspection revealed wrinkling of the aircrafts aft-bulkhead….

At about 20:10 Pacific time, a Beech A36TC crashed near San Juan Bautista, killing all four occupants. The flight was en route from Mammoth Lakes to Watsonville. IMC prevailed. The pilot was not instrument rated, nor did he file a flight plan. According to air traffic controllers, the airplane was cruising at 8,000 feet when the controller advised the pilot to switch frequencies to a new sector. The pilot acknowledged the frequency change and reported he was going to spiral down through a hole in the clouds. He never checked in on the new frequency. The next afternoon a rancher noticed a burned area on his property, went to investigate and discovered the wreckage, which was 12 miles from the…