BeechBonanza

July 6, 2010, Mooresville, N.C., Beech F33A Bonanza

At about 1830 Eastern time, the airplane was substantially damaged during a forced landing into a lake following a loss of engine power. The private pilot was not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. During a downwind-to-base turn, at about 500 feet agl, the pilot began the final checklist for landing and activated the fuel pump.

Read More »

June 6, 2010, Marble, Colo., Beech G35 Bonanza

The airplane was substantially damaged at approximately 0715 Mountain time upon impacting terrain while maneuvering to land. The private pilot was fatally injured, one passenger was seriously injured and one passenger sustained minor injuries. Visual conditions prevailed.

Read More »

April 1, 2010, Dayton, Ohio, Beech B36TC Bonanza

At 1253 Eastern time, the airplane was destroyed during an in-flight collision with terrain and post-impact fire. Visual conditions prevailed for the IFR flight. The pilot and sole passenger sustained fatal injuries. At 1251, the pilot informed ATC the flight was airborne. About 1252, the pilot said he needed to return to the airport because a “compartment” had come open. Shortly afterward, the pilot stated he had an engine failure and was declaring an emergency.

Read More »

March 12, 2010, Boulder City, Nev., Beech K35 Bonanza

At about 1645 Mountain time, the airplane collided with power lines and was substantially damaged. The private pilot was killed. Visual conditions prevailed. According to witnesses, the pilot announced over the Unicom frequency he was low on fuel and inbound for landing. A short time later, he stated the airplane was gliding. Another witness reported the airplane struck power lines east of the airport and went straight down.

Read More »

February 6, 2010, Fayetteville, Ark., Beech A36 Bonanza

At about 1145 Central time, the airplane was substantially damaged when it impacted terrain while on an IFR approach. The instrument-rated private pilot, a private pilot-rated passenger and two other passengers were fatally injured. Visual conditions prevailed at the destination airport at the time of the accident. Preliminary radar data indicated the airplane varied altitude and heading outside the final approach fix and impacted terrain 11 miles south of the runways approach end.

Read More »

December 6, 2009, Dodge City, Kan., Beech V35 Bonanza

The airplane was substantially damaged after a hard landing at 1415 Central time following a loss of airspeed indication in IMC. The commercial pilot and one passenger were not injured. Instrument conditions prevailed at the time of the accident. The pilot later stated he encountered icing conditions and diverted. Before reaching the new destination, the airspeed indicator stopped working. While over the runway on landing approach, the airplane “fell straight down.”

Read More »

December 25, 2009, Santa Fe, N.M., Beech B35 Bonanza

At approximately 0930 Mountain time, the airplane was substantially damaged upon impacting terrain during an emergency landing. The private pilot and single passenger were not injured. Visual conditions prevailed. While departing Runway 33, smoke began entering the cockpit. The pilot could not see clearly in front of him and elected to land on the nearest visible runway, which was Runway 2.

Read More »
Pilot in aircraft
Sign-up for newsletters & special offers!

Get the latest stories & special offers delivered directly to your inbox.

SUBSCRIBE