Beech S35 accident near Broomfield, Colorado, June 7, 2005
On June 7, 2005 at about 11:25 pm local time, a Beech S35, registered N9TT, was substantially damaged in an accident near Broomfield, Colorado (Jeffco airport). It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 1 person had minor injuries. The weather was visual conditions (good weather).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed which resulted in a stall, and his failure to abort the takeoff. The loss of power for undetermined reasons is a contributing factor.
Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- June 7, 2005 · about 11:25 pm local time
- Place
- Broomfield, Colorado · Jeffco · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 1 person had minor injuries.
- Weather
- visual conditions (good weather)
- Aircraft
- Beech S35 · all S35s on the register
- Registration
- N9TT · no longer on the register · serial D-7800
- Damage
- Substantial damage
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
The pilot stated that he became airborne approximately midfield; however, "after rising a few feet, the acceleration seemed sluggish." He also stated that at midfield he "noticed a drop in power," but continued with the take off. The pilot stated that the airplane settled towards the runway, "accelerat[ed] and rose again." He stated that the stall warning horn sounded, and he "leveled in ground effect to accelerate." He maneuvered the airplane to avoid the runway end lights and a truck on the service road off the end of the runway. The airplane impacted the ground near the service road and nosed over causing substantial damage. An examination of the engine revealed no anomalies that would have precluded the engine from producing power.
The complete narrative as the NTSB published it. The NTSB's docket holds the report as a PDF and any photographs, statements and other documents from the investigation.
The factual record from the NTSB's investigation tables, in plain English
Pilot
- Certificate: private
- Ratings: single-engine land; instrument: airplane
- Flight time: 680 hours in all; 39 in this make and model; 13 in the last 90 days; 13 in the last 30 days; 505 as pilot in command
- Last flight review: May 1, 2004
- Medical certificate: Class 3
- Seat: left
- Injury: minor injuries
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 5,200 hours
- Last inspection: annual inspection, July 1, 2004; 75 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,300 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Lycoming IO-5203A (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: BJC Broomfield CO at 11:25 pm
- Destination: BJC Broomfield CO
- Flight plan: none
- Runway 11L, 9,000 ft by 100 ft
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Wind: from 020° at 8 knots
- Visibility: 40 statute miles
- Sky: broken clouds at 12,000 ft; scat at 8,000 ft
- Temperature: 75°F (24°C), dew point 46°F (8°C)
- Altimeter: 29.70 inHg
- Observation at 10:55 pm from BJC, 1 miles away
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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