Beech V35B accident near 37 Nm NW. Of Re, California, July 2, 1982
On July 2, 1982 at about 6:25 pm local time, a Beech V35B, registered N23725, was destroyed in an accident near 37 Nm NW. Of Re, California. It was a personal flight under general aviation rules (Part 91). 2 people were killed. The weather was instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility).
The NTSB's probable cause their words, unchanged
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database, copy made October 5, 2026. Docket and reports at the NTSB.
What the record shows
- Date
- July 2, 1982 · about 6:25 pm local time
- Place
- 37 Nm NW. Of Re, California · map
- Type
- Accident
- Injuries
- 2 people were killed.
- Weather
- instrument conditions (cloud, fog or low visibility)
- Aircraft
- Beech V35B · all V35Bs on the register
- Registration
- N23725 · no longer on the register · serial D-10101
- Damage
- Destroyed
- Flight
- Personal flight · general aviation rules (Part 91)
The NTSB's narrative final · quoted from the NTSB record
DURING A WEATHER BRIEFING BEFORE TAKEOFF, THE PILOT WAS ADVISED OF FLIGHT PRECAUTIONS FOR TURBULENCE, IFR CONDITIONS, AND ICING. WHILE EN ROUTE AT 12,000 FT, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT HE WAS PICKING UP RIME ICE. HE WAS CLEARED TO 11,000 AND THEN 10,000 FT. WHEN HE WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THAT ALTITUDE, HE WAS ADVISED TO DESCEND FURTHER TO 9000 FT AND REVERSE COURSE. THE LAST COMMUNICATION WAS FROM A FEMALE STATING THEY WERE IN TROUBLE, LOSING AIRSPEED FAST, AND WERE GOING INTO THE MOUNTAINS. WITNESSES HEARD THE AIRCRAFT, THEN SAW IT COME OUT OF THE CLOUDS AND CRASH AT AN ELEVATION OF 3300 FT. ABOUT 20 TO 30 SECONDS AFTER THE PRIMARY IMPACT, THE LEFT V-TAIL STABILIZER FELL TO THE GROUND ABOUT 1000 FT FROM THE MAIN WRECKAGE. ALSO, THE RIGHT CABIN DOOR AND THE BAGGAGE DOOR WERE FOUND AWAY FROM THE MAIN WRECKAGE. AN EXAMINATION OF THE STABILIZER REVEALED IT HAD SEPARATED DOWNWARD. MOUNTAIN TOPS IN THE AREA WERE UP TO 6956 FT.
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: 730 hours in all; 443 in this make and model; 475 as pilot in command
- Medical certificate: Class 3 (valid medical--w/ waivers/lim.)
- Seat: unk
The aircraft
- Airframe total time: 623 hours
- Last inspection: inspection type not recorded; 135 hours since
- Maximum gross weight: 3,400 lb
- Seats: 4
- Landing gear: retractable
- Engine: Continental IO-520-BA (piston); 0 hours total
The flight
- Departed from: SAC Sacramento CA at 10:28 am
- Destination: HIO Hillsboro OR
- Flight plan: IFR
- Runway 0
Weather at the time
- Light: daylight
- Visibility: 4 statute miles
- Sky: overcast at 700 ft; not recorded
- Temperature: 154°F (68°C), dew point 0°F (-18°C)
Injuries
| Fatal | Serious | Minor | None | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 | |||
| Passengers | 1 |
Documents from the investigation the NTSB's docket: the evidence folder behind the report
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