N3181VBEECH 352025-07-13 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BEECH 35S/N: D-616

Summary

On July 13, 2025, a Beech 35 (N3181V) was involved in an accident near Cedarcreek, MO. The accident resulted in 2 serious injuries. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper airspeed and climb attitude during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of experience and poor judgement.

This accident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA252. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N3181V.

Accident Details

Date
Sunday, July 13, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA252
Location
Cedarcreek, MO
Event ID
20250715200541
Coordinates
36.578953, -92.997675
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
2
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The student pilot’s failure to attain a proper airspeed and climb attitude during takeoff, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall. Contributing to the accident were the student pilot’s lack of experience and poor judgement.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-616
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1947
Model / ICAO
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
SITKINS AMBER A
Address
608 W ADELAIDE DR
City
OZARK
State / Zip Code
MO 65721-8534
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CEN25LA252