N5204CBEECH B352025-07-24 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Minor

BEECH B35S/N: D-2549

Summary

On July 24, 2025, a Beech B35 (N5204C) was involved in an accident near Helena, MT. The accident resulted in 1 minor injury, with 1 person uninjured out of 2 aboard. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

This accident is documented in NTSB report WPR25LA221. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5204C.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, July 24, 2025
NTSB Number
WPR25LA221
Location
Helena, MT
Event ID
20250724200625
Coordinates
46.601451, -111.980550
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to properly configure the airplane during a go-around which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-2549
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1950
Model / ICAO
B35BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
4
FAA Model
B35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
PEACE SIGN LLC
Address
50 SUNDANCE TRL
City
BOZEMAN
State / Zip Code
MT 59718-6903
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# WPR25LA221