N861TBEECH S352025-08-09 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH S35S/N: D-7507

Summary

On August 09, 2025, a Beech S35 (N861T) was involved in an incident near Lowell, MI. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN25LA319. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N861T.

Accident Details

Date
Saturday, August 9, 2025
NTSB Number
CEN25LA319
Location
Lowell, MI
Event ID
20250814200781
Coordinates
42.955625, -85.346397
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-7507
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1964
Model / ICAO
S35BE35
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1
Seats
6
FAA Model
S35

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
HERSMAN SCOTT
Address
6772 KNAPP ST NE
City
ADA
State / Zip Code
MI 49301-9572
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# CEN25LA319