N5174CBEECH B352026-01-02 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
None

BEECH B35S/N: D-2585

Summary

On January 02, 2026, a Beech B35 (N5174C) was involved in an incident near La Casa, TX. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CEN26LA077. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N5174C.

Accident Details

Date
Friday, January 2, 2026
NTSB Number
CEN26LA077
Location
La Casa, TX
Event ID
20260106202250
Coordinates
32.565574, -98.702727
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 exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack during initial climb after takeoff, leading to an aerodynamic stall and impact with trees.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BEECH
Serial Number
D-2585
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
HAMLIN JEFFRY S
Address
175 KNOB HILL LN
City
DOUBLE OAK
State / Zip Code
TX 75077-8229
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# CEN26LA077