Aircraft Description
N35E is a 1937 Beech D17R, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Registration Pending. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on January 15, 1956. Powered by a Wright 975E&F-2&3 engine producing 475 horsepower, N35E is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A3E2D8 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N35E was last updated on February 2, 2026. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Beechcraft Model 17 Staggerwing revolutionized executive aviation as the first luxury business aircraft to combine speed, comfort, and innovative design in a single package. First flown on November 4, 1932, it was a negative-stagger biplane powered by radial engines ranging from 225 to 450 horsepower, accommodating up to five passengers in hand-crafted luxury cabins. With its distinctive configuration placing the lower wing forward of the upper wing, the Staggerwing achieved cruise speeds around 200 mph and a range of 1,000 miles. Beech Aircraft Corporation produced 785 examples between 1932 and 1949. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE17.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N35E. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.
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NTSB Accident History (1)
| Date | NTSB # | Damage | Highest Injury | Probable Cause |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 1994 | CHI94LA264 | Destroyed | None | the failure of the pilot to lower the landing gear. Factors related to the accident were the loss of engine rpm, for undetermined reasons, and the diverted attention of the pilot. |
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Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov
Last updated: 2026-05-01 01:32:20 UTC