Aircraft Description
N5818C is a Beech C35, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Swartz William R in Alto, MI. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on September 25, 2010. The registration certificate was issued on June 6, 2025. The registration is set to expire on June 30, 2032. Powered by a Cont Motor E225 SERIES engine producing 225 horsepower, N5818C is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A77D12 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N5818C was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 42.6525, -85.3505 on March 13, 2026. The FAA registry record for N5818C was last updated on June 6, 2025. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.
The Beechcraft Model 35 Bonanza revolutionized personal aviation as the first modern all-metal general aviation aircraft, introducing features that became industry standards. First flown on December 22, 1945, it was a low-wing single-engine monoplane that seated four to six occupants with its distinctive V-tail configuration. Measuring 26 feet long with a 33-foot wingspan, the aircraft achieved cruise speeds up to 200 knots during its production run. Manufactured by Beech Aircraft Corporation from 1947 to 1982, over 10,000 Model 35 variants were produced. AviatorDB tracks 18,376 Beech aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is BE35.
AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N5818C. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 1999 | FTW99LA266 | Substantial | Minor | The pilot's selection of an unsuitable takeoff area. Factors were the fences struck during the takeoff, the tall grass, rising terrain, and a tailwind. |
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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