Has N580B been in an accident?

Yes. N580B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.

What kind of aircraft is N580B?

N580B is a 1948 Beech A35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-1599.

Has N580B been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N580B (WPR18FA171) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N580B — 1948 Beech A35

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 24, 2026

N580B appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2018, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 24, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-1599
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: A35
Year: 1948
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR18FA171Jun 15, 2018Hesperia, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's failure to maintain airplane control during an attempted return to the airport following the separation of the spinner bulkhead during takeoff as a result of fatigue cracking. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's improper decision to fly an unairworthy airplane.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1948 Beech A35).

Apr 17, 2018deregistered — L&bs Investments Llc

Frequently asked

Has N580B been in an accident?: Yes. N580B appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2018.
What kind of aircraft is N580B?: N580B is a 1948 Beech A35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-1599.
Has N580B been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N580B (WPR18FA171) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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