Has N5866S been in an accident?

Yes. N5866S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.

What kind of aircraft is N5866S?

N5866S is a 1965 Beech S35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-7755.

Has N5866S been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N5866S (WPR11FA090) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N5866S — 1965 Beech S35

Deregistered

Checked against FAA & NTSB records · as of Jul 18, 2026

N5866S appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2011, 2 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-7755
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: S35
Year: 1965
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor Io 520 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

WPR11FA090Jan 7, 2011Chester, CAFatal · 2 fatal
The pilot's loss of control while maneuvering to land, most likely due to spatial disorientation.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1965 Beech S35).

Apr 15, 2011deregistered — Gilmore Ronald P Trustee (registered via trustee)

Frequently asked

Has N5866S been in an accident?: Yes. N5866S appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2011.
What kind of aircraft is N5866S?: N5866S is a 1965 Beech S35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-7755.
Has N5866S been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N5866S (WPR11FA090) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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