Has N8974A been in an accident?

Yes. N8974A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.

What kind of aircraft is N8974A?

N8974A is a 1951 Beech C35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-2728.

Has N8974A been in a fatal accident?

An NTSB record for N8974A (CEN10FA458) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

N8974A — 1951 Beech C35

Deregistered

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

N8974A appears in 1 NTSB accident record (most recent 2010, 3 fatalities). Registration and accident data compiled from public FAA and NTSB records as of Jul 18, 2026.

Aircraft record

Serial number: D-2728
Manufacturer: Beech
Model: C35
Year: 1951
Category: Fixed wing single-engine
Engine: Cont Motor E185 Series
Registration: Deregistered

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Accident & incident history

CEN10FA458Aug 4, 2010Rollinsville, COFatal · 3 fatal
A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.

Registration timeline

Ownership and registration events for this airframe (the 1951 Beech C35).

Jun 18, 2013deregistered — Howard John B

Frequently asked

Has N8974A been in an accident?: Yes. N8974A appears in 1 NTSB accident record, the most recent in 2010.
What kind of aircraft is N8974A?: N8974A is a 1951 Beech C35 (fixed wing single-engine), serial number D-2728.
Has N8974A been in a fatal accident?: An NTSB record for N8974A (CEN10FA458) is classified with a fatal highest injury level.

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