Preliminary 1 fatal Dec 23, 2025

N9540R crash at Summer Lake, OR

Beech K35 — Loss of engine power (partial) at Summer Lake, OR

DateDec 23, 2025
Tail numberN9540R
AircraftBeech K35 · Beechcraft Bonanza · BE35
LocationSummer Lake, OR
Phase of flightEnroute
OperationPart 91 Personal
Injuries1 fatal
NTSB caseWPR26FA068

Report summary

Loss of engine power (partial) during enroute Injuries: 1 fatal. Conditions: VMC. In work.

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