Charlottesville, VA – A Beechcraft V35B Bonanza, registered as N2UZ, was tragically involved in a fatal accident near Charlottesville, Virginia, on Saturday, January 25, 2025. The privately-owned aircraft, manufactured in 1977, was completely destroyed upon impact, resulting in the death of the sole occupant, the pilot.
The aircraft was en route from Richmond County Airport (KRCZ) in North Carolina to Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport (CHO/KCHO) in Virginia. According to preliminary reports, the pilot declared an emergency while descending through 5,500 feet, approximately ten miles south of the destination airport. The pilot cited a total loss of engine power and indicated that reaching the airport would not be possible. Shortly afterward, the aircraft crashed into a wooded area.
Local emergency responders were dispatched to the crash site, where the aircraft was found heavily damaged. Sadly, the pilot succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. There were no other passengers onboard, and no injuries or fatalities were reported on the ground.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has been notified and will be leading the investigation into the incident. Initial information regarding the crash is derived from news and social media sources, with further details pending official reports.
The aviation community extends its condolences to the family and friends of the pilot during this difficult time.
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#AccidenteAéreo mortal de #BeechcraftBonanza #V35B (N2UZ). Resultó destruido al estrellarse en área boscosa cerca de #Charlottesville #Virginia #EEUU 🇺🇸. El piloto, único ocupante, falleció. Declaró fallo total de motor a 10 NM de Charlottesville #Albemarle (CHO/KCHO). 25-01-25 pic.twitter.com/PnlCJnpurq
— Iván Castro Palacios (@ivancp25) January 26, 2025
NTSB investigating the Jan. 25 crash of a Beech V35B which lost their engine near Charlottesville, Virginia 🙏
— Thenewarea51 (@thenewarea51) January 25, 2025
Audio via @liveatc and tracking via @flightradar24 pic.twitter.com/SPoch5MCrL
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