NTSB investigations, NM
67 cases where the defining event was Loss of control in flight.
Cases per year
| 2008 | 5 |
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| 2009 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 9 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c.\"mKey\" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c.\"eventStateOrRegion\" = 'NM' AND c.\"eventCountry\" = 'USA'
AND c.\"mKey\" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e.\"isDefiningEvent\" AND e.\"tier2Number\" = '240')
ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"Prints the whole list as CSV. It reads the release’s Parquet files over HTTPS, so there’s nothing to download first. Install DuckDB to run it.
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1 WHERE c."eventStateOrRegion" = 'NM' AND c."eventCountry" = 'USA' AND c."mKey" IN (SELECT e.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e WHERE e."isDefiningEvent" AND e."tier2Number" = '240') ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
Run it at the DuckDB prompt, or in any tool that reads Parquet over HTTPS. More ways to query the release are on Use the data.
NTSB WPR26LA212Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · Santa Teresa, NMOn June 5, 2026, about 1130 mountain daylight time, a Cessna P210N airplane, N54CC, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident at Dona Ana County International Jetport Airport (DNA), Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The pilot and 2 passengers were…NTSB WPR26LA214Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportMooney M20J · Albuquerque, NMOn May 31, 2026, at 1515 mountain daylight time, a Mooney M20J, N555ED, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near Albuquerque, New Mexico. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…NTSB WPR25LA101Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportHughes OH-6A · Santa Teresa, NMThe flight instructor's failure to maintain helicopter control during a practice autorotation, which resulted in a hard landing and structural damage to the tail boom and subsequent failure of the tail rotor drive system.NTSB WPR24LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportWarren B Cox COX Breezy · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering for landing following a partial loss of engine power after takeoff, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and loss of control. Contributing to the accident was maintenance…NTSB WPR24LA125Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 195B · Portales, NMThe pilot’s decision to take off with a quartering tailwind and his subsequent failure to maintain directional control. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s improper elevator control inputs during takeoff.NTSB WPR23FA138Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAerotrike Cobra · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot’s exceedance of the aircraft’s critical angle of attack, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.NTSB WPR23LA002Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 46-350P · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to follow the go-around procedures by prematurely retracting the flaps and not establishing a proper go-around climb speed after attempting to land with a quartering tailwind, resulting in the airplane’s inability to climb.NTSB WPR22LA179Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportSparks Ralph A RV8 · Deming, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff following an encounter with a gust of wind.NTSB WPR22LA168Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Folsom, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain airspeed and rotor rpm which resulted in a hard landing.NTSB WPR22FA148Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTaylorcraft BL-65 · Counselor, NMA loss of control while maneuvering at a high-density altitude in gusty wind conditions.NTSB WPR22LA137Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCzech Sport Aircraft A S Sportcruiser · Lanark, NMThe pilot’s loss of control of the airplane after the inadvertent unlocking and opening of the canopy for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB WPR21LA180Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 172 · Cuba, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain lateral control during takeoff after an encounter with a gusting wind, which resulted in a wing strike.NTSB WPR20LA310Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVans RV4 · Clovis, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain lateral control during initial climb due to distraction, which resulted in an in-flight upset and impact with terrain.NTSB WPR19FA106Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportTecnam P2002 · Santa Fe, NMThe flight instructor’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in an exceedance of the airplane's critical angle of attack, an aerodynamic stall, and loss of control.NTSB WPR19LA078Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRans S12 · Socorro, NMA loss of control for reasons that could not be determined based on available evidence.NTSB CEN19LA067Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 47G · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate main rotor speed while the helicopter was in an out-of-ground effect hover.NTSB CEN18FA262Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Flugzeugbau Ventus 3F · Moriarty, NMThe pilot's exceedance of the glider's critical angle of attack during a low-altitude turn, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and subsequent impact with terrain.NTSB GAA18CA112Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Silver City, NMThe student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.NTSB CEN18LA012Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGlobe GC 1A · Los Lunas, NMThe loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert.NTSB GAA17CA360Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT 502 · Portales, NMThe pilot's decision to fly the airplane under transmission lines while maneuvering at low altitude in high-density altitude conditions, which resulted in subsequent collision with terrain.NTSB CEN17FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E 90 · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff during dark night conditions.NTSB CEN17LA118Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportThunder & Colt Airborne Amer AX10 180 · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot’s delayed reaction to the balloon’s increased rate of descent during an attempted landing, which resulted in impact with a power line.NTSB CEN16LA228Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172S · Deming, NMThe pilots’ failure to maintain adequate control of the airplane during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude. Contributing to the accident was the…NTSB CEN15LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAeros Aeros 2 · Albuquerque, NMThe ultralight airplane’s encounter with a downdraft in mountainous terrain, which resulted in a descent into trees.NTSB GAA15CA199Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorton Claude C Tailwind W8 · Portales, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack while maneuvering and a subsequent aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15FA325Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-151 · Truth or Consequences, NMThe student pilot's improper decision to conduct a flight in dark night conditions without a solo night flight endorsement and his subsequent loss of airplane control.NTSB GAA15CA133Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth Ventus 2C · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's improper compensation for gusty wind conditions which resulted in impact with terrain short of the runway.NTSB CEN15FA277Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportNorthwing Design Apache Sport · Taos, NMThe powered-lift aircraft's departure from controlled flight for reasons that could not be determined from the available information.NTSB CEN15FA255Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportCub Crafters CC18-180 · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while maneuvering at a low altitude, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall.NTSB CEN15LA253Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportSchleicher ASW27 - 18E · Lamy, NMA loss of glider control for reasons that could not be determined based on the available evidence and the glider’s severe fragmentation.NTSB CEN15CA218Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchmidt Donald L GS1 Glastar · Moriarty, NMThe inadvertent encounter with a microburst while maneuvering near mountainous terrain, which resulted in a off airport landing and impact with terrain.NTSB CEN15LA109Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182R · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot’s failure to remove ice from the airplane’s surfaces before departure, which resulted in the airplane’s inability to attain sufficient airspeed shortly after takeoff, the subsequent exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle-of-attack, and an…NTSB CEN15LA059Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportRoss H/Herriott M Vans Aircraft RV 3 · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control, which resulted in a stall/spin. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to obtain adequate familiarization in the accident airplane type before the accident.NTSB CEN15FA044Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportMooney M20K · Clines Corners, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot's decision to initiate the flight into known deteriorating weather conditions and his continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which ultimately resulted in a loss of airplane control. Contributing to the…NTSB CEN14LA520Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain main rotor rpm during a pinnacle approach, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control and collision with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to attempt the approach given the helicopter's weight…NTSB CEN14LA471Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBoring Robert Burton RV6A · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which led to the airplane exceeding its critical angle-of-attack and experiencing a stall/spin.NTSB CEN14LA432Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 188 - Undesignat · Columbus, NMThe pilot’s failure to release the load of agricultural product before the landing approach and his failure to maintain aircraft control during an initial climb after an aborted landing, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack…NTSB CEN14FA369Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportAgusta A109E · Newkirk, NMThe pilot's inadvertent visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of helicopter control.NTSB CEN14CA353Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172N · Edgewood, NMThe pilot's in-flight loss of control resulting from a crosswind gust encountered immediately after takeoff.NTSB CEN14LA345Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 210L · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot's loss of airplane control during an aborted landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, which resulted in his attempt to land on a runway closed by a notice to airmen and the loss of engine power due to fuel…NTSB CEN14LA326Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerospatiale AS350B · Mayhill, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain helicopter control while performing a go-around in strong, gusting wind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to initiate the flight in strong, gusting wind conditions.NTSB CEN14CA533Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAviat Pitts S 2B · Grants, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during landing in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN14CA246Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportNorth American SNJ 6 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control during landing and subsequent go around attempt.NTSB CEN14FA193Accident · Minor injuriesField investigationFinal reportAirbus AS350 B3E · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's loss of yaw control during takeoff due to the absence of hydraulic boost to the tail rotor pedals for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information. A finding in the accident was the lack of a caution indicator to alert…NTSB CEN14FA077Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportAviat A-1C-200 · Los Alamos, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control while maneuvering after takeoff in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN13LA507Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Clayton, NMThe pilot's loss of vertical control after the helicopter encountered a gusty tailwind while maneuvering at a low altitude and near the helicopter's maximum gross weight.NTSB CEN13CA494Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportGlobe GC-1B · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's loss of directional control during the final approach due to an inadvertent encounter with a dust devilNTSB CEN13LA409Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Taos, NMThe airplane's unexpected encounter with a dust devil, which resulted in the loss of airplane control.NTSB CEN13CA336Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportSchempp-Hirth VENTUS-2B · Corona, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control while ridge-soaring in gusty wind conditions.NTSB CEN13LA299Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportPeck Norman O Peck P-1 · Aztec, NMThe pilot’s loss of airplane control during takeoff for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident fire damage precluded a complete examination of the airplane.