# NTSB investigations, NM: Miscellaneous/other

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA176](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA176.md): Cameron Balloons US C-80 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 3, 2026 · N4022X · No damage
  > The passenger’s improper hand placement on the basket upright during landing, which resulted in injury when the upright fractured during the basket’s bounce and drag sequence.
- [NTSB WPR24LA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA223.md): Ultramagic T210 · Arroyo Hondo, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jun 26, 2024 · N53WB · No damage
  > The passenger’s failure to maintain a proper landing position and handhold during the landing sequence, which resulted in a serious injury.
- [NTSB WPR24LA153](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA153.md): Stemme S10-VT · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 15, 2024 · N995J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN23LA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN23LA006.md): Aerostar International S53A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 7, 2022 · N9140F · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s inability to find a suitable landing area in a critical fuel situation and his decision to land on a highway, which resulted in the balloon impacting a bridge railing and terrain.
- [NTSB WPR22LA368](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA368.md): Firefly Balloons Firefly 8B-15 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Sep 4, 2022 · N7067F · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB WPR22LA290](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA290.md): EADS Socata TBM 700 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Aug 3, 2022 · N620WG · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear before landing due to a distraction, which resulted in an impact with the runway.
- [NTSB WPR22LA116](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA116.md): Liberty Aerospace Liberty XL-2 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Mar 2, 2022 · N552XL · Substantial damage
  > The airplane’s inability to climb during takeoff due to a degradation of engine performance due to high density altitude. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to continue the takeoff.
- [NTSB WPR21LA158](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA158.md): Arbc Inc DBA Lindstrand 77A · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 23, 2021 · N477LB · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to landing, which resulted in a hard landing and fatal passenger injury when the passenger fell out of the basket.
- [NTSB WPR20CA272](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR20CA272.md): Aerostar International RX 8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 4 · Data collection · Final report · Aug 15, 2020 · N900FC · No damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain the proper descent rate during the balloon’s approach to a high-wind landing, which resulted in a hard landing and serious passenger injury.
- [NTSB GAA20CA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA20CA012.md): Aerostar International RX 7 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 7, 2019 · N9126K · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain an adequate descent rate during landing, which resulted in a hard landing and a postaccident fire.
- [NTSB GAA19CA496](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA496.md): Cessna TU206 · Regina, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 19, 2019 · N6588X · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper preflight performance planning for a high-density altitude takeoff from a short, dirt airstrip, which resulted in impact with terrain.
- [NTSB GAA19CA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA19CA030.md): Ultramagic N 250 · Rio Rancho, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 8, 2018 · N275WB · No damage
  > The balloon tipping over during deflation, which resulted in a passenger injury.
- [NTSB GAA18CA571](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA571.md): Eurocopter AS350 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 29, 2018 · N894NA · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain the proper descent rate during landing. Contributing to the accident were the pilot’s failure to conduct preflight performance calculations, which resulted in his operating the helicopter in high-density altitude conditions,…
- [NTSB CEN18LA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA207.md): Cessna T210 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 3, 2018 · N66ML · Substantial damage
  > The total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because examination of the engine revealed no evidence of any preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures that would have precluded normal operation.
- [NTSB GAA18CA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA262.md): Cessna 182 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 7, 2018 · N632EP · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to continue flight in mountainous terrain with downdraft conditions, which necessitated a precautionary landing on unsuitable terrain.
- [NTSB CEN17LA359](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17LA359.md): Cirrus Design SR22T · Raton, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 10, 2017 · N702N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain a proper descent rate, which resulted in a bounced landing, and his subsequent failure to attain a proper airspeed during an attempted go-around in shifting wind conditions, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall.
- [NTSB CEN15CA340](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA340.md): Thunder & Colt AX8 105S2 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 2, 2015 · N787TC · No damage
  > The pilot did not properly brace herself during the landing, which resulted in a broken ankle and leg.
- [NTSB CEN14LA520](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA520.md): Robinson Helicopter R22 Beta · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 2014 · N7026J · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN14LA432](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA432.md): Cessna 188 - Undesignat · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 13, 2014 · N9849V · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN14LA397](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA397.md): Cameron Balloons US A-180 · Questa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 2014 · N65059 · No damage
  > The hard landing after both burner pilot lights extinguished during the landing approach. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inability to relight the burner pilot lights.
- [NTSB CEN14CA386](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA386.md): Black Christopher Sparrow Sport Spec · Moriarty, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 20, 2014 · N41475 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control while landing in gusty crosswind conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's operation of the engine above its normal temperature limit on takeoff.
- [NTSB CEN13LA179](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA179.md): Cessna 150M · Deming, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 27, 2013 · N9172U · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.
- [NTSB CEN12FA174](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA174.md): Hemp Timothy Legacy 2000 · Belen, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 1, 2012 · N273TE · Destroyed
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain clearance from power lines while maneuvering after takeoff. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s decision to operate the airplane during the hours of darkness when he had a restriction for daytime flight only due to…
- [NTSB CEN12CA121](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12CA121.md): Butler John R SX 300 · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 3, 2012 · N120J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot did not maintain airplane control during takeoff due to his distraction with the improperly secured canopy, which he forgot to latch.
- [NTSB CEN10CA533](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA533.md): Piper PA46-310P · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 12, 2010 · N24WW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s premature retraction of the landing gear and the flaps during landing. Contributing to the accident was the inadvertent dimming of the cockpit lighting, resulting in a perceived unsafe gear configuration.
- [NTSB CEN10CA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10CA010.md): Aerostar International RX-7 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 5, 2009 · N9126K · Minor damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain adequate clearance from a known obstacle and the pilot’s failure to maintain control of the balloon during the sudden climb following the ejection of the passenger.
- [NTSB CEN09LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09LA417.md): Cessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 1, 2009 · N2118S · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the landing gear accumulator seal for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to confirm the status of the landing gear.
- [NTSB CEN09CA258](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA258.md): Marlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 20, 2009 · N77JM · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane, his failure to latch the canopy prior to takeoff, and his failure to complete the pretakeoff checklist due to his diverted attention.
- [NTSB CEN09CA223](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA223.md): Beech D35 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damage
  > The failure of the student pilot to complete the before landing checklist. Contributing to the accident was his failure to lower the landing gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA195.md): Grumman American Avn. AA-1B · Golden, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 9, 2009 · N9646L · Destroyed
  > The pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's recent usage of alcohol and his subsequent impairment.
- [NTSB CEN09CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA118.md): Socata TBM 700 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.
- [NTSB CEN09FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA043.md): Cessna 175 · Mt. Dora, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 2008 · N175JG · Destroyed
  > The pilot's failure to maintain clearance from rising terrain for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09FA010](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09FA010.md): Maule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 2008 · N4257C · Destroyed
  > The pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
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 s.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' s WHERE s."tier2Number" = '900' AND s.case_mkey IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' WHERE "isDefiningEvent"))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-events/900/sequence?state=NM

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