NTSB investigations, NM

386 cases where the phase of flight was Initial climb.

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Query with SQL
duckdb -csv -c "WITH phase_names(main, name) AS (VALUES (100, 'Prior to flight'), (150, 'Standing'), (200, 'Pushback/towing'), (250, 'Taxi'), (300, 'Takeoff'), (350, 'Initial climb'), (400, 'Enroute'), (450, 'Maneuvering'), (500, 'Approach'), (550, 'Landing'), (600, 'Emergency descent'), (650, 'Uncontrolled descent'), (700, 'Post-impact'), (750, 'After landing'), (800, 'Other'), (990, 'Unknown')),
    crosswalk(code, main, name) AS (VALUES (500, 150, 'Standing'), (501, 150, 'Standing - pre-flight'), (502, 150, 'Standing - starting engine(s)'), (503, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) operating'), (504, 150, 'Standing - engine(s) not operating'), (505, 150, 'Standing - idling rotors'), (510, 250, 'Taxi'), (511, 200, 'Taxi - pushback/tow'), (512, 250, 'Taxi - to takeoff'), (513, 250, 'Taxi - from landing'), (514, 250, 'Taxi - aerial'), (520, 300, 'Takeoff'), (521, 300, 'Takeoff - roll/run'), (522, 350, 'Takeoff - initial climb'), (523, 300, 'Takeoff - aborted'), (530, 400, 'Climb'), (531, 400, 'Climb - to cruise'), (540, 400, 'Cruise'), (541, 400, 'Cruise - normal'), (542, 400, 'Maneuvering - holding (IFR)'), (550, 400, 'Descent'), (551, 400, 'Descent - normal'), (552, 600, 'Descent - emergency'), (553, 650, 'Descent - uncontrolled'), (560, 500, 'Approach'), (561, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - downwind'), (562, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base turn'), (563, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - base leg/base to final'), (564, 500, 'Approach - VFR pattern - final approach'), (565, 500, 'Go-around (VFR)'), (566, 500, 'Approach - IAF to FAF/outer marker (IFR)'), (567, 500, 'Approach - FAF/outer marker to threshold (IFR)'), (568, 500, 'Circling (IFR)'), (569, 500, 'Missed approach (IFR)'), (570, 550, 'Landing'), (571, 550, 'Landing - flare/touchdown'), (572, 550, 'Landing - roll'), (573, 550, 'Landing - aborted'), (574, 550, 'Emergency landing'), (575, 550, 'Emergency landing after takeoff'), (576, 600, 'Emergency descent/landing'), (580, 450, 'Maneuvering'), (581, 450, 'Maneuvering - aerial application'), (582, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to reverse direction'), (583, 450, 'Maneuvering - turn to landing area (emergency)'), (590, 450, 'Hover'), (591, 450, 'Hover - in ground effect'), (592, 450, 'Hover - out of ground effect'), (600, 800, 'Other'), (610, 990, 'Unknown')),
    current_codes AS (
      SELECT e.case_mkey, TRY_CAST(e.\"tier1Number\" AS INTEGER) AS code,
        row_number() OVER (PARTITION BY e.case_mkey ORDER BY coalesce(e.\"isDefiningEvent\", false) DESC, e.position) AS n
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_events.parquet' e
      WHERE e.aircrafts_position = 1 AND e.\"tier1Number\" GLOB '[1-9][0-9]*'
        AND (e.\"isDefiningEvent\" OR e.case_mkey IN (SELECT \"mKey\" FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' WHERE \"isPre1982\"))
    ),
    phases AS (
      SELECT case_mkey, 'current' AS scheme, code, CASE WHEN code >= 990 THEN 990 ELSE code // 50 * 50 END AS main
      FROM current_codes WHERE n = 1
      UNION ALL
      SELECT o.case_mkey, 'older', o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\", w.main
      FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o JOIN crosswalk w ON w.code = o.\"phaseOfFlightCode\"
      WHERE o.aircrafts_position = 1 AND o.\"occurrenceNumber\" = 1 AND o.case_mkey NOT IN (SELECT case_mkey FROM current_codes)
    ),
    case_phases AS (
      SELECT p.*, c.\"eventDate\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\" = 'Fatal' AS fatal, a.aircraft_model_code
      FROM phases p JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c ON c.\"mKey\" = p.case_mkey
      LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = p.case_mkey AND a.position = 1
      WHERE c.\"eventDate\" >= DATE '1962-01-01' AND p.main IN (SELECT main FROM phase_names)
    )
  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 case_mkey FROM case_phases WHERE main = 350)
  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.

NTSB WPR26LA162Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCirrus Design SR22 · La Cienega, NMOn April 17, 2026, at about 0954 mountain standard time, a Cirrus Design Corp SR22, N654MC, sustained substantial damage when it was involved in an accident near La Cienega, New Mexico. The pilot receiving instruction and the flight instructor were not…Apr 17, 2026 · N654MC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA281Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportEvektor-Aerotechnik A S Harmony LSA · Grants, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation for reasons that could not be determined.Aug 15, 2024 · N272JT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA264Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20F · Carrizozo, NMThe airplane’s encounter with a downdraft after takeoff, which resulted in a forced landing.Aug 2, 2024 · N9954L · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Jun 13, 2024 · N409WC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA063Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBender Thomas G RV-6 · Moriarty, NMA loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Jan 2, 2024 · N111XF · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23FA275Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna T310R · Santa Fe, NMA total loss of left engine power as a result of improper installation of the aft-facing crankshaft counterweight retaining rings. Also causal was the pilot’s failure to maintain adequate airspeed following the loss of left engine power, which resulted in the…Jul 18, 2023 · N5251C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR23LA198Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSilvaire Luscombe 8A · Clovis, NMThe airplane’s uncontrollable descent and forced landing for reasons that could not be determined.May 20, 2023 · N71983 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA316Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBeech 77 · Stanley, NMA loss of engine performance due to lead fouling of the lower spark plugs, which resulted in an off airport forced landing.Aug 12, 2021 · N3873Y · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 19, 2020 · N250LB · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Apr 8, 2019 · N118LS · DestroyedNTSB WPR19LA101Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportDennis l Zumbalt SKY Bolt · Deming, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly position the fuel selector before takeoff, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Mar 23, 2019 · N254PM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA024Accident · 4 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 172N · Hatch, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed during the initial climb after takeoff, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and a subsequent aerodynamic stall/spin.Nov 4, 2017 · N251CH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA098Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Michael E Cozy Mark IV · Anthony, NMA total loss of engine power during climbout for reasons an examination of the engine and fuel system was not able to determine, which resulted in a forced landing on unsuitable terrain.Feb 1, 2017 · N294MV · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA320Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech 77 · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's decision to takeoff over the maximum takeoff weight in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in an inability to climb above terrain, a forced landing, and a collision with a road sign. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's…Jun 16, 2016 · N60189 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA360Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportNorth American T 28A · Las Cruces, NMFailure of the No. 6 cylinder connecting rod, due to improper rotation of the propeller during a previous hydraulic lock.Aug 14, 2015 · N14124 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 18, 2015 · N51311 · Substantial damageNTSB DCA15CA117Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportTitan Aerospace Holdings Solara 50 · Otto, NMstructural failure of the left wing due to an overspeed condition.May 1, 2015 · N950TA · DestroyedNTSB 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…Jan 15, 2015 · N9611H · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Aug 13, 2014 · N9849V · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA273Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPhillips Zenith 250 · Taos, NMThe pilot’s improper decision to take off in gusting wind conditions and the airplane’s loss of climb performance following an encounter with turbulence and downdrafts.May 10, 2013 · N250ZP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA359Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Santa Teresa, NMThe sudden decrease in headwind during takeoff in a gusty wind and near a passing train, which resulted in a loss of lift and main rotor rpm. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to operate the helicopter near its maximum performance…Jun 10, 2012 · N744JS · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA261Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Albuquerque, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to an intake valve that was stuck in the open position.Apr 26, 2012 · N4830M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA262Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-30 · Ruidoso, NMThe left engine's intermittent loss of power during initial climb for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude at the time of the accident.Apr 3, 2011 · N7849Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA586Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 175 · Deming, NMThe loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.Sep 29, 2010 · N9431B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA384Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate in-flight planning and failure to attain an adequate airspeed that led to a stall/mush. Contributing to the accident was the lack of suitable terrain for an off-airport landing and the high density altitude.Jul 19, 2010 · N5660L · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA282Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172 · Las Cruces, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of water contamination in the fuel, and the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection. Contributing the accident was an inoperative number 5 cylinder exhaust valve.May 30, 2010 · N2723U · DestroyedNTSB CEN10LA083Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech B35 · Santa Fe, NMAn engine overpressure condition that resulted in oil getting on the exhaust and producing smoke which entered the cockpit. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's obscured vision due to smoke.Dec 25, 2009 · N8828A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA302Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportErcoupe 415-C · Gallup, NMThe pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA258Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMarlin Varieze · Santa Teresa, NMThe 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.Apr 20, 2009 · N77JM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09FA010Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportMaule MXT-7-180A · Santa Teresa, NMThe pilot's decision to takeoff and fly into a thunderstorm.Oct 11, 2008 · N4257C · DestroyedNTSB DFW08FA170Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall.Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · DestroyedNTSB DFW08CA150Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCortesy, John E Airborne Edge-X · San Juan Pueblo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in an inadvertent stall. Contributing to the accident was the loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.May 21, 2008 · N8072S · Substantial damageNTSB DFW08CA116Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAir Tractor AT-402 · Carlsbad, NMThe pilot's improper decision to takeoff uphill with full fuel and fuel chemical load. A factor was the pilot's failure to calculate performance data.Apr 25, 2008 · N402SK · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA079Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-28-181 · Reserve, NMThe pilot's loss of aircraft control, resulting in an inadvertent stall. Contributing factors in this accident were the sudden windshift to a gusting tailwind, an uphill runway, high density altitude, the pilot's failure to use all available runwayt, and his…Apr 17, 2008 · N6260J · DestroyedNTSB DEN08LA015Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRyan Navion · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the fuel selector valve and gascolator that resulted in fuel starvation during takeoff. Contributing to the accident was a lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Oct 20, 2007 · N5104K · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07CA153Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportJones Challenger II · Edgewood, NMThe loss of aircraft control after encountering a dust devil.Sep 5, 2007 · N41734 · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA150Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 35-B33 · Tucumcari, NMthe pilot's failure to properly set the mixture prior to departing in high density altitude conditions, which resulted in a partial loss of engine power, and degraded climb capability.Aug 31, 2007 · N2133B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA031Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCulver Cadet LCA · Alamogordo, NMthe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the departure climb. Contributing factors included the gusty winds and the downdraft.Jan 2, 2006 · N37814 · Substantial damageNTSB LAX06CA007Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportAppel RDA 04 · Clovis, NMa loss of engine power due to water contamination of the fuel system. The inadequate placement of the fuel system drain by the builder was a factor.Oct 11, 2005 · N835RA · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's improper soft-field takeoff procedures and failure to maintain control of the aircraft. A contributing factor was the attempted aborted takeoff.Mar 30, 2005 · N1830V · Substantial damageNTSB DEN05CA062Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe student pilot's failure to maintain airspeed which resulted in a stall and loss of control. Contributing factors were wind gusts, instructor's delay in taking remedial action, and the instructor's inadequate supervision of the flight.Mar 15, 2005 · N435P · Substantial damageNTSB DEN03FA157Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech 35 · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control immediately after takeoff due to spatial disorientation. A factor was the dark night light conditions.Sep 29, 2003 · N3853N · DestroyedNTSB DEN03TA102Accident · Minor injuriesFinal reportCessna 182R · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain airspeed, which resulted in a stall.Jun 12, 2003 · N6319H · DestroyedNTSB DEN03LA056Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMthe pilot's premature liftoff resulting in his failure to attain airspeed and achieve takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the runway light and taxiway sign.Mar 24, 2003 · N435P · Substantial damageNTSB FTW03FA024Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA-31T · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's loss of control while in instrument meteorological conditions during initial takeoff climb. Contributing factors were the prevailing clouds and fog.Oct 30, 2002 · N3998Y · DestroyedNTSB FTW02LA248Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150F · Deming, NMThe loss of engine power due to carburetor ice as a result of the pilot's failure to apply carburetor heat. A contributing factor was the weather conducive to carburetor icing conditions.Sep 2, 2002 · N8351G · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA189Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech BE-58 · Farmington, NMThe failure of the nose landing gear plunger assembly due to fatigue.Jun 23, 2002 · N8245H · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172RG · Alamogordo, NMthe loss of engine power for an undetermined reason, which resulted in a forced landing after takeoff.Apr 24, 2002 · N6288R · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA098Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRepublic P-47N-20-RE · Albuquerque, NMthe pilot/mechanic's failure to properly re-install the engine's #10 cylinder exhaust interconnect tube, which resulted in an in-flight fire and forced landing. Contributing factors were the burned fuel and oil supply lines, which were not fire shielded.Mar 21, 2002 · N47TB · Substantial damageNTSB FTW02LA043Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportEiriavion PIK 20D · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain altitude and clearance with small trees during a precautionary landing.Nov 23, 2001 · N2078D · Substantial damage