NTSB investigations, NM

635 cases where the phase of flight was Enroute.

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Latest cases

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 = 400)
  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 WPR26LA089Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-23 · Newkirk, NMThe pilots inadequate preflight planning and improper in-flight decision-making, which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and a subsequent landing on rough terrain.Jan 22, 2026 · N1210P · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26LA010Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportGlasflugel STD Libelle 201B · Moriarty, NMThe glider’s encounter with atmospheric conditions where lift was not sufficient to maintain flight.Oct 5, 2025 · N1095G · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25FA256Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech M35 · Des Moines, NMOn August 13, 2025, about 2300 mountain daylight time, a Beech M35, N951T, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Des Moines, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal…Aug 14, 2025 · N951T · DestroyedNTSB WPR25FA205Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech F35 · Eagle Nest, NMOn July 6, 2025, about 1345 mountain daylight time, a Beech F35, N5009B, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Eagle Nest, New Mexico. The pilot was fatally injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91…Jul 6, 2025 · N5009B · DestroyedNTSB WPR25LA111Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedPreliminary reportCessna P210N · Roswell, NMOn March 11, 2025, at 1340 mountain daylight time, a Cessna P210N, N711HE, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Roswell, New Mexico. The pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of…Mar 11, 2025 · N711HE · Substantial damageNTSB DCA24LA290Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportBoeing 737 · Highland Meadows, NMAn encounter with convectively induced turbulence during descent.Aug 19, 2024 · N7734H · No damageNTSB WPR24FA202Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAir Tractor AT-802A · Capitan, NMThe pilot’s decision to continue the visual flight rules flight through an apparent visual corridor that rapidly narrowed due to rising terrain and mountain obscuration, resulting in momentary instrument meteorological conditions and the pilot’s subsequent…Jun 21, 2024 · N331BS · DestroyedNTSB WPR23LA304Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportVan Grouw R / Cantrell L White Lightning · Las Vegas, NMA reported partial loss of engine power during cruise flight for undetermined reasons.Aug 6, 2023 · N25WL · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22FA317Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportBell UH-1H · Chapelle, NMThe total loss of engine power due to the fatigue failure of the starter-generator input (zerol) gear which failed due to poor maintenance. Contributing to the accident was the unsuccessful autorotation complicated by the setting sun and high density altitude.Jul 17, 2022 · N911SZ · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA173Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctsw · Santa Fe, NMA leak in the oil line that supplied the engine with oil, which resulted in oil exhaustion and the total loss of engine power. Contributing to the accident was the routing of the oil line to close to the exhaust manifold.Apr 22, 2021 · N378CT · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21LA141Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportMooney M20B · Animas, NMThe pilot’s delayed use in the operation of carburetor heat which resulted in a loss of engine power due to carburetor icing.Mar 24, 2021 · N74786 · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA223Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA 30 · Vaughn, NMThe total loss of power in the right engine due to fuel starvation. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s failure to follow the manufacturer-recommended procedure after the loss of power in the right engine.Jul 15, 2020 · N8488Y · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA121Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-32RT-300T · Angostura, NMThe pilots precautionary off airport landing due to an undetermined engine issue.Apr 10, 2020 · N2112A · Substantial damageNTSB WPR20LA098Accident · Minor injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportFlight Design Ctls · Encino, NMA partial loss of engine power due to fuel starvation, which likely resulted from a leak in the fuel system.Mar 4, 2020 · N505MA · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19FA266Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportAmerican AA5 · Cowles, NMThe pilot's decision to fly into terrain that exceeded the performance capabilities of the airplane, which resulted in failure to maintain clearance from trees and terrain.Sep 27, 2019 · N9774U · DestroyedNTSB WPR19LA273Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportSmyth Sidewinder · Tucumcari, NMThe in-flight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.Sep 14, 2019 · N492AC · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19LA181Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportRolladen Schneider LS4 · Moriarty, NMAn in-flight cardiac event which necessitated an emergency landing, and which the pilot succumbed to.Jun 29, 2019 · N7LR · Minor damageNTSB WPR19FA103Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCirrus SR22 · Farmington, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot's continued visual flight rules flight into an area of forecast instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a subsequent loss of control.Mar 31, 2019 · N173CT · DestroyedNTSB GAA19CA053Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA24 · Texico, NMThe pilot's improper preflight fuel planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and a total loss of engine power.Nov 5, 2018 · N3214P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19FA008Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCessna 182 · Canoncito, NMThe partial loss of engine power due to induction system icing. Contributing to the accident was the fractured carburetor heat control cable, which rendered the carburetor heat inoperative.Oct 16, 2018 · N9326G · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA207Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210 · Clovis, NMThe 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.Jun 3, 2018 · N66ML · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA192Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech D17S · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information.May 25, 2018 · N79091 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18FA078Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell UH-1H · Raton, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate altitude above mountainous terrain during cruise flight in dark night conditions, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Jan 18, 2018 · N658H · DestroyedNTSB CEN18LA077Accident · Serious injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportBryk Steven L Velocity XL RG · Santa Fe, NMThe airplane’s inadvertent encounter with unforecasted icing conditions during cruise flight, which resulted in the accumulation of airframe icing, the airplane’s inability to maintain altitude, and a subsequent forced landing on rough terrain.Jan 16, 2018 · N787SB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA355Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBell 206L 3 · Ancho, NMThe pilot's distraction by a cell phone during a low-altitude flight, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain.Sep 16, 2017 · N213TV · DestroyedNTSB CEN17FA315Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NMThe pilot’s exceedance of the airplane’s critical angle of attack while maneuvering to land, which resulted in an accelerated stall and the pilot’s subsequent loss of control. Contributing to the accident was the gap in the pilot’s flight experience, his…Aug 9, 2017 · N3664Z · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17FA227Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech E 90 · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain after takeoff during dark night conditions.Jun 14, 2017 · N48TA · DestroyedNTSB CEN17LA030Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Bloomfield, NMMaintenance personnel’s failure to fully torque the fuel port cap, which allowed the cap to back off in flight and interrupted fuel flow to the engine, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Oct 28, 2016 · N234PJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA349Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-180 · Cuba, NMA partial loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined based on available information.Sep 4, 2016 · N9241J · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA333Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 172 · Anthony, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain clearance from a cable while maneuvering at a low altitude over water, which resulted in a collision with a cable and impact with water.Jun 25, 2016 · N46204 · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA267Accident · Minor injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 150 · Albuquerque, NMThe student pilot's inadequate preflight inspection/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion, loss of engine power, and impact with terrain.May 27, 2016 · N60252 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA112Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22 · Laguna Pueblo, NMA total loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's inadequate oversight of the airplane's refueling and her subsequent failure to verify and monitor the fuel quantity before and during the flight.Feb 29, 2016 · N2711M · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA042Accident · 3 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 182G · Sandia Park, NMThe pilot's continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in spatial disorientation and a loss of control.Nov 16, 2015 · N2440R · DestroyedNTSB 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.Jun 3, 2015 · N297JS · DestroyedNTSB CEN15FA092Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportPiper PA 28-181 · Vaughn, NMThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s continued flight into night instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in his failure to maintain clearance from terrain.Dec 30, 2014 · N2558M · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Nov 13, 2014 · N231JF · DestroyedNTSB CEN14LA373Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportGarramone Mike A Vixen · Columbus, NMA total loss of engine power during initial climb for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident engine examination did not reveal any preimpact failures or malfunctions that would have precluded normal operation.Jul 17, 2014 · N153PR · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 17, 2014 · N507CF · DestroyedNTSB CEN14CA151Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 17 30A · Santa Rosa, NMThe pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency landing.Feb 25, 2014 · N9741E · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14CA182Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182J · Belen, NMThe pilot's failure to ensure adequate fuel onboard for the intended flight.Feb 11, 2014 · N300EM · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA194Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 II · Eagle Nest, NMA total loss of engine power due to a rapid throttle change during autorotation, which the flight instructor initiated in response to a low rotor rpm warning, which resulted from the separation of one of the magnets used to provide rotor rpm indications from…Mar 14, 2013 · N392GP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA179Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 150M · Deming, NMThe pilot's physical incapacitation, including loss of vision, which led to a loss of control and the subsequent in-flight breakup of the airplane.Feb 27, 2013 · N9172U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA158Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBell 206B III · Ponderosa, NMA total loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because the postaccident examination of the airframe and engine did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.Feb 11, 2013 · N360AW · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13CA134Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportMooney M20C · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a loss of engine power during cruise flight due to fuel starvation.Jan 10, 2013 · N6242U · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA110Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech 95-B55 (T42A) · Las Cruces, NMThe pilot's failure to properly manage the airplane's fuel, which resulted in engine failure due to fuel starvation.Dec 21, 2012 · N30WC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA659Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportLindstrand Balloons 210S · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the balloon envelope parachute vent to properly seat, which resulted in the uncontrolled descent of the balloon. The reason the vent did not properly seat during the accident flight could not be determined because the vent operated properly…Sep 22, 2012 · N608RR · Minor damageNTSB CEN12LA265Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportJonker Sailplanes CC JS 1B · Clines Corner, NMThe fatigue failure of the rudder cable due to the inadequate design of the rudder pedal system.Apr 29, 2012 · N555AP · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA347Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportBeech F33A · Taos, NMThe pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions.May 20, 2011 · N1533Y · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11FA312Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCombs Earl W Kitfox Speedster · Elephant Butte, NMThe pilot's loss of control of the airplane for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination of the airplane did not reveal any anomalies that would have precluded normal operation.May 1, 2011 · N89MM · DestroyedNTSB CEN11LA307Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 320 · Lake Heron, NMThe pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions.Apr 24, 2011 · N320AZ · Substantial damage