NTSB investigations, NM

297 cases where the phase of flight was Approach.

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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 = 500)
  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR27LA004Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openHead Balloons AX8-88B · Albuquerque, NMOct 3, 2026 · N4502A · Substantial damageNTSB 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…May 31, 2026 · N555ED · Substantial damageNTSB WPR26FA186Accident · 4 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBeech C90 · Lincoln, NMOn May 14, 2026, at 0015 mountain daylight time, a Beech C90, N249CP, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Lincoln, New Mexico. Both pilots and passengers sustained fatal injuries. The airplane was operated by Generation Jets under the…May 14, 2026 · N249CP · DestroyedNTSB WPR26FA120Accident · 2 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportColumbia Aircraft Mfg LC41-550FG · Albuquerque, NMOn March 6, 2026, about 1136 mountain standard time (MST), a Columbia Aircraft LC41-550FG, N2516S, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The airplane was on an instrument flight rules flight plan from…Mar 6, 2026 · N2516S · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25FA279Accident · 1 fatalClass 3 · FieldPreliminary reportBellanca 17-30A · Moriarty, NMOn September 16, 2025, about 1132 mountain daylight time, a Bellanca 17-30A, N432DM, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Moriarty, New Mexico. The pilot receiving instruction was fatally injured and the flight instructor…Sep 16, 2025 · N432DM · Substantial damageNTSB WPR25LA071Accident · No injuriesClass 3 · LimitedFinal reportCessna T210L · Gallup, NMThe pilot’s improper fuel management, which resulted in a total loss of engine power.Dec 28, 2024 · N505SW · Substantial damageNTSB WPR24LA153Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportStemme S10-VT · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s unstabilized approach, which resulted in a runway excursion and impact with terrain.May 15, 2024 · N995J · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Oct 2, 2022 · N987PS · Substantial damageNTSB WPR22LA041Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportPiper PA-28-180 · Farmington, NMThe pilot’s inadequate fuel management which resulted in a total loss of engine power due to fuel starvation.Nov 17, 2021 · N9467J · Substantial damageNTSB WPR21FA242Accident · 5 fatalClass 3 · FieldFinal reportCameron Balloons US O-120 · Albuquerque, NMThe failure of the pilot to maintain adequate clearance from power lines while maneuvering for landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s use of impairing, illicit drugs.Jun 26, 2021 · N158NM · DestroyedNTSB WPR21LA027Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican Eurocopter AS350B3 · Silver City, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain sufficient altitude above terrain while operating in reduced visibility due to snow showers.Oct 27, 2020 · N530H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN19CA017Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA28R · Hobbs, NMThe pilot's incorrect altimeter setting during the night visual approach, which resulted in a controlled flight into terrain.Oct 28, 2018 · N6899C · Substantial damageNTSB WPR19TA005Accident · Serious injuriesFinal reportBalloon Works Firefly 7 · Placitas, NMThe pilot’s failure to properly estimate the height of terrain while descending the balloon, which resulted in the balloon impacting a hill and passengers sustaining serious injuries.Oct 10, 2018 · N7252H · No damageNTSB CEN18LA218Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAerovodochody L 29 Delfin · Moriarty, NMThe pilot’s failure to maintain a proper glidepath during a visual approach and the flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in ground impact before the runway.Jun 8, 2018 · N4323N · Substantial damageNTSB CEN18LA117Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBlack Donald Cozy III · Los Lunas, NMThe seizure of the propeller gearbox for reasons that could not be determined based on the available information, which resulted in a forced landing.Feb 17, 2018 · N904DB · Substantial damageNTSB CEN17LA359Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCirrus Design SR22T · Raton, NMThe 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.Aug 10, 2017 · N702N · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Feb 20, 2017 · N709TC · Substantial damageNTSB GAA17CA095Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportRobinson Helicopter R44 · Separ, NMThe pilot’s abrupt maneuver to avoid electrical wires during the approach, which resulted in a hard landing.Dec 15, 2016 · N835AK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16FA122Accident · 2 fatalField investigationFinal reportRemos Acft Gmbh Flugzeugbau Remos GX · Española, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed while operating in the airport traffic pattern, which resulted in the airplane exceeding its critical angle of attack and experiencing an aerodynamic stall at a low altitude.Mar 11, 2016 · N28GX · DestroyedNTSB CEN15LA436Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech C35 · Belen, NMThe total loss of engine power due to contamination in the fuel system.Sep 26, 2015 · N1990D · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA354Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna C421B · Clovis, NMThe pilot's improper management of fuel to the left engine during approach for landing, which resulted in a total loss of left engine power due to fuel starvation, and his subsequent failure to maintain control during the final landing approach, which…Aug 9, 2015 · N726JB · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 24, 2015 · N32401 · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 23, 2015 · N172VC · Substantial damageNTSB CEN15LA091Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 208B · Roswell, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed to compensate for icing on the airplane's wings and control surfaces during a circling approach, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain.Dec 30, 2014 · N950FE · Substantial damageNTSB 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…Sep 26, 2014 · N7026J · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Sep 1, 2014 · N613LE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA397Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US A-180 · Questa, NMThe 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.Jul 25, 2014 · N65059 · No damageNTSB 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…Jul 3, 2014 · N1175Q · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jun 27, 2014 · N69PJ · Substantial damageNTSB CEN14LA007Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCameron Balloons US V 77 · Rio Rancho, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain adequate clearance from power lines on approach to land, resulting in a collision with the wires, a spark, and a subsequent explosion and on-board fire.Oct 9, 2013 · N9528A · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13LA571Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 182J · Santa Teresa, NMA loss of engine power for reasons that could not be determined because no anomalies were found during the postaccident engine examination.Sep 29, 2013 · N3078F · Substantial damageNTSB 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 devilAug 18, 2013 · N7BR · Substantial damageNTSB 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.Jul 10, 2013 · N424CT · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10CA507Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportLet L-23 Super Blanik · Socorro, NMA loss of lift that resulted in an off-airport landing.Aug 28, 2010 · N361BA · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10FA324Accident · 5 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T310R · Ruidoso, NMThe pilot did not maintain proper airspeed on final approach for landing, which resulted in an aerodynamic stall and impact with terrain. Contributing to the accident was the pilot’s limited experience in the airplane make and model.Jun 17, 2010 · N310RH · Substantial damageNTSB CEN10LA166Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 421B · Artesia, NMA loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's improper fuel management.Mar 18, 2010 · N3382Q · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA480Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBoring Robert Burton RV6A · Demming, NMThe loss of engine power due to fuel starvation as a result of the pilot's failure to manage and monitor fuel usage.Jul 31, 2009 · N613LE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA415Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 441 · Albuquerque, NMA malfunction of the landing gear selector switch and a loose fitting on the emergency extension system which rendered the landing gear system inoperable.Jul 3, 2009 · N988AE · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA417Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210L · Santa Teresa, NMThe 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.Jul 1, 2009 · N2118S · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA223Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBeech D35 · Taos, NMThe 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.Mar 16, 2009 · N342R · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09LA137Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMCollapse of the landing gear during landing due to the incorrect installation of the landing gear actuator. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to initiate the abnormal procedures checklist prior to landing.Jan 18, 2009 · N8074P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA118Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportSocata TBM 700 · Clovis, NMThe pilot's failure to complete the before-landing checklist, which led to his failure to lower the gear before landing.Dec 23, 2008 · N70LR · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08FA162Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportPilatus PC-12/47E · Santa Fe, NMThe pilot's incapacitation due to fatigue resulting in an in-flight collision with terrain.Sep 30, 2008 · N606SL · DestroyedNTSB DEN08LA145Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 340A · Angle Fire, NMControlled flight into terrain for unknown reasons.Sep 1, 2008 · N397RA · DestroyedNTSB DFW08LA217AccidentLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 172A · Albuquerque, NMThe pilot's failure to maintain proper glide angle during the landing approach which resulted in a collision with a pole. Contributing to the accident were the pilot's lack of qualification, experience and the high density altitude.Aug 28, 2008 · N6539B · Substantial damageNTSB DEN08LA021Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna T210K · Los Alamos, NMThe binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing.Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07FA165Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna T210M · Moriarty, NMthe instructor pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during aborted landing and attempted go-around which resulted in an inadvertent elevator trim stall. Contributing to the accident were the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision during the…Sep 24, 2007 · N732XE · DestroyedNTSB DEN07CA092Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCentrair 101C · Alamogordo, NMThe pilot's inability to control the glider after encountering the downdraft causing the glider to land short of the dirt strip. Factors contributing to the accident were the downdraft and the runway marker.May 12, 2007 · N991JB · Substantial damageNTSB DEN07LA049Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBeech A36 · Farmington, NMThe pilot-rated dual student's failure to maintain sufficient airspeed during the landing approach to avoid a stall. Also causal was the flight instructor's failure to provide adequate supervision. Factors associated with the accident are an inadvertent…Jan 12, 2007 · N8183E · Substantial damageNTSB DEN06CA029Accident · Serious injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 182A · Hobbs, NMthe loss of engine power due to fuel exhaustion and the pilot's failure to visually verify the fuel quantity in the fuel tanks prior to departure. Contributing factors include the pilot's inadequate preflight, and the transmission wires.Dec 31, 2005 · N4755D · Substantial damage