# NTSB investigations: Continental C85 series, NM

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 WPR24LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA102.md): Luscombe 8E · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Feb 23, 2024 · N2669K · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control during approach and landing that resulted in a runway excursion and subsequent impact with a berm.
- [NTSB WPR22LA178](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR22LA178.md): Cessna 140 · Estancia, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · May 14, 2022 · N76190 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s decision to land on an unsuitable surface which resulted in his loss of aircraft control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA412](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA412.md): Cessna 120 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Aug 3, 2016 · N72580 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll, which resulted in a runway excursion and a ground loop.
- [NTSB GAA15CA199](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA15CA199.md): Norton Claude C Tailwind W8 · Portales, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 26, 2015 · N299CB · Substantial damage
  > The 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 CEN10LA475](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA475.md): Aeronca 11CC · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 11, 2010 · N4546E · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's loss of directional control during takeoff and the certificated flight instructor’s delayed remedial action, which resulted in a ground loop.
- [NTSB CEN09CA302](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA302.md): Ercoupe 415-C · Gallup, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 16, 2009 · N94300 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning. Contributing to the accident was the high density altitude.
- [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 DEN03FA087](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03FA087.md): Ercoupe 415D · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 25, 2003 · N93971 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the transmission wire. Contributing factors were the high wind, the pilot's decision to make a low-altitude turn onto the crosswind leg, and the power line.
- [NTSB DEN00LA159](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA159.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 30, 2000 · N66581 · Substantial damage
  > Unsuitable terrain for a forced landing. Factors were a complete loss of power due to a stuck needle valve in the carburetor.
- [NTSB DEN99LA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA088.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 28, 1999 · N89586 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's excessive use of rudder while attempting to correct for loss of directional control. Factors were the pilot's loss of directional control, and his lack of experience in the type of airplane.
- [NTSB FTW95LA365](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA365.md): Funk, D.D. B-85C · Grants, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 1995 · N89V · Destroyed
  > a loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW95LA236](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA236.md): Luscombe 8A · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 9, 1995 · N1143B · Substantial damage
  > Failure by the pilot to maintain directional control.
- [NTSB FTW94LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW94LA062.md): Cessna 140 · Espanola, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 2, 1994 · N89036 · Substantial damage
  > Was the dual student pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the certificated flight instructor's inadequate supervision.
- [NTSB FTW92LA235](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA235.md): Ercoupe 415-G · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1992 · N94424 · Substantial damage
  > The instructor pilot's lack of familiarity with the performance capability of the aircraft. Factors were the rising terrain and high density altitude.
- [NTSB FTW92LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA028.md): Cessna 120 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 29, 1991 · N1906N · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control. A factor was the tailwind.
- [NTSB DEN90LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA171.md): Cessna 140 · Silver City, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 17, 1990 · N3648V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper planning which resulted in a flight in conditions which exceeded the performance capability of the aircraft. The high density altitude was a factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA063.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1989 · N2652N · Substantial damage
  > Improper use of brakes which resulted in an inadvertent ground swerve.
- [NTSB DEN87LA244](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA244.md): Cessna 140 · San Ysidro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1987 · N76907 · Substantial damage
  > The plt and pax were on a LCL sightseeing flt. The plt stated that he had been flying low and slow at a nose high attitude. The engine began to overheat and did not cool off and the pilot executed a precautionary landing on a dirt road. The acft ballooned and…
- [NTSB DEN86FA207](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA207.md): Cessna 140 · Taos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 25, 1986 · N76541 · Substantial damage
  > N76541 took off on rwy 04 on a high density altitude day. The acft was seen climbing with the nose high near the departure end of the rwy. The acft just cleared some electrical lines near the end of the rwy and then was observed to descend down to a height…
- [NTSB DEN86LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA058.md): Cessna 140A · Columbus, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 1985 · N5330C · Substantial damage
  > According to the plt, after performing the preflight engine runup, he leaned the mixture control and switched the fuel selector to both tanks. Shortly after takeoff at approximately 50 ft AGL, the eng lost partial pwr. The plt made a forced landing following…
- [NTSB DEN85LA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA157.md): Luscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 8, 1985 · N2669K · Substantial damage
  > The plt reported that during a normal landing, the right main gear folded back, followed by collapse of the left main gear. An exam revealed evidence of fatigue failure of a clevis bolt in the threaded area.
- [NTSB FTW84LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA079.md): Cessna 140 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 28, 1983 · N76119 · Substantial damage
  > This was to be the student's first flt & the CFI had him follow through on the controls. As the tail came off the rwy the student began overpowering the CFI at the controls. The CFI was unable to maintain directional control & the acft went off the rwy into a…
- [NTSB FTW83FQA01](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83FQA01.md): Cassutt 111M · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Oct 25, 1982 · N19L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot tookoff to deleiver the aircraft to a new owner. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft turned as if to return to the airport and suddenly nosed down and dove at a 30 to 45 degree angle. Before leveling off, it mushed into the ground hard enough to…
- [NTSB FTW82FQD12](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQD12.md): Luscombe 8E · Timberon, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 14, 1982 · N2996K · Destroyed
  > Plt stated he could not gain sufficient altitude to clear terrain. A witness observed the acft at approximately 150-200 ft AGL, well below the top of the canyon.
- [NTSB FTW81FQA37](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA37.md): Cessna 140 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 22, 1981 · N76082 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78FA022](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA022.md): Taylorcraft BC12D · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Closed · Feb 5, 1978 · N43021 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN78DQD09](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DQD09.md): Luscombe 8E · Timberton, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Closed · Jan 5, 1978 · N1438K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN77FQA25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77FQA25.md): Piper PA-11 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Mar 4, 1977 · N4516M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75DQA38](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75DQA38.md): Cessna 140 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 24, 1975 · N72894 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN75FQA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN75FQA08.md): Piper PA-11 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 3, 1974 · N4516M · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN74FQA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN74FQA39.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Apr 15, 1974 · N6478C · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN72FQA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN72FQA34.md): Luscombe 8E · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 9, 1972 · N2830K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DQA48](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DQA48.md): Cessna 140 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Feb 13, 1971 · N72894 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DQA28](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DQA28.md): Luscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 15, 1970 · N1825K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN71DQA14](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN71DQA14.md): Luscombe 8E · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 21, 1970 · N1252K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN70DQA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN70DQA10.md): Luscombe 8E · Shiprock, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 14, 1970 · N1252K · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68F0222](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68F0222.md): Aeronca 7BCM · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 2, 1968 · N1482E · Substantial damage
- [NTSB DEN68D0029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN68D0029.md): Cessna 120 · Milan, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 22, 1967 · N77313 · Substantial damage
- [NTSB UNK64X3425](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/UNK64X3425.md): Cessna 140 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 16, 1964 · N2787N · Destroyed

## 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 x.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' x WHERE x.engine_model_code IN ('17008'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17008&state=NM

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