# NTSB investigations: Continental IO-520 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. Page 1 of 2 · 84 cases ## Latest cases - [NTSB WPR25FA279](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25FA279.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Class 3 · Field · Preliminary report · Sep 16, 2025 · N432DM · Substantial damage > On 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… - [NTSB WPR21LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR21LA028.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Oct 24, 2020 · N8251M · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to extend the landing gear, which resulted in the airplane landing with the landing gear retracted. - [NTSB GAA17CA313](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA313.md): Cessna A185 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 31, 2017 · N185FF · Substantial damage > The pilot’s failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll in gusting crosswind conditions. - [NTSB GAA17CA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA226.md): Cessna 210 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 8, 2017 · N3938Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard, porpoised landing and subsequent nose-over. - [NTSB CEN14LA345](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14LA345.md): Cessna 210L · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 2014 · N1175Q · Substantial damage > The 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… - [NTSB CEN14CA151](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA151.md): Bellanca 17 30A · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Feb 25, 2014 · N9741E · Substantial damage > The pilot's mismanagement of the available fuel supply which resulted in a loss of engine power and subsequent emergency landing. - [NTSB CEN12FA291](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12FA291.md): Beech V35B · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 11, 2012 · N645EP · Substantial damage > The pilot’s loss of airplane control for reasons that could not be determined because postaccident examination revealed no evidence of preimpact anomalies that would have precluded normal operation. - [NTSB CEN12LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN12LA261.md): Beech A36 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2012 · N4830M · Substantial damage > The partial loss of engine power due to an intake valve that was stuck in the open position. - [NTSB CEN11FA347](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11FA347.md): Beech F33A · Taos, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 20, 2011 · N1533Y · Substantial damage > The pilot’s continued visual flight into instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in loss of situational awareness, and a possible encounter with icing conditions. - [NTSB CEN11LA307](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11LA307.md): Cessna 320 · Lake Heron, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 24, 2011 · N320AZ · Substantial damage > The pilot’s controlled flight into terrain while conducting a flight at low altitude in instrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB CEN10LA399](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA399.md): Beech V35A · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 11, 2010 · N9447S · Substantial damage > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. - [NTSB DFW08FA170](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW08FA170.md): Cessna U206F · Santa Rosa, NM · Accident · 5 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 2008 · N2905Q · Destroyed > The pilot's failure to maintain safe flying airspeed for undetermined reasons resulting in an inadvertent stall. - [NTSB DEN08LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08LA021.md): Cessna T210K · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 28, 2007 · N8251M · Substantial damage > The binding of the nose landing gear doors for undetermined reasons, resulting in the pilot having to make a nose gear up landing. - [NTSB DEN07FA100](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA100.md): Beech 58 · Placitas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jun 16, 2007 · N6750R · Destroyed > the failure of the pilot to maintain adequate terrain separation, for undetermined reasons, which resulted in controlled flight into terrain. A contributing factor was the mountainous terrain. - [NTSB DEN05CA001](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05CA001.md): Cessna 185F · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 1, 2004 · N714MX · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during the landing roll resulting in a ground loop. Contributing to the accident was the crosswind. - [NTSB DEN03LA135](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA135.md): Cessna A185F · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 22, 2003 · N60VA · Substantial damage > the instructor's inadequate supervision which resulted in the pilot's loss of directional control and the subsequent impact with the ditch. Contributing factors include the instructor's inadequate remedial action and the inadvertent ground loop/swerve. - [NTSB DEN01LA091](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA091.md): Bellanca BL17-30 · Columbus, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 26, 2001 · N6671V · Substantial damage > The impact with terrain following an inadvertent stall/mush by the pilot during a go-around. A contributing factor was a dust devil. - [NTSB DEN01LA047](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA047.md): Beech V-35A · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 4, 2001 · N9447S · Substantial damage > the pilot's inattention during night taxiing, which resulted in his airplane impacting a parked airplane. - [NTSB DEN00LA140](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA140.md): Cessna A188 · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 29, 2000 · N8188V · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to compensate for the wind conditions. Factors were the pilot's selection of the wrong runway, and the tailwind/crosswind weather conditions. - [NTSB FTW98LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA213.md): Beech A-36 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 1998 · N6150X · Substantial damage > Inadvertent post departure stall. A factor was high gusty winds. - [NTSB FTW98LA148](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA148.md): Beech 58 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 13, 1998 · N9239Q · Substantial damage > The total failure of the landing gear retraction/extension assembly for reasons undetermined. - [NTSB FTW98LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA081.md): Cessna 310R · Grants, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 30, 1997 · N87358 · Substantial damage > The pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall. A factor related to the accident was the pilot's inadequate preflight inspection, which failed to secure the right engine oil cap, resulting in oil exhaustion and the loss of engine… - [NTSB FTW98LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA029.md): Cessna 185C · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1997 · N725 · Substantial damage > the pilot's improper preflight of the airplane, by failing to properly set the elevator trim for takeoff, and his improper use use of the elevator flight controls. A related factor was: the pilot's lack of recent experience in the make and model of airplane. - [NTSB FTW98LA021](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA021.md): Cessna 210L · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 5, 1997 · N93089 · Substantial damage > the pilot's failure to extend the landing gear. A related factor was his attention being diverted. - [NTSB FTW97LA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA053.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 1, 1996 · N39812 · Substantial damage > failure of the pilot to maintain directional control during landing roll, and his delayed aborted landing. The gusty crosswind and blown left main tire were considered to be related factors. - [NTSB FTW96LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA226.md): Navion NA1 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 24, 1996 · N2530T · Substantial damage > The total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW96LA106](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA106.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 13, 1996 · N4109B · Substantial damage > previous damage, looseness of the main landing gear, and inadequate maintenance. - [NTSB FTW92LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW92LA060.md): Beech A36 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 25, 1992 · N88ES · Substantial damage > The pilot in command failed to properly monitor the fuel consumption rate of the airplane when he perceived that it might be higher than normal. The engine failure was a result of fuel exhaustion, aggravated by possible fuel siphoning from the tanks. - [NTSB DEN91LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA123.md): Cessna A185F · Conchas Dam, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1991 · N93272 · Substantial damage > Landing gear locking mechanism loose, landing gear wheel deployed inadvertently, and maintenance alignment not performed. Factors were: propeller governor underspeed, maintenance adjustment not corrected, and lowering of flaps not performed. - [NTSB DEN88LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88LA040.md): Beech A36 · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1987 · N27LH · Substantial damage > The private plt and five pax were returning home from a skiing trip. During takeoff the acft encountered a left crosswind from 270 degrees, at an estimated 40 knots. The plt lifted off early, then the wind pulled. The acft stalled and impacted right of the… - [NTSB DEN87LA044](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA044.md): Beech A36 · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 21, 1987 · N6321X · Substantial damage > The plt was making a night VFR landing approach to rwy 22 at Taos, new Mexico, when the acft struck some high voltage power transmission lines running perpendicular to the rwy. The plt was able to maintain control of the acft and landed it successfully. The… - [NTSB DEN86LA257](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA257.md): Beech V35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 21, 1986 · N50BD · Substantial damage > The plt landed hard at the abq municipal arpt. The plt said he had runaway trim causing loss of control. The pax felt the plt lost control due to temporary physical incapacitation. Exam of the flt control system revealed no evidence of a flt control system… - [NTSB DEN86LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA019.md): Beech F33A · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1985 · N4956M · Substantial damage > The plt reported the cylinder head temp began 'falling back out of green' shortly after takeoff. The plt reversed direction & landed at the arpt, but failed to extend the gear, substantially damaging the acft. The investigation of theeng revealed the exhaust… - [NTSB MKC85LA075](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC85LA075.md): Beech V35B · Anton Chico, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1985 · N4151S · Substantial damage > Pilot stated that he was on a VFR no-flight-plan-flight from meade, KS, to alburquerque, NM, when he saw a cloud bank ahead. While diverting around, he flew into haze that became clouds. Recovery from strong down and up drafts did substantial damage to wings,… - [NTSB DEN84LA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA072.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Angel Fire, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 10, 1984 · N93656 · Substantial damage > After making a x-country flt from Oklahoma city, ok to Angel Fire, NM, the plt landed on a snow covered rwy at an elevation of 8382 ft. during the landing, the acft bounced, drifted to the left side of the rwy, then hit a 3-1/2 ft snowbank. The plt reported… - [NTSB FTW84FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84FA104.md): Beech 58 · Marquez, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1983 · N9121S · Destroyed > The acft was flown at altitudes up to 15000 ft in areas of forecast icing. The acft was not equipped with oxygen. The acft was flown above 14000 ft for about 20 minutes after which it descended into icing conditions. Shortly thereafter, the acft made a climb… - [NTSB FTW83LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA055.md): Beech 58 · Lovington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1982 · N18HM · Substantial damage > The pilot reported that while taking off with a light crosswind, the right passenger door opened. While trying to catch papers and hold the door, the right propeller struck the runway and the right main gear began collapsing. By this time, the pilot decided… - [NTSB FTW82FA103](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FA103.md): Beech 58 · Magdalena, NM · Accident · 6 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 26, 1982 · N36969 · Destroyed > The plt was advised of the icing conditions to be expected three different times during his wx briefing. At 1524 while enroute at 14,000 ft, the plt was advised of a PIREP of light to moderate icing between 14,O00 & 22,000 ft. the plt replied that was about… - [NTSB FTW82DA053](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82DA053.md): Cessna P206 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Feb 1, 1982 · N2575X · Substantial damage > During arrival, the pilot received an advisory from UNICOM to land on runway 04. He reported that during the landing, he encountered a variable, quartering tailwind that was gusting to 30 knots. The nose gear assembly and attaching fuselage structure were… - [NTSB FTW82FQA08](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW82FQA08.md): Cessna 210L · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 25, 1981 · N94285 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81DQG46](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81DQG46.md): Cessna 188B · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Aug 5, 1981 · N70184 · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQA34](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA34.md): Bellanca 17-30 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jun 30, 1981 · N7337V · Substantial damage - [NTSB FTW81FQA06](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW81FQA06.md): Cessna 206 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Nov 1, 1980 · N48669 · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN80FQA18](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN80FQA18.md): Beech A36 · Yes0, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Mar 7, 1980 · N1817L · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN79FA006](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN79FA006.md): Beech A36 · Silver City, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Closed · Nov 10, 1978 · N9016V · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FQA39](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FQA39.md): Beech 58 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Jul 11, 1978 · N9206Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FQG03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FQG03.md): Aero Cmdr 200D · Clovis, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · May 21, 1978 · N2920T · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78FA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78FA039.md): Cessna 210K · Corona, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Apr 28, 1978 · N8241M · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN78DQA10](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN78DQA10.md): Cessna 185F · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Closed · Jan 21, 1978 · N4280Q · Substantial damage - [NTSB DEN77DQA54](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN77DQA54.md): Cessna 210E · Carrizozo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Closed · Sep 12, 1977 · N194CF · Substantial damage Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?engine=17032&state=NM&page=2 ## 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 ('17032')) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=17032&state=NM --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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