# NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-320 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.

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## Latest cases

- [NTSB WPR26LA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR26LA089.md): Piper PA-23 · Newkirk, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Jan 22, 2026 · N1210P · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB WPR25LA274](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR25LA274.md): Piper PA-23-160 · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Preliminary report · Sep 7, 2025 · N4085P · Substantial damage
  > On September 6, 2025, about 1925 mountain daylight time, a Piper PA-23-160, N4085P, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The pilot sustained serious injuries. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code…
- [NTSB WPR24LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA063.md): Bender Thomas G RV-6 · Moriarty, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Jan 2, 2024 · N111XF · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB WPR24LA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR24LA058.md): Cessna 172P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Nov 27, 2023 · N5495K · Substantial damage
  > An encounter with a downdraft during an approach to land, which resulted in a hard landing.
- [NTSB WPR23LA062](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR23LA062.md): Cessna 172N · Socorro, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 4 · Limited · Final report · Dec 10, 2022 · N422B · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s improper landing flare, which resulted in a hard bounced landing and loss of control in gusting wind.
- [NTSB WPR19LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/WPR19LA273.md): Smyth Sidewinder · Tucumcari, NM · Accident · No injuries · Class 3 · Limited · Final report · Sep 14, 2019 · N492AC · Substantial damage
  > The in-flight separation of a section of a propeller blade due to a fatigue crack, which resulted in a forced landing.
- [NTSB GAA18CA112](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA18CA112.md): Cessna 172 · Silver City, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jan 26, 2018 · N1046F · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot’s improper landing flare in gusting crosswind conditions, which resulted in a hard, bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN18FA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18FA024.md): Cessna 172N · Hatch, NM · Accident · 4 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 4, 2017 · N251CH · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN18LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN18LA012.md): Globe GC 1A · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 9, 2017 · N90365 · Substantial damage
  > The loss of directional control during takeoff and impact with a steel culvert.
- [NTSB CEN17FA315](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN17FA315.md): Piper PA 22-150 · Las Vegas, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 9, 2017 · N3664Z · Substantial damage
  > The 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…
- [NTSB GAA17CA357](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA17CA357.md): Bellanca 7GCBC · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 21, 2017 · N88237 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to take off with a gusting tailwind, which resulted in a loss of pitch control during the initial climb and a subsequent hard landing and loss of directional control.
- [NTSB GAA16CA333](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/GAA16CA333.md): Cessna 172 · Anthony, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 25, 2016 · N46204 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN16LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN16LA202.md): Harry Oas Pitts S1C · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 29, 2016 · N95R · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in crosswind conditions.
- [NTSB CEN15FA325](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15FA325.md): Piper PA-28-151 · Truth or Consequences, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jul 24, 2015 · N32401 · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN15CA058](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN15CA058.md): Mccrary Bobby C JR RV 4 · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Data collection · Final report · Nov 21, 2014 · N639JH · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently applied the left brake during the landing roll which resulted in a loss of directional control and subsequent impact with terrain.
- [NTSB CEN14CA488](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN14CA488.md): Piper PA 28-140 · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Sep 8, 2014 · N6693W · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB CEN13LA273](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN13LA273.md): Phillips Zenith 250 · Taos, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 10, 2013 · N250ZP · Substantial damage
  > The 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.
- [NTSB CEN11CA409](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA409.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Teresa, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jun 19, 2011 · N739ZN · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate compensation for the wind condition, resulting in a runway excursion.
- [NTSB CEN11CA354](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN11CA354.md): Henry Slosing Lanceair · Albuqurque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 21, 2011 · N79BC · Substantial damage
  > The pilot’s loss of directional control while landing in gusty conditions.
- [NTSB CEN10LA227](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA227.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Glenwood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2010 · N4372J · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's decision to attempt a takeoff from an unimproved airstrip with a high density altitude.
- [NTSB CEN10LA449](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN10LA449.md): Cessna 172P · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 1, 2010 · N52708 · Substantial damage
  > A total loss of engine power following a loss of oil pressure for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB CEN09CA301](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CEN09CA301.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · May 17, 2009 · N8042D · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain directional control while landing in a crosswind. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land on a runway with a prevailing crosswind.
- [NTSB DEN08CA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN08CA043.md): Champion 7GCAA · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Dec 23, 2007 · N8305V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's premature landing flare and an inadvertent stall/mush. A contributing factor is pilot's lack of recent night experience.
- [NTSB DFW07LA160](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DFW07LA160.md): Ingraham RV-6 · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 28, 2007 · N320TX · Destroyed
  > The pilot's loss of control for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB DEN07CA014](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA014.md): Champion 7GCB · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Oct 24, 2006 · N9867Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing.
- [NTSB DEN06CA064](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06CA064.md): Robinson R-22 · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Data collection · Final report · Apr 15, 2006 · N85560 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper preflight planning and his failure to maintain control of the helicopter during takeoff. Factors contributing to the accident were the helicopter exceeding its maximum gross weight for takeoff and the high density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN06LA004](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN06LA004.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 2005 · N55910 · Destroyed
  > the pilot's attempt to fly VFR into instrument meteorological conditions, and his failure to maintain terrain clearance. Contributing factors were the reported low ceiling and mountain obscuration, resulting in the pilot being unable to maintain a visual…
- [NTSB DEN05LA123](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05LA123.md): Forbes Rutan Long EZE · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 7, 2005 · N16WF · Substantial damage
  > a total electrical failure due to a short in the master relay, causing the main fuse to open. Contributing factors included an inadequate electrical design by the airplane's builder, a low-output alternator, a cement wall, and unsuitable terrain on which to…
- [NTSB DEN05TA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05TA033.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Jal, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Dec 1, 2004 · N734 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the power lines. Contributing factors include the power lines, the sun glare, the pilot's reduced visual lookout, the pilot’s improper in-flight planning and decision making and the pilot's failure to perform a…
- [NTSB DEN04TA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04TA088.md): Cessna C172P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Jun 10, 2004 · N9474L · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from terrain and the improper go-around procedure. Contributing factors include the pilot's diverted attention, improper in-flight planning and decision making, pilot fatigue, the night conditions and the mesquite…
- [NTSB DEN04LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA011.md): Cessna 177 · Nageezi, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 16, 2003 · N2246Y · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate preflight planning, inadequate fuel consumption calculations, and improper fuel management. Contributing factors include fuel exhaustion resulting in the loss of power, the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing and the tree.
- [NTSB DEN04LA009](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA009.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 12, 2003 · N891GP · Substantial damage
  > the CFI's failure to maintain aircraft control during a go-around resulting in an inadvertent stall/mush and impact with terrain. Contributing factors include the CFI's inadequate supervision, the private pilot's delayed relinquishing of control, and the…
- [NTSB DEN03LA039](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN03LA039.md): Cessna 172M · Logan, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 29, 2003 · N64312 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's improper in-flight planning/decision, his failure to accomplish appropriate checklist items during the go-around, and his failure to maintain clearance from the trees and the lamp post. Factors contributing to the accident were the low altitude,…
- [NTSB FTW02LA079](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA079.md): Cessna 172N · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 8, 2002 · N75616 · Substantial damage
  > the loss of engine power as result of the failure of the dual magneto. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the precautionary landing.
- [NTSB FTW02FA072](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA072.md): Cessna 177 · Farmington, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 22, 2002 · N29406 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate in-flight planning decision which resulted in fuel exhaustion while in the traffic pattern at the destination airport.
- [NTSB DEN01LA129](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA129.md): Cessna 172N · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 27, 2001 · N181SP · Destroyed
  > the pilot's failure to maintain clearance from the powerline while descending for an emergency landing. A contributing factor was the loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB DEN01LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN01LA037.md): Cessna 177 · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 31, 2000 · N29572 · Substantial damage
  > An inadvertent stall. Factors were excessive airspeed, excessive flare, and improper recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA114](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA114.md): Cessna 172 · Abuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 19, 2000 · N738WE · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's improper flare and his inadequate recovery from a bounced landing.
- [NTSB DEN00LA081](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA081.md): Hutchins RV4 · Los Alamos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 2000 · N724CF · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain control of the aircraft after initiating a go-around following a hard bounced landing. Factors were variable shifting winds and a high-density altitude.
- [NTSB DEN00LA056](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA056.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Belen, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 12, 2000 · N4069Z · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power due to low cylinder compression from an open exhaust valve, and the pilot's failure to lean the fuel mixture.
- [NTSB DEN99LA073](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA073.md): Davis RV-6A · Truth Or Cnsqnc, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 6, 1999 · N8117Q · Substantial damage
  > A soft runway surface that caused the airplane to nose over.
- [NTSB DEN99LA067](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA067.md): Cessna 172I · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 28, 1999 · N46204 · 2 aircraft · Substantial damage
  > The pilot of N46204's failure to maintain visual lookout and to identify the other aircraft visually during landing.
- [NTSB DEN99LA063](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA063.md): Cessna 172P · Dulce, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 8, 1999 · N96212 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot-in-command becoming disoriented during cruise flight, and his intentional flight into instrument meteorological conditions without proper certification. Factors were the existing weather conditions that included snow, fog, obscuration and icing, the…
- [NTSB DEN99LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99LA019.md): Cessna 172M · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 8, 1998 · N8883V · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate preflight planning, resulting in fuel supply exhaustion.
- [NTSB FTW98LA417](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA417.md): Cessna 172N · Gallup, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1998 · N739JT · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's inadequate landing flare. Factors were his misjudgement of altitude and his excessive airspeed.
- [NTSB FTW98LA413](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA413.md): Cessna 177A · Belen, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 27, 1998 · N29572 · Substantial damage
  > The pilot inadvertently stalling the airplane.
- [NTSB FTW98LA090](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA090.md): Piper PA-28-140 · Ruidoso, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1997 · N2343T · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's inadequate compensation for wind conditions and failure to maintain directional control of the airplane. Related factors were: the gusty crosswind condition, icy runway, and proximity of the snowbank.
- [NTSB FTW98LA013](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98LA013.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Folsum, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 6, 1997 · N83454 · Substantial damage
  > the pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control during takeoff, which resulted in a stall/mush. A related factor was the crosswind condition.
- [NTSB FTW97LA180](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW97LA180.md): Cessna 172N · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · May 7, 1997 · N733WJ · Substantial damage
  > The improper installation of the throttle arm castellated nut, which resulted in a partial loss of power. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for the forced landing.
- [NTSB FTW96LA382](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA382.md): Champion 7GCBC · Edgewood, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 7, 1996 · N9071L · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's failure to maintain aircraft control. A factor was a whirlwind.

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## 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 ('41508'))
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?engine=41508&state=NM

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