# NTSB investigations, NM: Airframe/component/system failure/malfunction 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 · 53 cases ## Latest cases - [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 DEN07CA118](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07CA118.md): Johnson F11C-2PJ · Deming, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Data collection · Final report · Jul 11, 2007 · N442PJ · Substantial damage > Total failure of the top engine mount bolts and subsequent engine separation from the airframe. - [NTSB DEN07FA068](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07FA068.md): Flight Design USA CT-SW · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 10, 2007 · N102RK · Substantial damage > The total failure of the left main landing gear strut due to overload during the landing resulting in the loss of control and subsequent nose over. A factor contributing to the accident was the chief pilot 's inability to maintain directional control of the… - [NTSB DEN07LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN07LA024.md): Bell UH-1H · Melrose, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 13, 2006 · N24CF · Substantial damage > the in-flight failure and separation of both tail rotor blades. Contributing factors in this accident were the check pilot interferring with the controls and his failure to relinquish control to the pilot-in-command. - [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 DEN05TA119](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN05TA119.md): Hughes 369HS · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Aug 6, 2005 · N500SD · Substantial damage > the bullet(s), which severed the helicopter's left tail rotor pedal. Contributing factors were the severed anti-torque pedal and the unsuitable terrain for landing. - [NTSB DEN04LA055](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN04LA055.md): Mikoyan MiG Mig-17 · Truth or Conseq, NM · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 25, 2004 · N508M · Destroyed > the loss of aircraft control for undetermined reasons resulting in impact with desert terrain. - [NTSB FTW02LA242](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA242.md): Whittman Tailwind W-8 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 27, 2002 · N3992A · Substantial damage > The structural failure and separation of a propeller blade for undetermined reasons. A contributing factor was the lack of suitable terrain available to the pilot to execute a forced landing. - [NTSB FTW02LA189](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA189.md): Beech BE-58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 23, 2002 · N8245H · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose landing gear plunger assembly due to fatigue. - [NTSB FTW02LA074](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02LA074.md): Beech 58 · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 26, 2001 · N8117V · Substantial damage > The failure of the nose gear actuator retract arm due to fatigue. - [NTSB FTW02FA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW02FA017.md): Aerospatiale AS350B2 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 19, 2001 · N111DT · Destroyed > The seizing of the cyclic control for an undetermined reason. A contributing factor was the lack of altitude for the pilot to regain control of the helicopter. - [NTSB DEN00LA132](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA132.md): Spencer Long EZE · Farmington, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 17, 2000 · N51EZ · Substantial damage > Failure of the coolant recovery system, resulting in overheating of the engine. A factor was the soft ground on which the forced landing was made. - [NTSB DEN00LA048](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN00LA048.md): Beech M35 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 5, 2000 · N639V · Destroyed > The pilot inadvertently allowing the airplane to stall. Factors were the missing alternator belt and the resultant total electrical system failure, and the pilot's attention being diverted. - [NTSB DEN99FA034](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99FA034.md): Cessna P210N · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 20, 1999 · N79NL · Destroyed > Total failure of the vacuum system, and failure of the pilot to maintain aircraft control, resulting in wing spar failure. Factors were the pilot's spatial disorientation, and his exceeding the design stress limits of the airplane. - [NTSB DEN99IA033](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN99IA033.md): Beech E90 · Clovis, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Jan 18, 1999 · N16NM · No damage > Total failure of the elevator control cable due to a short circuit from chafing against an adjoining electrical cable, and failure of maintenance personnel to detect the problem during an AAIP phase inspection. - [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 FTW98FA089](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW98FA089.md): Cameron R-420 · Yeso, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Jan 9, 1998 · N298AR · Destroyed > The rupture of the gas cell bottom (diaphragm) due to inadequate manufacturer's design and inadequate manufacturing quality control. A factor was the flight crew's performance of an emergency bailout which allowed the balloon to drift unattended for… - [NTSB FTW96LA284](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA284.md): Beech B35 · Portales, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 28, 1996 · N8860A · Substantial damage > failure by maintenance personnel to perform proper maintenance on the aircraft during an annual inspection, and failure to comply with an airworthiness directive. - [NTSB FTW96TA195](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96TA195.md): Rockwell NA-265-80 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · May 2, 1996 · N773W · Substantial damage > overdeflection of the left outboard main landing gear tire, probably due to underinflation and inadequate inspection, which resulted in fatigue failure of the left outboard tire and subsequent failure of the left inboard tire. - [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 FTW96LA011](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW96LA011.md): Cessna 195A · Taos, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 7, 1995 · N9867A · Substantial damage > separation of the left main gear wheel as a result of improper maintenance. - [NTSB FTW95LA060](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW95LA060.md): Howard DGA-15P · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 3, 1994 · N88WT · Substantial damage > The inadequate maintenance by unknown maintenance personnel. A factor was the collapsed landing gear. - [NTSB FTW93LA261](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA261.md): Culver V · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 17, 1993 · N44680 · Destroyed > An inadvertent stall when the pilot lowered the landing gear. A factor was a leaking o-ring in the propeller governor. - [NTSB FTW93LA262](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA262.md): Zbacnick Challenger II · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 18, 1993 · N851BZ · Substantial damage > The seizure of the propeller shaft bearing and the resultant propeller blade separation. Factors were the unfavorable winds and the lack of suitable terrain available for the forced landing. - [NTSB FTW93LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93LA124.md): Violet Dragonfly · Carlsbad, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 11, 1993 · N48RV · Substantial damage > The improper installation of the control stick assembly and the subsequent separation of the flight control stick assembly from the mount - [NTSB FTW93FA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW93FA105.md): Piper PA-28R-201T · Radium Springs, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1993 · N47402 · Destroyed > A total failure of the airplane's vacuum system. Factors which contributed to the accident were: the dark night, snow, the pilot's loss of aircraft control, and the pilot's lack of experience in flying in actual intrument meteorological conditions. - [NTSB DEN91LA102](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA102.md): Douglas DC-3C · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 20, 1991 · N96H · Substantial damage > The failure of the right main landing gear tire. - [NTSB DEN91LA092](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN91LA092.md): Cessna 182P · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 29, 1991 · N21420 · Substantial damage > The pilot's improper maintenance of the aircraft. Factors were: a loose oil filter and loss of engine oil. - [NTSB DEN90LA152](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA152.md): Stinson 108 · Clovis, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 7, 1990 · N677C · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the right main wheel assembly. - [NTSB DEN90FA104](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90FA104.md): Canadair CT-133 · Roswell, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · May 4, 1990 · N233RK · Destroyed > The pilot-in-command's performance of aerobatic maneuvers that exceeded the design stress limits of the aircraft, resulting in catastrophic failure of the wing. - [NTSB DEN90LA071](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA071.md): Cessna 402B · Alamogordo, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 7, 1990 · N3128K · Substantial damage > The collapse of the right main landing gear as a result of the malfunction of the down lock assembly and failure of the torque tube bracket assembly. - [NTSB DEN90LA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA008.md): Thunder and Colt Clown · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 14, 1989 · GGWIZ · Substantial damage > Structural failure of the balloon envelope as a result of the manufacturer's quality control oversight. - [NTSB DEN89LA144](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA144.md): Beauchesne/Wells Glasair TD · Moriarity, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 21, 1989 · N544BM · Substantial damage > Improper installation of the propeller which resulted in severe vibration and failure of the propeller mounting bolts, & the separation of the propeller from the aircraft. Rough/uneven desert terrain contributed to the accident. - [NTSB DEN88GA088](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88GA088.md): Bell 47G-3B1 · Gobernador, NM · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Mar 21, 1988 · N7863S · Substantial damage > The commerical plt was hovering out of ground effect at 40 feet AGL. During a maneuver he reported hearing a loud bang and the rotor RPM began to decay. The plt made a hovering autorotation resulting in a hard landing. The main rotor struck the tail boom and… - [NTSB DEN88DQA03](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DQA03.md): Surline Sidewinder · Moriarty, NM · Accident · 2 fatal · Final report · Mar 12, 1988 · N185SA · Destroyed > Witnesses heard the acft eng sound increase dramatically as the acft passed over a gen aviation airport. The acft was seen by another witness at low atl, estimated to be about 200 ft, as the nose pitched up. The acft then entered a spin and impacted the… - [NTSB DEN88DQA02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN88DQA02.md): Shiner Pitts S-1S · Los Lunas, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Feb 23, 1988 · N79SS · Substantial damage > The plt reported that the tailwheel steering chain broke during the landing rollout. When the acft slowed to about 30 KTS the rudder was no longer effective and the plt was unable to control direction by use of the brakes. The acft turned to the lt and ran… - [NTSB DEN87LA175](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA175.md): Schempp-Hirth Nimbus II · Hobbs, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 8, 1987 · N71JD · Substantial damage > The pvt plt was flying in a national soaring contest. The glider was towed to 2000 feet AGL and released. The plt reported making a climbing right turn after release, however he noticed that the control stick was more aft than normal. As the flight… - [NTSB DEN87LA164](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN87LA164.md): Piper PA-28R-200 · Lordsburg, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jul 3, 1987 · N5032S · Substantial damage > While en route on a x-country flt, a severe eng vibration began. The plt reduced power & slowed the airspeed to reduce the severity of the vibration. Subsequently, he elected to make a wheels-up landing on rocky desert terrain. After landing, he discovered… - [NTSB DEN86LA105](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86LA105.md): Cessna 177B · Aztec, NM · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 29, 1986 · CGIJZ · Substantial damage > Plt and one pax departed eston, saskatchewan at 0600, en route to guaymas, Mexico for a vacation. Acft was refueled in billings, mt at 0900 and at grand junction, CO. Plt checked wx, filed VFR flight plan and departed grand junction at 1430, en route to… - [NTSB DEN86FA023](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN86FA023.md): Beech A45 · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Nov 15, 1985 · N422NM · Substantial damage > While maneuvering to enter traffic at alameda arpt, the plt experienced severe acft vibrations. He attempted but was not able to reach the arpt due to rapid loss of airspeed andaltitude. The acft crashed 1/2 mile from the landing rwy. The one pax and a… - [NTSB DEN85LA173](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85LA173.md): Grumman G-164A · Deming, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jun 22, 1985 · N5337 · Substantial damage > The plt told FAA he was spraying a cotton field and was turning around from a swath run when the propeller feathered. The plt told NTSB that the acft 'pitched upward and lost power.' Acft type certificate shows that a hamilton standard propeller m/n… - [NTSB LAX85IA206](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX85IA206.md): Boeing 727-227 · Las Cruces, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · Apr 16, 1985 · N718AA · Minor damage > While cruising at flt level 350 in clear smooth air, a loud noise was heard, accompanied by a severe jolt on the right side of the cabin, as the number 3 end separated from its mounts. Subsequent investigation disclosed that the forward lavatory was leaking… - [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 DEN85FA008](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN85FA008.md): Cessna 195A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · 3 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 4, 1984 · N3086B · Destroyed > While en route, the transponder was inop & the plt lost radio contact with ARTCC 2 times. As he apchd the destn (Santa Fe), instructions were relayed via another acft. When asked what type apch he wanted, the plt responded, 'well if they can get me lower,… - [NTSB DEN84IA157](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84IA157.md): Swearingen SA226TC · Albuquerque, NM · Incident · No injuries · Incident investigation · Final report · May 24, 1984 · N237AM · Minor damage > When gear was lowered for landing rt main gear would not extend although persons on the ground stated the gear doors appeared open. Remedial action by the flt crew did not rectify the situation and a gear up landing was performed. When acft was raised from… - [NTSB DEN84LA124](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA124.md): Bell 206B · Farmington, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Apr 6, 1984 · N5743H · Substantial damage > While climbing, there was a heavy smell of fuel. At aprx 150 ft AGL on a precautionary landing, the eng quit. The helicopter impacted hard, collapsing the skids, & the main rotor blades sheared of the tail boom. During an investigation, the fuel hose b-nut… - [NTSB DEN84LA080](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN84LA080.md): Bellanca 17-30A · Santa Fe, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 1, 1984 · N4096B · Substantial damage > The plt noticed the throttle sticking on takeoff and tried to abort the takeoff but the throttle was binding. The acft tookoff at a below normal speed and had to be landed. Subsequently, the acft impacted the ground & several trees. An engineer said the… - [NTSB FTW84LA113](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW84LA113.md): Piper PA-32R-301T · Albuquerque, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Jan 11, 1984 · N81753 · Substantial damage > The pilot made an emergency landing after a total power loss. Prior to the total loss there had been approximately four drops in manifold pressure. The gear collapsed on landing, bending the engine mounts & both wing spars. The subsequent investigation… - [NTSB FTW83LA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA156.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Ramon, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Mar 15, 1983 · N1841P · Substantial damage > The flt departed Oklahoma city, ok with en route stops planned at amarillo, TX tucumcari, NM. At tucumcari, the occupants found themselves 'staggering a little' & concluded this was from exposure to hi alt (en route 6500 ft, tucumcari, 4065 ft). After… - [NTSB FTW83LA122](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW83LA122.md): Monnett Sonerai II · Las Cruces, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Feb 16, 1983 · N1390A · Substantial damage > The new home built acft had only 2.5 hrs total flt time. After a test flt, the plt was on the landing roll when he lost control at aprx 35 mph. Subsequently, the acft ground looped & nosed over on its top. The plt reported that loss of control occurred after… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb.md?state=NM&occurrence=130&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 o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 130) ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb?occurrence=130&state=NM --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). 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